Instructor, builder, cross-country skier, physical education teacher, Marc Desjardins devoted an incalculated number of hours to extra-curricular activities and to Quebec Winter Games. More than 30 years ago he created in Saint-Jérôme an important cross-country ski club called Les Fondeurs for young people. He remains an excellent role model for potential cross-country skiers, for anyone wishing to stay in shape and remain healthy through the winter months.