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Coast Outdoors Payak is pleased to welcome new and returning sponsors, Rundle, KV+ and the Nordic Racers. They join our long-term sponsors Coast Outdoors, Salomon, Fischer and Swix, and Squamish Nesters. Without support from these businesses and clubs, this race … Continue reading →

This is a gentle reminder the pre-registration deadline was moved ahead to January 15, at midnight. The next price increase is February 15 at midnight. In the event that organizers are forced to cancel due to COVID-19 restrictions, your registration … Continue reading →

All participants, including volunteers, age 12 and over must be double-vaccinated for COVID-19. Uploading your QR code is part of the registration. Thank you for your understanding.

We are always striving to improve your experience at the Payak. After feedback that people enjoyed the 25 km option in the virtual challenge last year, organizers decided to keep that theme alive. This year there is no 30 km … Continue reading →

What a great turnout! There were 445 people, aged 5 to 75, who skied the Virtual Coast Outdoors Payak Challenge! From Whistler to Mt. Washington, Vernon, Ottawa and Quebec, the total distance skied was 12,120 km! That took participants 1,035 … Continue reading →