Four Whistlerites named to Canadian snowboard team

Canada Snowboard has officially announced its roster for the 2024/25 campaign and some familiar names are in the mix.

Jasmine Baird, fresh off a victory at the inaugural World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) Cut Rail Jam, returns to the national team alongside fellow female slopestyler Juliette Pelchat. Truth Smith is in on the men's side, and Hannah Turkington finds herself with the NextGen boardercross unit as she continues to get healthy.

"Though it’s been a long road recovering from my concussion, I’m super happy to be back in the gym," said Turkington on her Instagram account. "The last few weeks have felt amazing as I’m getting my strength back and can start pushing it again!"

Sea to Sky denizens are likely also familiar with all-time Winter X Games medal leader Mark McMorris, 2022 Olympian Darcy Sharpe, Rail Jam bronze medallist Cameron Spalding and Liam Brearley, the first Canadian ever to lock down a slopestyle Crystal Globe. 

Meanwhile, Finn Finestone and Jacob Legault have reached their curtain call. Both are departing the national program to focus on backcountry riding and filming. 

Find the full 2024/25 lineup on the Canada Snowboard website.