Emilio will get to the World Cup after all.
Kiki's words below do a great job, so I'm going to keep my part short and to the point. Kiki's helmet which honours Emilio will be making its debut in Levi, Finland this weekend for the World Cup opening slalom race. It's been an honour to work with Kiki through her FIS career, and for anyone who's had the chance to meet her knows she embodies our club values.
Be sure to tune in this Saturday, November 14th to cheer on Kiki as she aims to go Faster, Higher and Further.
Coverage of the race:
CBC Gem. Run 1: 3:00am Run 2: 6:00am and if you aren't a World Cup junkie, replays are available on CBC Gem and typically YouTube.
From Kiki:
I am so incredibly honoured to be representing Emilio Hrazdira this season with this dedication helmet.
I’ve always thought helmet art was the coolest thing ever. I told myself if I were to get my helmet painted it has to be something meaningful to me and something I am honoured and proud to represent. One day I was driving home during the most beautiful sunset. The first thought that came to my mind was Emilio. In that moment I knew.
During my return to snow, I spent all my time with the Lake Louise Ski Club and had the absolute pleasure of knowing and training with Emilio.
Faster, higher, further; Emilio was always wanting to do more, if that was to ski faster in a course, or get more air off of huge jumps. He was always pushing the limits.
Thank you so much Fil and Lorena Hrazdira for letting me represent your son. He was one of a kind and truly a beautiful soul. I will wear this helmet with so much pride, and I hope I can represent him in the way he deserves to be remembered.
Kelly VanderBeek, thank you for bringing this masterpiece to life. It is the most beautiful piece of art I think I’ve ever seen.
To the ski community, this is more than just ski racing. This community is a reflection of its people; we are each other chosen family and I am so proud to be a part of it
This one’s for you Emilio xx
Kiki Alexander
