This week World Cup Skiing on 4 comes from the resort of Whistler which will
host events in 2010 when the Winter Olympics arrives in Vancouver. Nick Fellows
will present the programme from different locations throughout the city which
will provide viewers with a tour of Vancouver and its Olympic venues
Nick Fellows is joined by the Head of the Canadian Ski Federation and former
Crazy Canuck, Ken Read. Ken will be in the commentary box with Nick to provide
expert analysis during the Women's Downhill.
Aside from the daring race action the main feature this week will be a look
at the Canadian Speed Queens, Kelly Vanderbeek, Emily Brydon and Britt Jaynk who
are taking the Women's World Cup by storm.
Snow Patrol will provide viewers with a round up of the latest news from the
world of wintersport.
Chemmy Alcott will be on hand with fitness advice to get viewers into shape
before hitting the slopes in her Fit to Ski section and after good results in
training we also expect to see her on form in the downhill race itself.
On Monday night our Alpine Highlights programme will not only bring you an
extended version of the women's downhill but also action from the Men's Super G
which takes place the day before. Once again Ken Read will join Nick Fellows in
the commentary box
On Tuesday night Nick Fellows presents the Nordic World Cup programme which
features classic sprints from Otepaa, Estonia and also ski jumping from Sapporo,
Japan. Our Nordic expert, Patrick Winterton provides commentary.
The week comes to a close on Friday with our Snowboard and Freestyle
programme which includes aerials action from Cypress Mountain and a review of
the snowboarding World Cup season so far. Former British Freestyle Champion Raz
Cobbing commentates.
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