TELUS NANCY GREENE ALPINE CLASSIC FUNDRAISER RETURNS

The fundraiser is back after a two-year hiatus and celebrating 26 years in Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald

After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, the Telus Nancy Greene Alpine Classic is back in full swing. This year’s race will feature four-person ski and snowboard teams competing on a recreational cross course. The event goes from Friday, Jan. 27 to Saturday, Jan. 28 and funds raised will go towards the Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) and the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. 2010 Olympian and ski cross gold medalist Ashleigh McIvor will be a guest coach.

Since its inception 26 years ago, the Alpine Classic has supported a number of community causes in Sun Peaks. The event previously helped establish a part-time health clinic in town and later, a permanent health facility. Fundraisers have also helped the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation as well as the Alpine Ski Club. By 2016, the Alpine Classic had raised over $500,000 across its events.