XCSupercamps attract some of the most insightful and skilled coaches in North America. Our team has a deep range of coaching and racing backgrounds, from race team or international coaching experience to multi-sport athletes to a Paralympic medalist. Many have international or team coaching experience, all are multi-sport athletes, and all have unique perspectives to offer.  XC Supercamps offer a great environment for developing coaches taking camps as well!

NCCP Competition Development Certified, Certified Exercise Physiologist, High Performance Specialization

Coaching Highlight/Ski Experience: I've skied the Canadian Ski Marathon and the Gatineau Loppet skate 50km, Coaching at Strathcona Nordic currently, have coached clubs in ON, AB and BC!

What you love about skiing: I love it when descents feel like the most scenic rollercoaster in the world.

Fav trail snack or ski trail: Jujubes

Fun facts or quotes/personal touch: I've recently taken up alpine touring which combines the best parts of Nordic skiing with the best parts of alpine skiing, I'm hooked!

CANSI IV, NCCP Comp. Dev. (Sailing), Nordiq Canada/NCCP instructor, BKin CSEP-CEP

Born and raised in Ontario, Bryana skied her way to British Columbia which she now calls home. With over 15 years of coaching experience in sailing, cross country skiing, and strength & conditioning, Bryana loves working with athletes of all ages and experiences. After racing with Lakehead University's xc skiing and running teams, she now coaches in northern Saskatchewan, central British Columbia, and wherever the best snow ends up.

Between coaching tactical athletes in her day job to working with adult skiers at Supercamps, she has diverse experience centred on helping athletes move well while connecting with beautiful spaces and communities. Her favourite part of skiing is the sound of classic skis in a crisp track on a bluebird day.

When she's not skiing, you can find her running trails or planning the next bikepacking adventure. Bryana could not be more excited to work with the incredible Supercamps team, and can't wait to see you on snow!

CANSI Level II, NCCP L2T, Foothills Nordic Masters Head Coach

Coaching Highlights: Colin has been skiing for 37 years and a coach with Foothills Nordic Ski Club for the past five. He runs a Master’s training program at Foothills focused on having fun and racing. 
Favourite Trail Snack: Home-made cookies
Racing background highlights: He realized, relatively late, that a bit of technique development would vastly augment his fitness and began learning in earnest the technical aspects of the sport. He has raced successful as a Master at the provincial level and enjoys skiing on new trails at long loppets where friendly volunteers pass out the Gatorade (and home-made cookies).
What Colin loves about skiing: Colin is a passionate weekend warrior, which can sometimes get out of hand. (Is skiing just an excuse to wear off wax so I can justify another session in the basement with the waxing iron?) To get fresh air, he loves to ski with his family and spread the joy of a long glide by coaching all levels of skiers.

CANSI Level II, Ironman Competitor

Coaching Highlights: Supercamp – the experience gives time to assess, teach, integrate and see people be happy and better skiers

Favourite Trail Snack: Lara Bars & Solo Bars

Fun Fact about David: I am from the Australian Outback.

What you love about skiing: being out in the forest on snow…. So un Australian.

CANSI XC Level 2

Hometown: Coldstream, BC

Education: MD, Emergency Medicine, Sport Medicine, Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology - Certified: High Performance Specialization, Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

Coaching: Supercamp XC, SLNC: WinterFit, Masters, Jackrabbits, NCCP: Club Coach Endurance - Athletics, XC Ski: Community Coaching

I have been XC skiing for many years and started coaching and racing in the 1980’s in Brandon MB. I love coaching because it gives me great pleasure to help athletes achieve improvements in their fitness and techniques. I’m happy when they’re happy. I love to XC ski because it’s done in such a calm, quiet environment where at the same time you can push yourself physically to your absolute limits. Supercamp XC coaching has been my favourite coaching experience.

Favourite trail snack: figs

Fun Facts: Sport background: Ironman triathlete, Road Cycling Cat. 2, Middle distance running. I love to ride my road and gravel bikes. I also like to row. I hope to retire soon and spend more time coaching.

