This weekend we skied in the Canadian Ski Marathon. It’s my fourth time since the early 80’s. While it was a fun adventure – and not work – I brought a little point and shoot.

We had decent weather despite the drizzle Saturday afternoon and ‘hard packed’  conditions on sunny Sunday. Below – Ralph is a proud skier from Nakkertok Ski Club!

The ski marathon is a wonderful event – not a race – that brings out old and young alike. See a video clip – en francais – thanks to Radio Canada. I met people on the trail whose jackets were proudly covered with CSM badges – some had participated for thirty years! Notice Bill’s sleeves below:

The event brings skiers cross country from Lachute to Gatineau, Quebec offering the adventurous the chance to ski 80 km each day. Skiers can choose to ski as little as 12km.

The most challenging category is Coureur de Bois Gold where skiers ski 80km each day carrying all gear needed for the weekend and sleep outside overnight on the trail. Read a Coureur du Bois story.

I took only a few photos – what you see here. I spoke with one skier who knew I was a photographer “You must have lots of great photos…” Just a few – I was working as a skier not a photographer!