Fernie businessmen helped build alpine ski programs from the ground up, with help from generations of passionate and dedicated volunteers
After decades of work developing infrastructure and ski programs at Fernie Alpine Resort, entrepreneur Mike Delich has been inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame.
The hill saw considerable expansion in the late 90s when more bowls and lifts were added. This brought people up into the high alpine to ski, which Delich said really improved the calibre of the skiing and led athletes to develop more competitive skills. The supportive community spirit inspired generations of people to continue to participate in the program. Delich said he's happy to see people who took part in the program decades ago return to the hill to enrol their children too.
Vancouver couple Bob Disbrow and Kim Kawaguchi were recognized for their philanthropic efforts to cross-country skiing, including sponsoring Cross Country Canada and fundraising for the National Team in preparation for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
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