CANSI XC Level lV, CANSI Tele Level lII, CANSI President since 2016
Hometown: Montreal, QC

Denys is a multi-sport athlete who has lived and worked at Silver Star Mountain for over 30 years. He now lives in Johnsons Landing, BC, where he and his wife Monika run the Johnsons Landing Retreat Center. He is an enthusiastic coach and instructor, who believes that while instruction can do much, encouragement can do more.
Denys has been travelling throughout British Columbia, running cross country certification courses & ski improvement clinics. He also attended Interski 2019 in Pamporovo, Bulgaria, and Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland. An enthusiastic booster of all things Silver Star and Sovereign Lake, Denys is overjoyed to be part of the Supercamp team.
Favourite Trail Snack: Black Cherry Clif Shot Bloks
Denys’ Ski Adventure Highlights: Backcountry skiing in Canada, Switzerland & Japan
Racing background highlights: 2011 Masters XC World Cup at Sovereign Lake; Various Outrigger & Dragon Boat paddling races.
I love skiing because of the effortless glide, smooth rhythm, fresh air, and exploring new trails.

Dudley is passionate about skiing as both a recreational pastime, and a sport. A youthful and personable instructor, he draws knowledge from his own experience as a member of the National Team Development Centre in Thunder Bay, and more recently his involvement with Cross Country BC and development of a U35’s program at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre.

Head Biathlon Coach & Program Director: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club / Sovereign Lake Nordic Development Centre. Biathlon NCCP biathlon competition development certified (5+ years).

Eric has coached at a club, training centre, and Canadian team level for his entire career. He has coached at the Canada Winter Games, World Youth & Junior Championships, The Jr. IBU Cup, and the IBU cup for team Canada. His team continues to grow in success with multiple athletes having represented Canada at World Junior Championships and the Youth Olympic Games.
What you love about skiing: Gliding on snow. Pow days (especially on the fat skis). Ski friends and skijouring with my doggo.
Fav trail snack: Chocolate & Candy
Fun facts or quotes/personal touch!: I am a salomon nordic ambassador! Ask me any salomon nordic questions you might have.

CANSI Level 4 XC, Bachelor Physical Education, AFLCA - Resistance Training / Group Instruction
 
Coaching Highlights:

Upon completing his Physical Education Degree Gary administered and programmed for the Strathcona Wilderness center and AusCan Ski School in downtown Edmonton. After a number of years in Edmonton he moved to the Canmore Nordic Center where he spent many years teaching full time at Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Center. Having taken a break from teaching Gary is excited to be back on the snow teaching and coaching this winter at Supercamps


Favourite Trail Snack: Peanut butter marshmallow square 

Facts and Background:

Gary owns and operates a 2500 acre 4th generation grain farm central Alberta.   He is the host of the #FitFarmer Podcast on Real Agriculture and is a passionate life long learner sharing his knowledge on his blog TractorView.   He has been a competitive mountain bike racer spending the last 20 years racing with DeadGoat Racing out of Calgary, AB. Most recently he has completed and placed top 10 in SingleTrack 6 (2014/15/16/17), Breck Epic 2018, Frosty and Nipika Fat bike Races 2018.  On a bet over a couple beer Gary raced his first marathon in the summer of 2019 in Banff and placed 5th overall. At my core I am a thoroughbred athlete with a passion for sharing and making others smile. 


What I love about skiing is the perfect balance of quiet mind, pounding heart, and complete focus on the skis gliding across the snow.

CSIA Level 3, CSIA Level 1 Course Conductor, CANSI XC Level 3, Tele Level 2, CSCF Level 2

George has taught skiing since 1961 and is multi-certified in XC, DH, and Telemark skiing. He has skied extensively in Europe and all across North America. Calling Silver Star home for the last 40 years, George is proud to be part of the coaching team on the best high altitude terrain in the country. Sliding on snow is his way of life!
Fun Fact: George has skied in every month of the year, including some sand dune experience.

NCCP Community Coach, Xray Technologist, BSc

Coaching Highlights:
Traveling and competing in the American Birkenbeiner with the masters I had worked with all season
Guiding Jesse (visually impaired skier) at the Para World Cup in Canmore and Canadian Para Championships

Favourite Trail Snack: Ritter Bar (any flavor will do) and TriFuel Sport Drink

Cool fact about you OR Cool adventures you’ve had OR Racing background highlights:
Two- time Ontario University Nordic Champion
In addition to cross country ski racing, I compete in trail and road running races and am an avid mountain biker

What you love about skiing:

I just love being outside and the full body workout skiing provides. It clears my mind and makes me appreciate the majestic beauty around me.

CANSI IV, MEd

Greg is beyond excited to return as a Supercamp for his seventh season to meet more wonderful skiers from across North America. During the ski season you can find him logging long miles (i.e. skiing every trail at Silverstar and Sovereign in one day with David Allen) or backcountry skiing around his home in Nelson, BC. In the off-season, he’s likely planning a biology lesson for his high school students, training for his next ultramarathon, or stuffing dry bags into his whitewater kayak.

Coaching highlights: Any time I’m at Silverstar/Sovereign Lake!

