The Gill family of Morin-Heights, led by Brian and Dena with Jamey, Jesse, Scott, and Haley, holds a unique place in the history of the Canadian Ski Marathon. Together, the six family members have achieved a remarkable feat: more than 117 completions of the “Coureur des Bois Gold”, the most demanding category of the Marathon. […]
Founded in 1975 in Saint-Jérôme, the Fondeurs Laurentides club has become a pillar of Nordic skiing development in Quebec and in Canada. From the very beginning, the club focused on structured training for young competitors as well as the promotion of recreational and school-based cross-country skiing. Over 50 years, the club has trained numerous athletes […]
Cendrine Browne is a Canadian cross-country skier who has made her mark on the national and international scene. She is a former member of the Fondeurs Laurentides club and was part of the Canadian national cross-country skiing team for nearly a decade, representing the country at the World Championships and the Winter Olympics in 2018 […]
Alex Harvey is the most decorated Canadian cross-country skier in history. The son of the legendary Pierre Harvey, he quickly made a name for himself on the international stage. During his career, he won five medals at the World Championships, including a historic gold medal in the 50 km freestyle—the premier event in cross-country skiing—in […]
Mélanie Turgeon, born in Quebec City, is a prominent Canadian alpine ski racer who specialized in downhill events. As a member of Canada’s National Alpine Ski Team, Turgeon had a remarkable career marked by numerous successes on the international stage. Her most notable achievement came in 2003 when she became World Champion in the downhill […]
The Firth twins, Sharon and Shirley, are celebrated cross-country skiers from the Northwest Territories. They were the first Indigenous women to represent Canada at the Olympics. Their remarkable careers spanned four Olympic Games from 1972 to 1984, during which they brought attention to Indigenous athletes on the international stage. The twins also excelled in national […]
Sisters Justine, Chloé, and Maxime Dufour-Lapointe have made history in Canadian mogul skiing thanks to their exceptional performances and family spirit. Justine, the youngest, won a gold medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi and a silver medal at the 2018 Games in PyeongChang. Chloé won a silver medal at the 2014 Olympic Games […]
Builder, alpine skier. Originally from Great Britain, Ms. Puddifer contributed to the reputation of the Laurentians and Mont-Tremblant by creating “Ski the Gap.” Founded in 1994, this ski school is designed for young Britons who want to become ski instructors during the pivotal years of their education, between high school and university. Today, the “Ski […]
Athlete, alpine skiing. Born in Saint-Jérôme, Marc Perreault has been passionate about skiing his entire life. First, as an athlete and member of the Canadian team in the early 1970s. He then pursued his passion as an independent athlete, participating in countless professional and amateur competitions on the Masters Circuit until his sixties. Marc Perreault
Builder, Nordic skier. This Morin-Heights resident, an engineer by training, has devoted most of his life to cross-country skiing. He designed and manufactured skis for over 10 years for the Norski and Karhu brands. He also volunteered his time to supervise, design and develop the Morin-Heights network of ski and snowshoe trails. Holder of the […]
