Successful NorAm Cup GS Races

​We should all be proud of what happened at the Lake from Jan 27-30, 2025. While the NorAm circuit isn't new to Lake Louise, this was the first time the resort hosted a tech series and the first time our club hosted a race of this caliber. This series is the stepping stone to World Cup, and you rarely make it to the white circus without winning at this level. 

The Lake Louise Ski Club and the Banff Alpine Racers co-hosted the SL and GS series, with Norquay acting as the home for the slaloms on their watered surface and the Lake hosting GS on our World Cup hill we all know as Men's. 

The list of thank yous is endless, but it all started with the Resort's love for ski racing, followed by the confidence of Alberta Alpine in our ROC and the newly appointed Grizz crew for coming together and setting the stage for what was a world class race series. Coaches from around the World and North America were blown away by the quality of the series and wish for this to become a staple of the NorAm calendar. 
 
Many club alumni, along with volunteers from all over Western Canada made the trek out for the week to support our sport, most of which did not have any athletes of their own competing but have dedicated a big part of their lives to it. It was a great reminder of the deep connections we make through alpine skiing. 

Kiki Alexander, who many of you know after her rehab stint with the club last season and Liam Wallace, Sunshine Alumni, both grew up racing in the Bow Valley had very strong showings with Liam winning both GS races, and Kiki with a gold and bronze in the SL. Both were kind enough to share the following with me when asked "How was your experience at the Bow Valley NorAm series and how important was this series for you?" ​

Kiki Alexander - CAST

​“My experience at these Norams was amazing. All the volunteers, the race committee and the hills did an incredible job of running these races. I am definitely bias because I grew up skiing the Bow Valley but these were the best NorAms I’ve participated in! We were spoiled with the weather and the snow conditions. 

These races were super important for me. Getting a victory for the first time since my injury felt really good. I’m hoping I can take some of this confidence into my next World Cup races. It’s always an awesome time racing at home and I’m so thankful for everyone here in the bow valley!”
-Kiki Alexander CAST

​“I haven’t raced at home in several years, so this past week was very exciting and very important for me. I’m real happy I skied well in the GS. I think having NorAms at two solid venues right at home is something many people should be proud of. The tracks were great, and the conditions made racing exciting and fair. I love being able to compete here, it feels special and unique compared to other places.”
-Liam Wallace CAST

​Liam Wallace - CAST

​Justine Lamontagne - CAST

Gavin Preziosi 

Executive Director, Lake Louise Ski Clubs