Favourite Trail Snack: Homemade fortune cookies, with inspirational endurance quotes!!

Favourite quote: The marathon owes you nothing.

I love skiing because of that feeling when you return to the trailhead at the end of a long day and the group is safe and stoked!

CANSI Level 4 Nordic / CANSI Level 3 Telemark / CSIA Level 4 – Level 4 Examiner / CSIA National Hall of Fame Inductee
Hometown: Nanaimo, BC
Guy is the first Canadian to attain top-level certification in all three winter ski disciplines: Telemark, Cross Country and Alpine. With over 30 years of teaching & coaching experience, Guy has represented Canada internationally at numerous skiing events. His strong alpine background has lent credibility to his Nordic & Telemark pursuits with the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors. Most importantly Guy is known for his expert and individual approach and enjoys skiing with guests of all ages & abilities.

CANSI Level 4, Fisheries Biologist

Coaching Highlights
Heather has instructed adult Nordic skiing since 2008 and coordinates the adult ski
program in Kimberley, BC. After skiing her first loppet in 2002, she fell in love with
the Nordic ski community and has medaled at Masters World Cups in Norway and
Canmore.
Heather has a good eye for detection and correction of ski technique for both
recreational skiing and racing. Her experience and knowledge of training
development stems from bike racing in her 20’s and coaching adults nordic skiing
more recently.
In the off season, Heather works as a fisheries biologist in the Kootenays and her
favourite projects involve researching and conserving wild, native fish species.

CANSI Level III, NCCP Level 1, PMBIA Level 1, Honors BA in Physical Education, Professional writer and editor

Hometown: Canmore, AB

Helen has been a ski instructor since she was 15 (that’s decades ago now). She has an extensive ski racing, instructing, coaching background from Ontario, BC and Alberta. At present, Helen manages the cross-country ski and mountain bike school for Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Centre. She is also an award-winning author of non-fiction mountain adventures.

Helen is all about increasing people’s confidence and efficiency in skiing. She loves to elicit ski joy and encourage skiing for life. A highlight as an instructor was on a guided cross-country ski tour with a school group when a young student stopped on the trail to take in her surroundings. Helen skied back to her and asked if everything was ok. “Yes,” the girl replied, “It’s just that I had forgotten what a forest smelled like.” Skiing is about the whole picture, not only technique or speed. That’s Helen—the whole picture.

CANSI II
Hometown: Nelson, BC

Ian is a returning Supercamp coach who loves giving back to his club by coaching skill development clinics for adult at Nelson Nordic ski club. You can always find him out on the trails working on his latest technique drills and searching for the best snow! He got his start with skiing through his racing career as a competitive skier and biathlete, and has competed with many other Supercamp coaches. 

Cool Fact About Ian: When he’s not on skis, you can find him rock climbing in every spare minute he has!

CANSI Level III, PSIA Level III, NCCP Level 2 CC Facilitator
Ingrid grew up ski racing and exploring the backcountry in Smithers BC and has taught XC in California, Oregon, Alberta, Switzerland and BC. She now resides in Bend, Oregon where here she runs the programs at the Mt Bachelor Nordic center and specializes in teaching amazing women how to better their skating technique. Her favorite goal is to get students to the efficiency level where skiing becomes fun and not just a great workout!
When she’s not teaching the masses excellent Nordic ski technique you’ll find Ingrid exploring the Central Oregon backcountry on alpine touring gear, mountain bike or her trusty enduro motorcycle, Roxy.

CANSI III, MBA

Hometown: Canmore, Alberta

Jenia’s bubbly coaching style is a treat for all. She brings over 20 years of ski experience growing from the never-ever to one of the advanced certified coaches in Canada. Jenia has seemingly boundless energy and makes every grueling technique session fun through positive feedback delivered in a personal caring style. Not only will your skiing improve, so will your self-confidence! She is dedicated to seeing you achieve your personal best: be it a smooth gliding technique or a fulfilling Loppet experience.

In addition to coaching at SilverStar/Sovereign SuperCamps, Jenia’s XC skiing coaching resume includes Masters, Adult Learn to Ski, and Learn to Loppet. She is a multi-sport athlete and has unique perspectives to offer grounded in current advancements in our sport. Jenia's “other” passion is organizing team trips to race in “World Loppets” to places like Italy for Marcialonga, Austria for Dolomitenlauf, Finland for Hiihto, Sweden for Vasa, USA for the American Birkebeiner and Gatineau, Quebec (the goal race for 2024-25 season). If you ever wanted to explore the world through skiing - Jenia would be thrilled to share!

