Canadian Ski Marathon 2026 – Community Event

Get involved at The Canadian Ski Marathon 2026!

Amateur Radio operators are needed to pass traffic relating to checkpoint supply levels, expected numbers of skiers, skier transport, skier extractions, start and end times for the checkpoints, chip-and-loop concerns, and the all-important count of hotdog buns! Beyond that, approximately 150 additional volunteers staff checkpoints, dorms, and other venues.

Please reserve February 07-08, 2026 on your calendar. You can volunteer for one or both days.  It’s a great opportunity to learn how to operate at a community event in an outdoor environment, to connect with fellow Amateur Radio operators, and to get some fresh air!

The Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) is North America’s longest and oldest Nordic ski tour. Unlike most ski events, there are no winners or losers : it is not a race. Each skier can select his/her own level of challenge and can ski as little as 12 km or up to the maximum of 160 km over the weekend. The CSM is a two-day, 160 kilometer ski event that is divided into 5 sections each day, with an average of 16 kms per section. There are feed stations, first aid and toilets available at the end of each section, as well as shuttle buses that run between accommodation and checkpoints throughout each day. Learn more about the CSM.

Details on how to become involved will be available closer to the time.