A Penticton skier will forever have her name on the Rob Boyd Cup.
Leah Evans of the Apex Ski Club won the inaugural event last weekend in Whistler, which was for U16 athletes across the province.
Evans won on the women's side, with Eric Kratsev of the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club in North Vancouver capturing the cup in the men's category.
The event, held on Feb. 21 and 22, was hosted by the Whistler Ski Club. It was named after Vernon alpine skier Rob Boyd, who competed for Canada at 1988 Winter Olympics.
"The team battled hard, showing resilience and growth, with some great results along the way," said Apex ski team head coach Jorgen Anderson. "Leah91裸聊视频檚 overall win was a testament to tough skiing, and having her name etched on the Rob Boyd Cup was the perfect icing on the cake.91裸聊视频
Liv Evans, Sophia Jaron-Flower and Eugene Roche also represented the Apex Ski Club at the provincial event, with all three skiers registered top-20 finishes.
"Challenging" weather conditions last weekend in Whistler forced organizers to change the format of the cup from a speed to slalom event.
Boyd, 59, was on hand to present awards and share words of encourage with the skiers after the event.
91裸聊视频淚f the inaugural Rob Boyd Cup can teach us anything, it is that we need to be able to pivot the plans to work with the weather,91裸聊视频 the Canadian Olympian said, courtesy of BC Alpine.
91裸聊视频淚n the words of the late, great Dave Murray 91裸聊视频榓nyone can race well on a sunny day91裸聊视频, meaning the ones with mettle and a positive mindset will succeed when the weather and conditions become challenging.91裸聊视频