Rankings Updated & Kicking Horse Registration Open

Some good news! SMCC and Canada Cup rankings have been updated and registration is open for the Steep Dreams Ski Mountaineering Festival at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (March 25-27, 2022). This event is not just a stop on the Canada Cup, it’s also the 2022 North American Ski Mountaineering Championships! With world class elite coursesContinue reading “Rankings Updated & Kicking Horse Registration Open”

Whitewater Ski Mountaineering Festival Cancelled – Canada Cup #2 to be Rescheduled

Unfortunately, we have to report the cancellation of the Whitewater Ski Mountaineering Festival, which was to be sanctioned as the second stop of the 2022 Canada Cup calendar. Whitewater Ski Resort extends their sincere apologies to the Canadian skimo community, however, short term staffing constraints have left them stretched too thin to handle any eventsContinue reading “Whitewater Ski Mountaineering Festival Cancelled – Canada Cup #2 to be Rescheduled”

Race Recap: Canada Cup #1 at Castle Mountain

After a year’s forced hiatus, Canada Cup racing returned to Castle Mountain Resort for the 10th edition of the CMR Skimo Races. Mother nature did her level best to spoil the party, dishing out nearly a meter of snow in the week leading up to the event – not to mention some wild weather conditionsContinue reading “Race Recap: Canada Cup #1 at Castle Mountain”

Castle Mountain Race Director’s Update

The Castle Mountain races are on! Click here for event and registration details. Due to the ongoing COVID19 situation, Castle Mountain Resort and Ski Mountaineering Competition Canada will be instituting the following minor changes: There will be no indoor gatherings. This means that award ceremonies will be held outdoors, and that the resort is unableContinue reading “Castle Mountain Race Director’s Update”

Castle Mountain 2022: Race Info & Registration

Please Note: this post contains details for the 2022 edition of this race. If you’re looking for the 2023 race, click here! Ski Mountaineering Competition Canada is excited to kick off the Canada Cup circuit at Alberta’s Castle Mountain Resort in just one week’s time! This long standing event is always excellent and 2022 willContinue reading “Castle Mountain 2022: Race Info & Registration”

Skimo Stories – Fall Training Virtual Event

Tell us your training stories as you prepare for the 2021- 2022 Skimo Season and win prizes! Prizes to be announced at our Annual General Meeting on Monday, September 20, 2021. To enter:1) Complete a training adventure from September 7-19, 2021 and tell us about it! 2) Share your photos or video with description onContinue reading “Skimo Stories – Fall Training Virtual Event”

2021/2022 Canada Cup Events – Two Races Announced!

We have confirmation of two events in the Canada Cup this coming season: January 7-9, 2022 – Castle Mountain, Alberta March 25-27, 2022 – Steep Dreams @ Kicking Horse, Golden, British Columbia Stay tuned for the announcement of the final races in the Canada Cup. Happy training everyone!

Skimo Stories – Virtual Event March 13 – 21, 2021

Share your stories about your adventures while Ski Mountaineering! Win Prizes! To enter:– Complete a Ski Mountaineering adventure between March 13 – 21, 2021 and tell us about it!– Share your photos or video and tell us about your adventure on Instagram or Facebook using #skimostories, #SMCC, #skimocanada, and tagging @skimocanada– Be a registered member of Ski MountaineeringContinue reading “Skimo Stories – Virtual Event March 13 – 21, 2021”