The Muskoka Loppet
A classic cross-country race for all ages and abilities. This takes place at Arrowhead Provincial Park (451 Arrowhead Park Road, Huntsville, Ontario) on Sunday, January 28th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Due to the slow start to the season the early bird fee deadline has been extended to January 21. See here for more information.
The Muskoka Loppet is also the third event in the Ontario Masters Championships – all 3 of which Arrowhead is hosting.
Arrowhead is also hosting their third Women of Winter event on Wednesday January 31.
Become a certified CANSI Cross Country Ski Instructor
Register for the Level 1 Instructor Preparation course and the Level 1 Certification course at www.cansi.ca or contact [email protected] for more information.
Canadian Ski Marathon
Founded in 1966, the Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) is North America’s oldest XC ski event. Held the 2nd weekend in February since 1967, it takes place in the beautiful Outaouais region, centered on Montebello.
Skiers of all ages and abilities can register for distances ranging from 12 km to 160km on classic groomed trails through a breathtaking winter landscape!
The CSM is not a timed race, but a personal ski adventure set in some of Canada’s best most picturesque countryside.
This year it will take place on February 9-11, 2024. More information here.
Canadian Ski Challenge
This is the virtual spin-off event of the Canadian Ski Marathon.
This year it will take place from January 1st to March 25th. It can be skied anywhere, including at Wasi. It is not a race… Rather, each skier can select his/her own level of challenge and try to achieve it. The various awards are listed here.
Registration is now open here
The event’s website, which includes ski categories, fees and awards, is here.
Wasi Ski Club is listed as an “Official Training Trail” for the marathon, with the outside loop being the designated trail, with a total distance of 11.4 km. Or you can ski whatever combination of trails you like!
