In this episode, we chat about Team Canada's top moments from the 2023-24 winter season. 

Do you know someone who should be recognized for their impact on Canadian skiing? For over 30 years these awards have provided national recognition to Canada’s most impactful people in our cross-country ski community. Nominate them here: https://nordiqcanada.ca/news-item/call-for-nominations-nordiq-canada-awards/

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca

In today's episode, we recap the Para Nordic World Championships in Prince George BC, the final World Cup's of the season, and the 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals in Nakkertok QC. 

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca

In this episode, Jesse and Nathaniel recap the World Cup from Lahti, Finland, Nathaniel reports from the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships in Prince George, BC, and Jesse interviews Graham Ritchie to get an update on the recovery from his December ankle injury and previews the final two weekends of World Cup action.


Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca

In this episode, Mark Arendz talks about the upcoming 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Nordic World Cup Finals in Prince George, BC. 

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca

In today's episode, we chat with Liliane Gagnon, Derek Deuling, Max Hollmann, and Jasmine Drolet about their gold medal at the 2024 Nordic U23 World Ski Championships. 

We also recap the Para nordic World Cup's in Italy, the FIS World Cup's in Canmore and Minneapolis, and the 2024 Nordic World Junior Ski Championships in Planica Slovenia. 

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca

In today's episode we preview this week's much anticipated World Cup racing in Canmore, AB. We also talk with Nordiq Canada's NextGen Coach, Eric de Nys, about the World Junior and U23 Championships in Planica, SLO. 

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca

In today's episode we talk with Liliane Gagnon about her breakout performance in Gomes Switzerland. We also recap the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games and Para nordic World Cup season opener in Toblach Italy.

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca.  

In today's episode, we chat with the Para Nordic Streams head coach Brian Mckeever on the team's expectations for this season, and what makes a great team. 

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca.  

In this episode, we chat with Olympic Champion and Alberta World Cup Winner Chandra Crawford about racing on home snow, and Alberta World Cup Events Chair Norbert Meier about what goes into hosting a FIS Cross Country World Cup.

To learn more about the Alberta World Cup February 9th to 13th visit albertaworldcup.com

More on the Alberta World Cup Society:
The Alberta World Cup Society continues to promote its mandate of developing and growing cross-country skiing in Alberta and Canada through hosting World Cup races and by providing resources for the development of officials, coaches and athletes. All these activities are accomplished with the involvement of tireless volunteers who dedicate their time in different capacities to make this possible.

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca.  

In this episode, we recap the Nordiq Canada selection Trials in Mont-Sainte-Anne Quebec, and chat with Nordiq Canada events and Officials Manager Ilona Gyapay. Ilona shares insight into what goes into organizing a race, working with communities across the country, and why she loves doing it.

This episode is sponsored by the Gatineau Loppet! Take part in the biggest international cross-country skiing event in Canada from February 16 to 18. The Gatineau Loppet is the only Worldloppet event in the country. It’s part of a circuit of 19 of the most prestigious cross-country skiing races worldwide. Gatineau Park’s trails tend to please recreational skiers just as much as elite ones. It’s a unique event you don’t want to miss from February 16 to 18! There is still time to register and benefit from a special rate at www.gatineauloppet.com.

Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca.