Smith grabs silver at Nakiska

Mitchell Smith took home a silver medal at the Canadian U-18 Ski Championships on Friday, Feb. 27 at Nakiska, near Canmore, Alta.

Mitchell Smith, left, celebrates his silver medal on the podium at the U-18 Ski Championships, hosted at Nakiska on Friday, Feb. 27.

Mitchell Smith, left, celebrates his silver medal on the podium at the U-18 Ski Championships, hosted at Nakiska on Friday, Feb. 27.

Mitchell Smith took home a silver medal at the Canadian U-18 Ski Championships on Friday, Feb. 27 at Nakiska, near Canmore, Alta.

Smith competed against 80 of the top boys from across  Canada in a two-run slalom race. He finished sixth in the first run and came back with a fast second run to claim second place.

Smith also finished seventh in giant slalom.

Salmon Arm Observer