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Next generation of skiers get their chance

Next generation of skiers get their chance

Jesse Cockney is sick of proving himself on Canada’s cross-country ski trails.
Ski season arrives in the Bow Valley

Ski season arrives in the Bow Valley

Thanks to a timely blast of northern wind and snow, the Lake Louise Ski Resort will open its lifts on Thursday (Nov. 13), followed closely by Sunshine Village (Nov. 14) and Nakiska Ski Resort (Nov. 15).
New Alpine Club hut to be named for remarkable couple

New Alpine Club hut to be named for remarkable couple

Alpine Club of Canada members rose in a standing ovation at the recent Mountain Guides Ball fundraising event in honour and thanks for long-time member Richard Guy's contribution toward bringing the club's newest backcountry hut a step closer to cons
Kick-a-thon strikes back

Kick-a-thon strikes back

One karate kick will not do today; a flurry of feet is fitting for the occasion. Banff Kyokushin Karate students are throwing their best kicks forward today (Nov. 13) for the 11th annual Les Nielsen Memorial Kick-a-thon.
Beatty opens up about highs and lows of ski racing

Beatty opens up about highs and lows of ski racing

In 2010, there was no bigger Canadian cross-country ski prospect than Dahria Beatty. At 15, she earned a spot on Canada’s world junior championship team and beat women three years her senior en route to a top 30 result.
Sick too slick for Eagles

Sick too slick for Eagles

Shots whistled furiously on net against the Camrose Kodiaks in the second of back-to-back games at Alex Kaleta Arena last weekend, but the scoreboard told a different story for the Canmore Eagles.
Adventure races push for K-country access

Adventure races push for K-country access

When Canmore’s Adam Campbell and Amy Golumbia dream of the perfect Canadian Rockies adventure race, they envision hundreds of runners bounding through the rugged Kananaskis wilderness on historic trails, soaking in the incredible, pristine scenery wh
Crusaders take Banff volleyball tourney

Crusaders take Banff volleyball tourney

Canmore Collegiate High School’s junior girls’ volleyball team were looking for redemption on Saturday (Nov. 1) and found it by taking first place in a tournament held at Banff Community High School.
Bosinger to take over BAR, Quikies

Bosinger to take over BAR, Quikies

In order to develop Banff’s next big skier, the Banff Alpine Racers and Bow Valley Quikies are looking to the past.
Ski and school come together at BV College

Ski and school come together at BV College

For many years, high performance sport has lost large contingents of athletes to post secondary education.
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