Classic or Skate Loppet
No Race Experience Required!
15 | 25 | 50 KM
+ 5KM Mini for 5-7 yr old
The Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut, or “Payak” for short, is truly an event for all ages and all levels of cross country skiers. Traversing Olympic legacy trails as well as old growth forests, the loppet offers participants a chance to train, to meet new friends, to enjoy the rugged wild beauty of the Callaghan Valley, and to enjoy a what is truly a sport for life – cross country skiing.
Important Dates
When you participate in the Payak, you are skiing on the same trails as the 2010 Winter Olympians did!
Early Bird Pricing #1
• December 31
Early Bird Pricing #2
• February 14
Registration Closes
• February 25
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Masters Ranking List
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.
Bob’s Payak Playbook: Mastering the 15 km Loppet
Feeling nervous or unsure about doing the Payak for the first time? Or perhaps you have already done the 15 km loppet and would like some pointers on how to tackle it again? Then you will want to check out Bob’s Payak Playbook – three essential lessons to mastering the loppet. The training takes place at Whistler Olympic Park on January 12, 19 and 26. Click here to see further details and to register.