CANSI level IV and Course Conductor level IV, CSIA Level I, NCCP level 1 and instructor certified. Graduate of Theater school for production. Raised on a dairy farm!

Coaching Highlight/ Ski Experiences:
Represented Canada at INTERSKI (ski instructor world event) in Finland 2023. Tour de d’un in Europe racing recreationally. Loppet races all over BC. Organized fundraiser xc ski event for local club.

What you love about skiing: The skiing community and my beautiful ski friends. The feeling of gliding. Diamonds in the snow on a sunny day. The post ski tea and treats with friends. The amazing places skiing takes you to. The priceless look on a beginner face when they first glide. Teaching school groups- getting kids skiing. The technical aspect of skiing and all the nuances.

Fav trail snack or ski trail: Dark chocolate (preferably Swiss) of any form and/with nuts or dates. Apple studdels and Stroopwaffles with tea if possible.

I looooove dressing up to ski. From Wildebeest to Pinguin, Chicken or Bee, Cowgirl or Superwomen outfits, the tickle trunk never disappoints in brining smiles on people’s faces.

CANSI Level IV, Biathlon Canada Dev. Team, BEd / HB Outdoor Recreation

Karen's motto, "Carpe Skiem", has led her to ski, instruct, coach, and race around the world. Her passion is helping her students have the best time on snow ever - everyday can be a "Tour de Fun!" Karen lives in Canmore, where she coaches for the local clubs and ski shop. She has been coaching with SuperCamp since 2013. In the summer season, Karen is most likely to be found in her canoe or enjoying swims in the refreshing alpine lakes and rivers.
She love skiing because of the pure joy that skiing brings! Nothing could be better than gliding over the snow past beautiful mountain scenery in the fresh winter air!

Favorite Trail Snack: Energy balls from the Whitewater Cookbook. Also, dark chocolate-covered ginger.

CANSI IV (Nordic), CANSI III (Telemark), CSIA III
Hometown: Courtney BC
You may know Keith from his column in Ski Trax Magazine, or from his popular cross country ski videos on You Tube.
Coaching Highlights: I currently teach xc skiing at Mt. Washington Ski Resort on Vancouver Island and I’m excited to return to another Supercamp!
Favourite Trail Snack: Mars bar
Cool Fact About Keith: I have been on 4 Canadian Demo Teams for x-c skiing representing Canada at INTERSKI. I was also the first CANSI instructor to achieve Level 4 and Level 3 in track and tele skiing respectively.
Keith loves skiing because of the flow of both skating and classic skiing, and sharing that with skiers who want to improve.

CANSI Level 3, NCCP L2T and CC facilitator, retired engineer

Hometown: Calgary, soon to be Kimberley, BC!

Coaching Highlights: Kevin has coached Nordic skiing, Jackrabbits to Adults, for over 30 years. A longtime Foothills Nordic youth & junior coach, race organizer, coach coordinator, trainer, and mentor. For the past 5 years have enjoyed branching out to coach adults at Supercamp and local lessons.

Skiing highlights: LOVE winter, with any type of ski underfoot. From long classic skis to ski touring to powder days, even racing loppets in the past, all bring joy! Kevin enjoys sharing his passion for ski technique and teaching with other coaches.

Supercamp time is always the highlight of the year for Kevin. With keen participants and our amazing coaching team, it is a great way to spend a couple of weeks each year.
In summer, Kevin loves spending time with friends and family…..and our Aussie-doodle, Fynn. Hiking, backpacking canoe tripping, or just about anything outdoors.

Motto: Keep on moving… Ski for Life, keep up the snow-fun!

CANSI III (Nordic), NCCP L2T, Bachelor of Human Kinetics, UBC
Hometown: Bowen Island, BC

Lisa brings a rich and diverse background in sports and education, with a particular passion for Nordic skiing. Lisa has spent winters working at Cypress as Nordic Patrol Director, Whistler Olympic Park as Ski School Supervisor and loves to coach at Supercamps every year.Her skiing adventures include competing in World Masters Championship Races, completing multiple 50 km Loppets, and skate-skiing on backcountry camping trips with her dogs. She earned 2nd place in the 160 km, 3-day Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife( 2010). Lisa loves skiing for its ever-changing snow conditions and the freedom of Nordic to explore new adventures each day.

Coaching Highlights: Lisa enjoys Supercamps annually, loving the positive energy, camaraderie and professionalism among skiers and coaches at Supercamp. ....and of course the magical Silverstar/Sovereign trails.

