World Cup races have been held in Lake Louise in the Canadian Rocky Mountains for over 40 years. But that will soon be over. In the coming season, races will be held at this traditional location for the last time – at least for the time being. The Canadians are no longer interested in holding the events, according to the “Tiroler Tageszeitung”.
ÖSV Alpine boss Herbert Mandl confirms this to “Laola1″. “This is also confirmed by the FIS. Lake Louise will have an additional men’s race this year, but it will no longer appear on the calendar overall,” said Mandl.
Apparently, financial aspects and tensions due to the closure of the ski area in Banff National Park in Lake Louise play a role.
Mandl hopes that a replacement location will be found in Canada. “I think Canada will work hard with other areas like Panorama to keep hosting a World Cup.”
The men race in Lake Louise for the last time from November 25th to 27th (1x Downhill, 2x Super-G). The women will then contest two downhills and a Super-G in Canada from December 2nd to 4th. (mum)
