Canadian Ski Marathon...in Michigan?

Thu, Jan  27, 2022 - By Marvin Boluyt

A Unique Opportunity to Participate in the Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM)...

The Canadian Ski Marathon is North America’s longest and oldest Nordic ski tour. Unlike most ski events, there are no winners or losers in the Canadian Ski Marathon: it is not a race. The event offers something for everyone, regardless of age, endurance, or ability. Tourers and families who ski less than the full distance make up about half the participants. Each skier can select his/her own level of challenge and try to achieve it.

The CSM normally takes place in February on a trail that is only groomed once per year in the Lachute – Montebello – Mont Tremblant & Gatineau region, Québec. Due to the ongoing pandemic, however, the event will be virtual this year. This provides a unique opportunity to participate in the CSM locally. The event must be completed on two consecutive days between February 5 and March 20.

Two of us participated last year by completing the distance at Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, Michigan, and we plan to do so again this year. We would love to have other skiers join us! We plan to do it February 5 and 6 but, again, you can do it anytime between February 5 and March 20.

The event details and registration are online at: https://skimarathon.ca

Questions? I'm the local ambassador for the CSM (Marvin Boluyt). Reach me at [email protected]