Background

Para nordic skier Logan Larivière competes in the visually impaired (VI) category. He has been involved in cross-country skiing for approximately 15 years, developing through Northern Ontario’s Para sport and nordic ski programs.

In 2024-25, he made his World Cup debut at the Val Di Fiemme, Italy, which also served as the test event for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

Larivière has a visual impairment of 20/200 vision, meaning what a person with typical vision sees at 200 feet, he sees at 20 feet. Early in his career, he competed nationally but narrowly missed eligibility for international competition due to classification standards.

Recent changes to international VI classification rules expanded eligibility, allowing Larivière to successfully obtain international classification—a pivotal moment that opened the door to World Cup racing and Paralympic qualification.

Larivière trains under long-time coach Patti Kitler, who has guided him for 15 years and introduced him to Para sport programs early in his career. He has also been mentored by Canadian Paralympic legend Brian McKeever. For international competitions, he races with a guide, most recently Joe Hutton.

Outside of sport, Larivière works in construction and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking and fishing, while continuing to pursue his goal of Paralympic selection.