Erik
Read

Alpine Skiing
Giant Slalom
Slalom

Nationality: Canada
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height: 181 cm
Born: 31 May 1991
Turned pro: 2011

Equipment

4 entries · 4 categories

Skis

Atomic

Model not published

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine ski line

Giant Slalom

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Boots

Atomic

Model not published

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine boot line

Alpine Skiing

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Bindings

Atomic

Model not published

Standard Atomic race pairing.

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine binding line paired with its Redster race skis

Giant Slalom

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Poles

Leki

Model not published

Race-stock alpine pole used by Leki-sponsored World Cup athletes

Alpine Skiing

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Setup verified 21 September 2026

Sources

About

Canadian World Cup alpine ski racer specializing in slalom and giant slalom, racing for AASA (Alpine Alberta Ski Association). Born and raised in Calgary; son of 'Crazy Canucks' downhill racer Ken Read and Lynda (Robbins) Read, and older brother of speed specialist Jeffrey Read. Graduated from the University of Denver, where he raced NCAA for the Pioneers. Two-time Canadian slalom champion (2013, 2014) and 2012 Nor-Am Cup overall champion. Best World Cup result is 7th in giant slalom at Soelden in October 2019, which helped earn him Alpine Canada's 2019-20 Male Athlete of the Year award. Represented Canada at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics (best result 11th, GS, 2018) and won bronze in the mixed team parallel at the 2023 World Championships in Meribel.

Two-time Canadian slalom champion (2013, 2014); 2012 Nor-Am Cup overall champion. Best World Cup result: 7th, GS, Soelden, Oct 2019 (2019-20 Alpine Canada Male Athlete of the Year). Bronze, mixed team parallel, 2023 World Championships (Meribel). Older brother of Jeffrey Read.