The Payak

The Payak is one of several distinguished loppets across the country chosen by Nordiq Canada to take part in a new Masters Ranking List. This is an initiative driven in part by the Canadian Masters Cross Country Skiers Association to encourage competition for life. To purchase a masters points licence, join the BC Yukon Masters Association by clicking here.

Go to the Results page to see the link to the 2024 Payak results posted on Zone4. Here are other winners and awards:

• Salomon classic package winner – Christopher Rowntree
• Salomon skate package winner – Chris Bowlby
• Ideal time 15k women – Jory Winter
• Ideal time 15k men – Tim Morrow
• Ideal time 25K women – Sarah Runzer
• Ideal time 25K men – Harrison Phillips
• Ideal time 50k women –  Tamsin Wilding 
• Ideal time 50k men – Steve Wilson
• Cheryl Morningstar Award – Andreas Inkster and Braden Harris Irvine 
• Sigge Bjorkland Award – Jay Audenart and Sophie Firth

The interim points standings for this season’s PNWL Series, after the Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay, have now been posted on the Results page.

The interim points standings for this season’s PNWL Series, after the Nipika Panorama Loppet Weekend, have now been posted on the Results page.

Don’t forget, if you want to ski with your doggo, register for the Paw’yak Canine Distance Challenge, presented by the Sea to Sky Veterinary Clinic. Record and report the distance skied with your dog during the period from February 17 to March 17. For further details and to register, look for the link on the Zone4 registration page, which can be accessed from the Payak registration page. Note, dogs must be kept away from the stadium area and P’ayak course on February 24.