Athlete Profile: Marielle Thompson
Gold medallist for Women’s Skicross, this Canadian female’s first memory of skiing was Ski Scamps on Whistler Mountain.
Athlete Profile: Kelsey Serwa
Recent silver medalist of Women’s Skicross at Sochi, read more about this talented and determined Canadian.
Athlete Profile: Scott Perras
Scott started biathlon in his later teen years, after a career of more traditionally Canadian sports like football, baseball and hockey. He caught the biathlon bug after watching a short program on the 1998 Olympics.
Athlete Profile: Derek Livingston
Livingston finished 19th in Men’s Halfpipe results. This Canadian was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and raised in Aurora, where he currently resides and rides for Jesse Fulton’s Icarus Snow and Skate. Livingston picked up snowboarding after watching his older brother – who he looked up to and wanted to be like – ride with his friends.
Athlete Profile: Dominique Maltais
Dominique Maltais grew up in the Charlevoix region in Quebec and made her debut on the slopes at age five. Seven years later she decided to try snowboard and it wasn’t a hit for her. In fact, she told her self she would never ride a snowboard again but after thinking about it, she gave […]
Athlete Profile: Nathan Smith
Nathan, has been involved in biathlon for nearly a decade. A lifelong member of the Foothills Nordic Ski Club, he started skiing with his parents doing day-trip backcountry touring.
Athlete Profile: Megan Heinicke
Megan got involved in biathlon while participating in a crosscountry skiing Jackrabbit program when she was very young when she noticed the local biathlon club training. She was immediately intrigued by their shooting and wanted to give a try and never looked back.
Athlete Profile: Megan Imrie
Megan’s interest in biathlon began when she was six years old after watching the Canadian Biathlon Championships in her hometown of Falcon Lake, MB. She took part in an after-school Biathlon Bears program and loved it.
Athlete Profile: Jasey-Jay Anderson
By far the most decorated Canadian snowboarder, Jasey-Jay Anderson was known for been one of the world’s most successful snowboarder, has four World Championships titles, 61 FIS World Cup podiums and 27 World Cup victories.
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Athlete Profile: Caroline Calvé
Caroline Calvé proved she is ready to challenge for a medal at the Winter Olympic Games with a fourth place finish in the women’s parallel giant slalom on February 1st at a World Cup snowboard competition. Find out a little more about Caroline.
Athlete Profile: Charles Reid
Charles has dominated podiums around the world at high profile events such as the Burton US Open Rail Jam, Burton Canadian Open, Empire Shakedown, Oakley Stylewars and Winter Dew Tour.