Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing: Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome and clubbed feet, Emma’s early life presented her with challenges that she confronted with incredible resilience. In 2019 she attended a Paralympic search camp, where she was identified for 7 different sports including cross-country skiing. Of all the sports, cross-country skiing stood out, and after a Nordiq Canada Para development camp in Canmore AB she received her classification, and...
Ethan Hess was just a teenager at his first Paralympic Games in 2018, gaining valuable experience. He is now trying to break into the world’s top-10 in the very competitive men’s sitting cross country events. In 2019, he raced for Canada at his first Para nordic world championships which were held in Prince George, B.C. and posted three top-15 finishes. With the pandemic wiping out big chunks of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, he returned with three more top-15...
