U14 PSO Race Weekend Recap

Lake Louise, AB – The U14 PSO SG camp and race series took place last week. Saturday’s event brought soft, challenging conditions as warm weather settled over the hill. Despite the demanding surface, athletes were focused and raced hard. The organizing team ran four single-run races throughout the day – two for each gender – giving athletes multiple opportunities to compete and learn from the course. It was a rewarding effort for all involved, and memorable for more than this experience alone.

As is customary at Lake Louise when an athlete passes, they are honoured with a final ride, and bib F1 is reserved for a dedication run. On Saturday, in memory of Emilio Hrazdira, F1 was called to the start. The course was cleared through each section as Emilio was announced down the hill and through the finish.

“We honour Emilio by going faster, higher, further together.

Bib F1 Emilio Hrazdira in the gate going in 30 seconds.

B1 Emilio has finished safely.

God speed Emilio.”

It was an emotional moment for athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers alike, and a powerful way for our community to pause and remember Emilio together.

Sunday arrived and marked a unique moment for the club. In a rare occurrence — and fittingly on International Women’s Day — the race jury was made up entirely of women, with Julie, Steff, and Michie serving in those roles. Emilio seemed to have other plans for the race day, however. Overnight snowfall turned the mountain into a powder day, and the race was ultimately cancelled. Instead, athletes and coaches embraced the conditions and spent the day doing what skiers love most — skiing powder together.

Full race results from Saturday can be found here >>