We have been members of the Nordic club since moving to the area. Participating in the kids programs has been a great way to get outside and connect with other local families. We love to get outside and the Chinook lake area has become one of our favourite spots.

This club will continue inspiring people young and old to get outside. I look forward to helping maintain and enhance this trail network and the opportunities offered to the public.

Darrell Archibald, Social Events
Darrell Archibald joined the Nordic Ski Club in 2015.

With a young family, and looking for an activity that everyone could participate in, while spending time in the outdoors, my wife and I felt very fortunate to be able to take up cross country skiing, an activity neither of us had done before.  After enjoying the fantastic trails, we felt the need to give back, and in 2021 I joined the Nordic Club Executive.  I was amazed with and even overwhelmed with the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to keep the Nordic Club and it’s facilities in the fantastic condition that we all enjoy.

Georg Wendrick, Grooming and Trail Maintenance
Georg Wendrich is an active volunteer within the community, mostly behind the scenes.  As a long-time contributor to the CNSC, he was finally persuaded to let his name stand for being on the board.  He is passionate about the trails, which makes him a natural fit for being the point person for all things Grooming and Trails related.  He is quickly getting up to speed, taking over for Larry who previously held this position.

Caleb Schulz, Treasurer and Past President
Caleb Schulz has been an active member with the Crowsnest Nordic Ski Club since 2014, when his tongue in cheek comment, “I’ll join the board when you get an area I can ski with my dogs” landed him a surprise position with the formation of the dog friendly ski area.  Since that time he held the position of President for his maximum 6 year term from the 2015/16 – 2020/21 season, and currently sits as the Past President.  His enthusiasm and excitement for skiing is best channelled into coaching the children’s programs, as his definition of a beginner trail has been brought into question from friends he tries to introduce to the sport.

Kyle Saganiuk, Communications Coordinator
Kyle Saganiuk was born and raised in the Pincher Creek area. Throughout my life I have enjoyed most sports that involve sliding on snow. I was first introduced to cross country skiing during Christmas visits at my grandparents through stubble fields (where downhill was not an option). After I outgrew the gear at my grandparents, I took a hiatus from xc and focused more on alpine touring. With the pending arrival of my first daughter Teya, my wife and I opted for lower risk snow fun (AKA cross-country skiing). I invested in my own pair of cross-country skis at that time and haven’t looked back (Allison sure is a lot more fun than a wind-blown stubble field)! As communications coordinator I will do my best to keep you all well informed.

Lacy Bertrand, Safe Sport Director
Lacy Bertrand joined the Crowsnest Pass Nordic Club in 2018, enrolling my oldest daughter in the Bunny Rabbit program. As a parent of three and part of an active, outdoor-loving family, I’ve always been passionate about supporting our beautiful trails and fostering a love of outdoor pursuits in our community.

Since then, I’ve become a coach with Nordic Canada and now teach the Bunny Rabbits program for the local club. You’ll often find me skiing on the trails with a few kids in tow, sharing my love for the outdoors and Nordic skiing.

Caroline Wilson, Secretary
Caroline enjoys exploring the outdoors on two feet, two wheels and two skis. You are likely to see her with her husband, two kids or dog exploring the trails. She is passionate about encouraging outdoor activity at all ages and stages and has gone from towing kids behind her to trying to keep up with them. She joined the Crowsnest Nordic Club Board to be more involved in the community and meet other like minded people.  

Claudia Blandford, Director of Youth Programs
Claudia Blandford started cross country skiing last season and quickly came to love it when she finally figured out how to remain wax side down.

With her background in rowing and participation in club based programs from the recreational to elite levels, Claudia is hoping to show her appreciation for the Crowsnest Nordic Ski Club by coming on as the programs director. She is looking forward to contributing to the team that has built and maintained these amazing trails at the Allison Chinook site, and that has created a thriving and vibrant cross country ski community here in the Crowsnest Pass.

Meet our Youth Program Administrator

Kwan Lee, Youth Program Administrator
Kwan Lee was born and raised in South Korea until 40 years of age when he landed in Canada as an immigrant with his family. It was the first time in his life to cross country ski in Canada. He and his family suddenly fell in love with this winter activity. It wasn’t long before he converted from a recreational xc skier to a professional career as instructor, coach and management. Kwan is passionate about youth programs and supporting coaches.