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First Nations Snowboard Team gets a new name

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● February 22, 2024

The move to Skwelk̓wélt Indigenous Snowsports Team makes the team more inclusive of all members practicing on Skwelk̓wélt and allows for growth into skiing in the future.

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Canadian Enduro League announces Sun Peaks for national championship

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● February 1, 2024

The league has four stops across Canada this summer, finishing in Sun Peaks in September.

Olympian Elli Terwiel joins coaching staff for Masters Gate Training

By Louise Hudson ● News ● January 25, 2024

‘It’s about bringing curiosity to every day on the hill,’ Olympian Elli Terwiel says of coaching the program.

Managing avalanche risk in Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● January 18, 2024

Weak snowpack can lead to increased risk and pent-up demand adds to potential danger, according to avalanche skills training instructor

TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic gears up for 27th fundraiser

By Liz McDonald ● News ● January 4, 2024

Olympic champion Kelsey Serwa will be one of the guest coaches training attendees this year.

Tirza Lara wins in Whistler North American Cup

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● December 7, 2023

‘You need to have a certain type of mentality to want to chuck yourself down an ice chute headfirst,’ says local Team Canada skeleton racer.

Top Canadian snowboarder Katie Brayer invited to World Cup events

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● November 16, 2023

After just three years in competition, Bayer ranked 4th in Canada for Women’s Slopestyle and 41st in the world for Slopestyle.

Mountain biker Brock Hawes finishes tour with a seventh place win at world series

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● October 19, 2023

Brock Hawes spent the summer competing in 15 races across eight countries and accomplished one of his season’s goals – placing in the top ten at a world series race.

Canadian Enduro League returns with Three Peaks Classic

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● September 7, 2023

The Canadian Enduro League and local organizations built a new enduro trail on Mt. Morrisey for the upcoming event.

Sun Peaks local bikes to Tijuana

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● August 31, 2023

Blade Cleaver is embarking on a solo bike ride over 3200 km, aiming to complete his trip within 21 days.