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Welcome to the Canadian Skiing Podcast with 2x Olympian and National Ski Team alumni Jesse Cockney. 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.
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Bonus Pod: Celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
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In June we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. A time to recognize the rich history, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To celebrate, we had the privilege of speaking with Sharon Firth. She graciously shared her journey, highlighting the significance of Indigenous represe…
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School or Sport? Why Not Both says Jasmine Lyons!
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In today's episode, we chat with National Ski Team athlete and University of New Hampshire graduate Jasmine Lyons. Pursuing an education while competing in high-performance sports isn't easy, but it is possible as we learn from Jasmine. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s opti…
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In today's episode, we talk about one of three programs run through the winter by Nordiq Canada funded by Sport Canada's Community Sport for All Initiative. This episode is sponsored by Salomon! Salomon’s goal is to drive change within our communities by creating more inclusive outdoor experiences. At the same time, they are committed to conducting…
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Reliving Canada's Top Highlights of the 2023-24 Season
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In this episode, we chat about Team Canada's top moments from the 2023-24 winter season. Do you know someone who should be recognized for their impact on Canadian skiing? For over 30 years these awards have provided national recognition to Canada’s most impactful people in our cross-country ski community. Nominate them here: https://nordiqcanada.ca…
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In today's episode, we recap the Para Nordic World Championships in Prince George BC, the final World Cup's of the season, and the 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals in Nakkertok QC. 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 m…
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Checking in with Canada's Graham Ritchie & Lahti World Cup Recap and Prince George Impressions
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In this episode, Jesse and Nathaniel recap the World Cup from Lahti, Finland, Nathaniel reports from the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships in Prince George, BC, and Jesse interviews Graham Ritchie to get an update on the recovery from his December ankle injury and previews the final two weekends of World Cup action. Nordiq Canada is the govern…
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Para Biathlon World Ski Championships Preview With Mark Arendz
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In this episode, Mark Arendz talks about the upcoming 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Nordic World Cup Finals in Prince George, BC. 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 an…
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Sitting Down with Canada's First Ever U23 Nordic World Ski Championships Gold Medal Relay Team
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In today's episode, we chat with Liliane Gagnon, Derek Deuling, Max Hollmann, and Jasmine Drolet about their gold medal at the 2024 Nordic U23 World Ski Championships. We also recap the Para nordic World Cup's in Italy, the FIS World Cup's in Canmore and Minneapolis, and the 2024 Nordic World Junior Ski Championships in Planica Slovenia. Nordiq Can…
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Canmore World Cup Preview and Interview with Eric de Nys from WJ/U23 Championships
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In today's episode we preview this week's much anticipated World Cup racing in Canmore, AB. We also talk with Nordiq Canada's NextGen Coach, Eric de Nys, about the World Junior and U23 Championships in Planica, SLO. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreat…
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First World Cup Top 10 for Liliane Gagnon, Para nordic World Cup Recap
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In today's episode we talk with Liliane Gagnon about her breakout performance in Gomes Switzerland. We also recap the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games and Para nordic World Cup season opener in Toblach Italy. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational ac…
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The Ingrediants for a Great Team with Brian Mckeever
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In today's episode, we chat with the Para Nordic Streams head coach Brian Mckeever on the team's expectations for this season, and what makes a great team. 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 particip…
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Winning on Home Snow With Chandra Crawford and Norbert Meier
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In this episode, we chat with Olympic Champion and Alberta World Cup Winner Chandra Crawford about racing on home snow, and Alberta World Cup Events Chair Norbert Meier about what goes into hosting a FIS Cross Country World Cup. To learn more about the Alberta World Cup February 9th to 13th visit albertaworldcup.com More on the Alberta World Cup So…
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Nordiq Canada Selection Trials Recap, and a chat with Nordiq Canada Events and Officials Manager Ilona Gyapay
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In this episode, we recap the Nordiq Canada selection Trials in Mont-Sainte-Anne Quebec, and chat with Nordiq Canada events and Officials Manager Ilona Gyapay. Ilona shares insight into what goes into organizing a race, working with communities across the country, and why she loves doing it. This episode is sponsored by the Gatineau Loppet! Take pa…
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Catching up with Alex Harvey, and Nordiq Canada Selection Trials preview
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In this episode, we sit down with World Champion and 3 time Olympian Alex Harvey to find out what he's been up to since retirement, and gain valuable insight into peaking for events, and the tools he used to stay calm and focused during big events. Alex also gives us some valuable tips for racing in Mont-Sainte-Anne, the sight of the 2024 Nordiq Ca…
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In this episode we preview the Tour de Ski with two time Olympian and National Ski Team Alumni Dahria Beatty. We chat what separates the Tour de Ski from normal World Cup Racing, our hopes for the Canadian Team, and chose our picks for the overall winners. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which …
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Anchorage SuperTour/COC, Nakkertok Canada Cup, and World Cup Recap
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In todays episode, we catch up on a ton of racing. We start with the Anchorage SuperTour/Nordiq Cup (COC), before moving onto recapping period 1 of the World Cup. Finally its over to Gatineau to recap the first Eastern Canada Cup, and finally the announcement of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games Team. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para n…
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World Cup Update with Head Coach Robin Mckeever
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In this episode, we catch up with the Head Coach of the Olympic Stream Robin Mckeever. Robin gives us the inside scoop on how the World Cup Team is doing, and some of the challenges, and success they've had so far. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreati…
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Ostersund, Achorage, and YOG Trials Preview
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On today's episode, we chat about the World Cup in Ostersund, the Supertour and Nordiq Cup (COC) in Anchorage, and the 2024 Youth Olympic Games Trials in Canmore AB. With Canadians racing around the world, there's lots on the line and even more to talk about! Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, whi…
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Catching up with 7 time Paralympic medalist Natalie Wilkie
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In this episode of the Canadian skiing podcast, we chat with 7-time Paralympic Medalist and National Ski Team athlete Natalie Wilkie on the changes to her training this season, whats coming up, and her goals for the Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Cross Country World Cup Finals in Prince George BC. This episode is sponsored by Zizu Optic…
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The life of a World Cup Wax Tech with Julia Ystgaard
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In this episode, we chat with Julia Ystgaard the Technical Services Coordinator from Nordiq Canada. We delve into her responsibilities within the World Cup team, explore the day-to-day experiences of a wax technician, and address the gender imbalance faced by female wax technicians and coaches on the World Cup circuit. Nordiq Canada is the governin…
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World Cup season preview with Antoine Cyr
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This week we catch up with National Ski Team athlete Antoine Cyr on his way to the World Cup opener in Ruka Finland. After a standout season last year, we chat about his goals for this season, what his preparation has been this summer, and the team working behind the scenes to make it all possible! This episode is sponsored by Salomon! Salomon’s go…
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Pilot Episode, catching up with Katherine Stewart Jones!
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For this episode we sat down with Olympian and National Ski Team athlete Katherine Stewart-Jones to discuss her breakout World Cup season, training and racing tips, embracing her new role as a team leader, and her goals for next season.By Jesse Cockney
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