Canadian Skiing Podcast
Welcome to the Canadian Skiing Podcast. This show will explore Canada’s cross-country skiing landscape and deliver insights from the characters that make it the vibrant community it is. We’ll be interviewing athletes, coaches, techs, officials, volunteers and supporters of cross-country skiing from coast to coast to coast.
A non-profit organization, Nordiq Canada is recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) as the governing body of cross-country and Para nordic skiing in Canada.
As the national sport organization for cross-country and Para nordic skiing, Nordiq Canada partners with divisions, clubs and others to provide the leadership, support and resources needed for all Canadians to find their own greatness in our sport, whether they aspire to ski for their country or for fun and fitness.
Canadian Skiing Podcast
Who I Race For series: Catching up with Alison Mackie
In our first episode of the Who I Race For series, we sit down with Alison Mackie, a rising star in Canadian Skiing.
At just 19 years old, Alison Mackie is emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting cross-country skiing talents. Her recent season was a record-breaking one, including 2 history-making bronze medals at the 2025 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Schilpario, Italy.
But her journey to the podium started in the snowy trails of Gold Bar Park in Edmonton, where skiing was a family affair.
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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.