Local Sports

A long-time local sports organization has reached the ultimate milestone in the sport of slo-pitch - equivalent to a grand slam home run, a no-hitter, the perfect game.

A cornerstone in Squamish's ultra-active mountain biking community has wrapped up as yet another huge success. The fourth annual G.K. Ripper, named after former Kona pro rider Graham Kuerbis, took place on Sunday (Sept.

In the Sea to Sky corridor, September is definitely the month for mountain biking, especially if you're into racing.

The B.C. Seniors Games are all about sportsmanship and camaraderie - and a big helping of good, old-fashioned competition to keep those in their golden years on top of their game. A pair of Squamish athletes brought their best to the recent B.C.

A decade ago, adventure racing was considered as something only demented, masochistic individuals took part in. Races were long, gruelling affairs that only a handful of the most hard-core endurance athletes took part in.

Fresh from a trip back east and visits to Dartmouth University in New Hampshire and Yale University, Squamish's Jaime Jacquard-Sowa is stoked about the busy hockey season ahead.

The surest sign of fall in Squamish is Centennial Fields filling up with the sound of cheers, laughter and feet on leather.

Silly little things like heavy medication and dehydration don't stop champions. They certainly didn't stop Squamish's most potent sibling mountain bike duo at the Island Triple Throw Down B.C. Cup Finals at Mt. Washington last Saturday (Aug.

The Squamish Pirates descended on a Burnaby pool and looted the place to bring home medals of gold, silver and bronze. Members of the local swim club participated in the provincial swimming championships Aug.

The newest addition in the Sea to Sky golf collection is short in stature but packs quite a punch.