Lindsey Roberts

Lindsey Roberts, born in Rossland in 1972, has been involved in Alpine Ski Racing for many years. She has competed provincially, nationally and internationally.

Lindsey started her racing career as a Nancy Greene League Skier and gradually worked her way up to Bantams, the Cardholders and was on the British Columbia Ski Team.

During the 1989 summer months, Lindsey attended two ski camps; one of national status and the other of provincial status. She was placed on the Junior National Ski Team and represented Canada in the World Junior Championships held in Alaska in 1990. Lindsey was ranked 25th (out of all Canadian skiers) in the Canadian Open, in the Downhill, Super Giant Slalom, Giant Slalom and the Slalom.

In 1991, she suffered several pelvic and spinal injuries during the Canadian Championships and was sidelined for 18 months. Lindsey thought her dream of representing Canada in national and international competitions was over.

Sheer hard work and determination earned her a place back on the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team, and in 1993, she was a member of the Canadian World Championship Team in Japan.

That same year, she became the U.S. National Downhill Champion (as well as placing 3rd in the Super G) and was presented with the B.C. Premier's Award for Alpine Skiing.

In 1994, she won the Europa Cup Downhill.

In 1995, she became the Canadian National Downhill Champion - a highlight of her career.

An injury-plagued 1995-96 season forced Lindsey to compete on her own and away from the National Team.

Once again, her dedication to alpine skiing won her the North American Downhill and Super G Championships and the overall North American Continental Champion title for 1997. These titles earned her a place on the World Cup Circuit, as well as membership back on the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team.

In December of 1997, Lindsey decided to retire from the National Team and devote her time to completing her education and coaching.