Archives for “January 2009”

Whistler village
January 30, 2009

Intrawest Owner Fortress Crumbling

Fortress Investment Group — at the helm of Canada’s Intrawest — may be crumbling from the credit crisis, the New York Times Business Feed said Thursday…In … (More)

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Luke Nelson
January 28, 2009

Fernie Freeride Skiers Wowing

Fernie’s Freeride skiers had fantastic results at the recent 2009 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships that took place at Red Mountain Resort, January 14 – 18, … (More)

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Canada Takes on USA at Nakiska

Some of the best ski racers in North America will battle as Canada takes on the United States in a unique head-to-head race format at … (More)

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January 27, 2009

Canadian Freestyle Tops Standings

Fresh on the heels of a huge weekend at Ski Mont Gabriel, the world’s best Freestyle Ski Team is set to compete again this weekend … (More)

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coal mine
January 23, 2009

Dirty Snow is Killing Our Powder

Soot from pollution causes winter snowpacks to warm, shrink and warm some more. This continuous cycle sends snowmelt streaming down mountains as much as a … (More)

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Manuel Osborne-Paradis
January 20, 2009

Three Canadians Set For Legendary Downhill

There are three Canadians scheduled to race the legendary downhill in Kitzbühel, AUT on Saturday as the 69th edition of the Hahnenkamm-Rennen, known to some … (More)

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January 19, 2009

Nissen and Shouldice Podium

Kyle Nissen and Warren Shouldice, both of Calgary, won the silver and bronze medal respectively on Sunday evening in men’s aerials at the Lake Placid … (More)

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Emily Brydon
January 18, 2009

Brydon Finishes 5th In Downhill

Emily Brydon, of Fernie, finished fifth as the ladies FIS Alpine World Cup completed just its second downhill event of the 2008/09 season. Brydon finished the … (More)

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January 17, 2009

Telus Learn to Ski and Ride Week

You’ve seen it on TV and in the movies and also featured in music videos and popular video games. You’ve watched elite Canadian athletes compete … (More)

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Emily Brydon

Brydon Continues Solid Form

Emily Brydon of Fernie, BC continues to put down consistent super combined results, finishing a solid ninth in today’s FIS Alpine World Cup SC in … (More)

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