Snow scuttles first training run at Lake Louise

By Published On: November 23rd, 2011Comments Off on Snow scuttles first training run at Lake Louise

An overnight snowfall has scuttled the first training run of the World Cup season. The downhill training run at Lake Louise slated for this morning (Nov. 23) was canceled after snow blanketed the Men’s Olympic Downhill Run. Two more training runs are scheduled before the opening race of the Winterstart races at Lake Louise, a downhill Nov. 26 and super G Nov. 27.

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About the Author: Hank McKee

In memoriam: The veteran of the staff, McKee started with Ski Racing in 1980. Over the seasons, he covered virtually every aspect of the sport, from the pro tours to junior racing, freestyle and World Cup alpine competition. He wrote the first national stories for many U.S. team stars, and was still around to report on their retirements. “Longevity has its rewards,” he said, “but it’s a slow process.”