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About the Author: Gordie Bowles

Longtime editor, publisher, writer, producer & ski racing administrator and volunteer, Gordie Bowles grew up with the ski club in Fernie, B.C., and eventually joined the NCAA circuit with the University of Nevada, Reno, in the mid 1990s. Gordie lives in Vancouver managing a content marketing agency. Favourite places to ski: Fernie, Squaw Valley, Alta, Lake Louise, Whistler, Mount Bachelor.

Posts of : Gordie Bowles

  • Junior

    Alexander’s win lights up live feeds and spirits at home

    When Canadian Cameron Alexander shocked ski racing fans, blazing from the 39th starting position to

    Gordie BowlesMar 04, 2022
  • Development

    Whistler is producing elite ski racers at a breakneck pace. What’s the secret?

    When Jack Crawford battled for a hard-fought bronze medal in the men’s combined in Beijing

    Gordie BowlesFeb 22, 2022
  • Features

    Mielzynski, Gagnon could pass the torch to Canada’s next gen

    When does the mentor become the mentee? Or the leader, the follower? This could be

    Gordie BowlesFeb 06, 2022
  • Olympics

    Crawford leads Canadian team in plot for Olympic hardware: video

    The calm before the storm. Never before has so much mystery blanketed a ski race,

    Gordie BowlesFeb 03, 2022
  • World Cup

    Canadians Read, Philp knockin’ on podium’s door

    When Erik Read and Trevor Philp posted the first and second fastest times in the

    Gordie BowlesJan 04, 2022
  • SR Canada

    Emerging Canadian speed team aims to hold its own on home snow

    With the Canadian Cowboy legacy drifting into the rearview mirror, a young Canadian squad, led

    Gordie BowlesNov 25, 2021
  • Development

    NorAms are back: What they mean for Canadians

    “Nobody knows how fast anyone is right now. ... The guys are excited. There’s a bunch of nervous energy, which I think is really good.”

    Gordie BowlesNov 16, 2021
  • World Cup

    Read, Philp look to put Canada on the Soelden map

    Erik Read and Trevor Philp are looking to take the next step in their evolution as world contenders and compete for a podium finish in Soelden.

    Gordie BowlesOct 18, 2021
  • News

    Canadian coaching icon Conrad Guay dies at 82

    Legendary ski racing coach Conrad Guay died early Thursday, following a long battle with an illness. He was 82 years old.

    Gordie BowlesOct 07, 2021
  • Contributors

    How the emerging powerhouse Minnewonka Ski Club developed a championship model — at nearly no cost

    The Minnewonka ski club up in the Yukon has it all figured out.

    Gordie BowlesSep 18, 2021
  • Cost

    Off-season training: Is it worth the massive cost?

    The need for off-season travel largely depends on age and where you live. But there's one universal truth: If you want to excel at alpine ski racing, eventually you're going to have to travel during prep-period, so get creative.

    Gordie BowlesSep 07, 2021
  • Cost

    Did COVID wipe out ‘race-chasing?’ Club leaders hope so

    “The beautiful thing about racing and competition and why we do it is [because] it’s a powerful tool for human athletic development. But like anything it can be abused and overused … and it has been. So how can we continue to use it in a healthy way?"

    Gordie BowlesJul 27, 2021
  • Industry

    Heli-ski icon, ski racing pioneer Mike Wiegele dies

    Mike Wiegele, who influenced and shaped an entire generation of skiers and ski racers, as

    Gordie BowlesJul 16, 2021
  • Features

    The Tao of Mike Janyk: former World Cup racer helps to reshape the next generation

    Former World Cup racer Mike Janyk has taken on the role of executive director for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club.

    Gordie BowlesJun 24, 2021
  • Domestic

    Youthful exuberance shines brightly with Alpine Canada newcomers

    Gordie BowlesJun 14, 2021
  • Domestic

    Alpine Canada boss: ‘We want to win and we make no apologies for that’

    Quoting English literature in one breath and commenting how cultural changes could push Canada to

    Gordie BowlesMay 25, 2021
  • Features

    Canadian team doctor shows behind-the-scenes look at wild World Cup season

    People from across the world are eternally indebted to health workers on the frontlines. This

    Gordie BowlesApr 02, 2021
  • Features

    Canadians vote Kerrin Lee-Gartner’s 1992 Olympic gold as the GOAT moment

    When alpine ski racing in Canada turned 100 Alpine Canada celebrated in the best way

    Gordie BowlesMar 18, 2021
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