On episode 20 of the True North Podcast, Benedict Rhodes is joined by Canadian ski mountaineering athlete Matt Ruta.

They discuss the sport’s Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, the different variations of the sport and its origins, how Canadians can qualify for the Olympics, some of his favourite sporting memories, and so much more.

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