Nishikawa joins elite group of Canadian skiers

The Tour de Ski is considered by some to be the toughest event in the sport. Combining seven races spanning over four countries in 10 days, it requires incredible levels of strength and stamina to survive. Most of the field drops out well before the finish. But for...

Holy meatballs!

AIAWCA women are super troupers in Sweden Deep in the land of ABBA, two athletes completed their last tune up before embarking on the final leg of their Olympic journey.  At a glance, head coach Chris Jeffries believes his skiers are on track for a successful ‘winner...

New Zealand camp casts spell on Canadians

New Zealand camp casts spell on Canadians, as quest for speed marches onward Bursting through dark mountains like a crimson flame in the tempest, the Canadian women conquered the glaciated trails of New Zealand as their quest for untapped speed and strength drew them...

Alpine Insurance AWCA names 2017/2018 squad

With an eye on the 2018 Winter Olympics, the Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy has announced its stable of high calibre skiers for the 2017/2018 season. Dahria Beatty, Knute Johnsgaard and Emily Nishikawa appear to be locks for Canada’s Olympic team, while...

Beatty Makes Olympic Criteria

With a blistering trip around the skate sprint track in Otepaa, Estonia, Dahria Beatty is one step closer to becoming a full-fledged Canadian Olympian . Beatty finished 29th in February 18th’s World Cup race for her third top-30 race of the season, meeting Cross...

Simply the best

Beatty top Canadian at U23 world championships AWCA star Dahria led the Canadian contingent at the World Junior/U23 championships in Soldier Hollow, Utah, locking in three top-20 performances over the week long event to solidify her role as the nation’s top prospect....