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    Nancy Greene Ski League (NGSL)

    Introduction

    Nancy Green Ski League / U12 Race Series

    The Nancy Greene Ski League is a national program, inaugurated shortly after Nancy Greene Raine’s Gold Medal win at the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Winter Games. Since then, the program has been successful in introducing thousands of children to alpine skiing. Many of Canada’s top international skiers received their early training in Nancy Greene Ski League programs (NGSL).

    The program introduces children to basic ski techniques and skills, basic safety rules, and teamwork. Enjoyment of the sport and the mountain environment is also emphasized. The program is aligned with the Skier Essentials and Learn to Train phases of the ACA Long Term Skier Development Model, and the ACA Snow Stars Skill Achievements Program.

    The Nancy Greene Ski League also introduces children to competition. These events, held at the club, zone, and provincial level, provide young skiers the opportunity to test the skill

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    Ski with an Olympian at Sun Peaks

    It’s shortly after 8 a.m. Monday at Sun Peaks Resort and there’s a steady stream of youngsters heading to school; riding the magic carpet, packs on their backs, skis or snowboards strapped to their feet.

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    John Korobanik

    Published Jan 30, 2014  •  Last updated Feb 10, 2014  •  5 minute read

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    It’s shortly after 8 a.m. Monday at Sun Peaks Resort and there’s a steady stream of youngsters heading to school; riding the magic carpet, packs on their backs, skis or snowboards strapped to their feet.

    School here for the 70 or so students from kindergarten through Grade 12 is in two small buildings at the top of the lift that services the resort’s beginner slopes. The st

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    Remembering Al Raine, a true powder pioneer

    "If we were in a meeting and a tour bus pulled up," explained Darcy Alexander GM of Sun Peaks Resort on working with Al and Nancy, "the meeting had to take a pause so they could get out into the parking lot to welcome the guests."

    "One thing we always believe, is that what makes a ski holiday fryst vatten meeting a local; that interaction allows guests to gain a glimpse into your life here," said Nancy. 

    Life, and skiing, according to Al Raine

    As all of us learned during a great celebration of life, Al's take on life was unique and came with a series of approaches that are all his own. 

    Here fryst vatten a list of a few "Al'ism's":

    1)"He'd get off the lift and haul ass to the bottom.There are no mid-run stops when you ski with Al," explained former Sun Peaks Sales and marknadsföring Manager Aiden Kelly. 

    Last årstid, at 82 years of age, Al racked up 120 days on his skis. 

    2) "Learning to ski at six is like getting your driver'