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CSC Board Members 2024
On November 2, 2024, the club held its Annual General Meeting at Cypress Mountain Lodge. Nine board members were confirmed. President, Kim Mohr Vice-President , Perveen Biln Treasurer, Vlada Novak Alpine Chair, Chris Park Communications Director, Kaveh...
Via Feratta at CSC Summer Camp
Rayan Afshari, Cypress Ski Club u10, shared his experience facing a fear of heights with Via Ferrata during the 2024 Summer Camps.Last year my sister and I went to the Cypress Ski Club summer camp. One of the activities was the Via Ferrata - a climbing route in...
Skiing and Ski Racing – Why Not?
I often hear parents comment about how much commitment is involved in skiing and so much more in ski racing. And I agree, the whole family will become involved when they all learn how to ski. Ski racing raises the commitment to...
Whistler Cup, April 10-14, 2024
Coaches Ferdinand Gros, Maureen Couturier, and Sasha Fivel accompanied eight Cypress Ski Club U14 racers to the 23-24 season Whistler Cup. Three Girls:Inaya Salari (Qualified for BC Team due to her U14 Provincials Results)Sofia VendittiPritam Biln Five Boys:Derek...
U14 Provincials at Red Mountain, March 29 – 31, 2024
Congratulations to all the Cypress Ski Club athletes. Competing this year has been a challege and we are proud of your perserverence. Boys results Giant Slalom: 5 - Derek Rosell6 - Aaron Na9 - Léo Lee Top 20 finishers included: Jayden Cai (15) and Wyatt Orr (17)....
A new experience: Big White Teck Ski Cross
U14, Jayden, describes a memorable first time competing in Ski Cross.
Cypress & Whistler team up to co-host U14 Teck Coast Zone races.
It has been a very challenging year for the Coast Zone ski clubs. Low snowfall has meant many teams have been traveling away from their home mountains to find snow to train. As February approached Cypress Ski Club worried their club would be unable to host as planned...
Spotlight – Clara Van Dyke
Volunteers are the the back bone of our club, and Clara deserves some extra recognition. Clara was fortunate to meet Lindsey Vonn, winner of a whopping 82 World Cup races and Olympic gold. Vonn greeted U16 racers and volunteers during last Saturday’s race.Clara has...
Travelling Without My Parents for the First Time
Niki Afshari, a first year member of the U12 team, shares her experience of her first ever independent (from her parents) ski trip to Sun Peaks. My first independent ski trip to Sun Peaks was a memorable experience for me. Despite all its challenges, this ski trip was...
No more wet backpacks!
Have you or your child experience a soaking wet backpack? Here are a few solutions. A rain and snow proof backpack cover uses an adjustable elastic band to provide a snug and secure fit over your bag, while still letting you wear the pack. It's like a raincoat for...
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U16 Sun Peaks Teck Open Rd1 – 2SL / 2GS
The Cypress Ski Club U16 athletes were back on the road this past week for the Sun Peaks Teck Open, a four-day event that delivered exactly what we look for at this stage of athlete development: quality terrain, consistent winter conditions, strong provincial...
U14 Teck Coast Zone Race – BC Games Qualifier
The Cypress Ski Club U14 team travelled to Whistler for the Teck Coast Zone Race, a key Slalom (SL) and Giant Slalom (GS) BC Games qualifier held at the Dave Murray National Training Centre. With strong Coast Zone participation and very icy, challenging race...
Sun Peaks Fall Training Camp: Building Momentum into the Season
In early December, the Cypress Ski Club U10, U12, U14, and U16 athletes headed to Sun Peaks for our annual early-season on-snow camp. Departing from Burnaby on Friday morning, December 5, U14 & U16 athletes traveled with coaches to Kamloops, marking an important...
