The Payak

All the predictions are pointing to another banner snow year at Whistler Olympic Park, home of the Sigge’s Payak, and we are excited! Registration for 2018 is now open! Click here to register for the best loppet in Western Canada!

Before the snow, a little rain must fall. Due to increased costs to host the event, the prices had to adjust upward for the early bird and regular registration. A little sunshine is the pre-registration prices have remained the same. Get registered before December 31 at midnight to get the best deal ever!

Our loppet price includes your trail pass to Whistler Olympic Park. Some loppets charge separately for the trail pass. If you own a season pass to WOP you receive a corresponding discount from your entry fee when you register. You MUST have the pass number at the time of registration to get the discount, please and thank you!

Keep checking the website for more news and updates as we work to make 2018 the best race yet!

The photos for the 2017 loppet have now been posted. Click here to view or purchase photos.

Please note that we have had to adjust the wave starts to be 20 minutes apart instead of 30 minutes in order to avoid conflicts with skiers coming through the stadium as waves are departing. The first wave (50 km event) still leaves at 10:00 a.m. Please check the Race Day Schedule for details.

This year (February, 2017 loppet), the Sigge’s Payak perk for volunteers and racers is $20 to spend at Sigge’s, our favorite nordic store. The race organizers (CVXC) will provide Sigge’s with the name of all racers in the 15, 30, and 50 K events, and of all our fabulous volunteers. You can spend that $20 on goods and services at the store between February 26 and September 30, 2017. Continue reading →

The course for the Payak Mini has changed from a 5 k loop to 2 loops of the 2.5 k sit ski course! This will loop through the stadium, allowing those who are fatigued to finish rather than continue!

And a gentle reminder that any parents escorting children on the Payak Mini must be registered and have a bib and trail pass Continue reading →