I started Nordic skiing when I was 21. I was raised on downhill skiing in the Quebec Laurentians....

Sarah has been a volunteer for Nordic VISAS for 10+ years.

It has matched her enthusiasm with working with individuals with developmental delay...

I've been involved with skiing for over 50 years, initially learning on Cable-binding Alpine gear and "3-pin" Nordic equipment....

 

 Jody joined the nordic VISAS team in 2019.  Jody grew up in Alberta, cross country skiing from an early age in the river valley ...

I started Nordic skiing at Mount Washington in 1982, starting with classic and then adding skate technique. I had a rewarding 30 year career working with....

Rachel Gallagher picked up classic and skate technique with the McGill Nordic Ski Team when Montreal winters proved too snowy for trail running.

I started Nordic skiing in 1970, sliding along the hiking trails of Banff National Park.  I joined VISAS in 2001 and instructed in both Nordic & Alpine skiing for several years before cutting back to just Alpine.

Elaine has enjoyed recreational Nordic and back country skiing since a young age. For the past two years, she has volunteered with the Strathcona Nordic Ski School Program.

Nick learned to ski in high school and competed in the OFSSA high school championships. He retained his love of skiing and now helps to coach with Strathcona Nordic Ski Club.

A few thoughts from our VISAS Nordic Instructors....

Here's what Steve likes about VISAS Nordic:

 

1. The opportunity for cognitively/physically challenged individuals to have a Nordic ski experience.
2. The fabulous support we receive from Mt. Washington to facilitate
   our VISAS organization.
3. The ‘fun’ aspect that the program delivers to all participants,
   regardless of their needs/reservations.

 

And what Steve's learned along the way:

 

1. Some new Nordic ski skills that are specific to a specialized group
   of people, (blind, physically challenged, eg.).
2. Some new coping skills to function with a diverse clientele.
3. To both lead and support a group of like-minded individuals in the pursuit of a common goal.