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Ski mountaineering racing in Canada continues to grow, and the 2026 season marks a major milestone: the largest and most geographically diverse Canada Cup Series yet. With six events spanning Alberta, British Columbia, and Québec, this year’s series brings new energy, new venues, and more opportunities for athletes at every level to experience the sport.Continue reading “Six Races, Coast to Coast — Your 2026 Skimo Season Starts Here”

This Athlete Profile from Travel Alberta captures Skimo Canada athlete Kylee Toth, training in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains she calls home. Kylee balances work, motherhood, and elite sport as she trains to represent Canada on the world stage. Kylee and her Skimo Canada teammates are neck-and-neck with the USA, battling for one Olympic spot. TheContinue reading ““There is one more World Cup in our Olympic qualification series. Winner takes all.””

Ski mountaineering — or skimo — is one of the most demanding and dynamic winter sports on earth. Athletes race up and down across snow-covered mountain terrain. They use climbing “skins” to travel uphill on their skis; they put their skis on their backs and run up steep “bootpack” sections; and they remove the skinsContinue reading “Down to the Wire: Skimo Canada’s Olympic Push”

Skimo Canada will hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM MST. The AGM will be conducted online, contact chair@smcc.ski for invite link. All Skimo Canada license holders are invited to attend. As in previous meetings, following voting and other formal business a Q&A period will be open to allContinue reading “Notice of Annual General Meeting”

-25°C Outside. Warm Vibes Inside. Calgary – Skimo Canada is hosting a Transition Tournament at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. in Inglewood. Join us for an epic evening of friendly competition, hot pizza, and cold beers. 📍 Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.📅 Wednesday, February 12, 2025⏰ 6 PM2600 Portland St SE #1070, Calgary What to Bring:🎿 Touring gear—boots, skins,Continue reading “Transition Tournament! – Calgary – February 12, 2025”

Steep Dreams is a three-day celebration of skiing and ski mountaineering at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Dogtooth Range, this is a highlight of the Canada Cup skimo race circuit. It features Vertical, Individual, and Teams races, plus clinics, and plenty of high-stoke camaraderie. Don’t miss your chanceContinue reading “Steep Dreams – 2025”

The inaugural North Star Skimo race is part of the 2025 Canada Cup Series. Vertical, Sprint and Individual races will be held at the beautiful Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC, from January 31 to February 2. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to test your skills andContinue reading “2025 North Star Skimo Races”

The Castle Mountain Resort Skimo Races are the first stop on the 2025 Canada Cup Skimo Race circuit. They take place January 10-12, 2025. A registration desk in the Barnaby room (formerly Joes Cafe) will be open daily for bib pick ups, waivers, snacks, Sunday post race banquet and awards. Athletes holding the annual 2025Continue reading “2025 Castle Mountain Skimo Races”

Dec. 30, 2024 – Ski Mountaineering, or Skimo, will make its Olympic debut in Italy in 2026, but the sport has been around for decades. It starts with skiers making their way up the side of a mountain, before navigating a downhill course with burning legs and an eye on one of a few OlympicContinue reading “In the News: CBC – Calgary area skiers face uphill climb in new Olympic sport”