Favorite Trail Snack: Peanut M&Ms

Fun Facts:Lisa runs a gymnastics club on Bowen Island and has led teams to represent Canada at World Gymnaestrada four x since 2011. In summer, she teaches kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, enjoys paddling with whales, and loves remote kayak camping. She has completed the 715 km Yukon River Quest three times and is an avid trail runner and ocean swimmer.

Mae is a Vernon local, spending a large part of her week on Sovereign’s trails chasing down her daughter, Hannah. Hannah recently went to World Juniors and is a member of the Junior National Team. You can always find them putting in miles on the mountain with the biggest smiles!

Coaching Highlights:  A really happy customer makes the time, effort, enthusiasm for the sport and high level of care all worthwhile. It helps me feel like I really love what I am doing!

Favourite Trail Snack:  Almond Fudge Cliff Bar (with the orange wrapping) really helps me to keep up with Hannah (my daughter) on her 3 hour distance skis. We’re slow to start but endurance comes with age!

Racing Background Highlights:  Sometimes I will do a replay of the 2011 World Masters and really kick it into gear at the bottom of Carl Wylie, pretending that I’m in the race again and Mike Bell is on the top of the course cheering me on. He was saying just the right words to make me go for that silver medal! I hear those words over and over again, “You’re killing it Mae!”

What I love about skiing:  Every day is a good day on the snow. My favourite is when it is quiet and you are going through the forest and huge snowflakes are falling. I love how cross country skiing empowers you in your life – it makes you so strong! It is a very challenging and technical sport, using your entire body.

CANSI ll (Nordic), NCCP T2T (Nordic) and Cycling Level 2, BSc Kinesiology

For the last 9 years, Matt has been instructing Nordic skiing for all ages. He is on a mission to find the “Holy Grail” of Nordic ski technique perfection. He attended SUPERCAMPS 2 years in a row, he made the leap in becoming a CANSI ski instructor to be coaching with us. His passion for the sport shines through in every session, whether you’re refining your skills or starting out on the trails.

“I love absolutely everything about XC skiing. But if I had to pick one reason, it would be for the escape in nature it provides. And with a good technique, you can stay there longer!”

Favorite trail snack: chocolate and nuts

CANSI I (Nordic), a retired physician, Instructor at Sovereign (since 2021) SUPERCAMP (2023)
Hometown: Vernon/SilverStar

Maureen comes from a racing background and has been training with a dedicated masters group at Sovereign for the past 12 years. She has competed in numerous World Masters in Europe and North America since 2011 as well as several world loppets (Engadin, Birkebeiner ( Norway), Gatineau ), and many local Loppets including the Northwest Loppet series. Last year was my first year instructing at Supercamps and it was a blast! Such an enthusiastic group of participants and it is so awesome when people have an “ AHA” moment.

Favourite trail: Starting from my cabin and going around from Silver Star to Sovereign and back to SilverStar: up Paradise, down Lars Taylor around Carl Wylie and back Gold Mountain… On a sunny day !

Favourite Long ski drink: My homemade hot lemonade tea

CANSI III, NCCP L2T, NCCP Learning Facilitator (CC)
BCom., Communications Consultant

Michelle loves sharing her passion for skiing with adults and children, helping folks achieve their ski goals and seeing the (self) confidence that skiing brings to people’s lives. A lifelong multi-sport athlete, Michelle took up competitive cross-country skiing as an adult, participating in numerous regional events.
 
Coaching Highlights: Supercamp (SUPER FUN!); nearly a decade with Foothills Nordic Ski Club – adult programs and youth skill development programs; supporting  new Community Coaches in their development; and Ski at School – a most rewarding program that brings skiing to local school yards and is often a child’s first experience on skis.
 
Cool fact about Michelle: Michelle is a physical literacy keener. Developing it early fosters a lifetime of participation and achievement of potential. While more difficult to achieve as adults, Michelle tries to apply foundational physical literacy elements to coaching encouraging adult learners to constantly develop their agility, balance, coordination and rhythm – also the foundations of the best skiers!
 
I love skiing because of the pure joy and freedom it brings. Skiing is an endless dance on snow and you can participate if you’re 2 or 102!

CANSI III,
 Supercamp “Original,” 
BPE/Exercise Physiology/ ED Cert. UBC, U of M and Gonzaga U
Hometown: Kelowna, BC
Mike is a past Olympic coach of the Canadian National Nordic Team & former CANSI XC Interski Demo Team Member (Captain) / Examiner. Mike has become a driving force with the BC Masters XC Ski Association. His wax technician abilities at the XC World Masters in recent years has proven to help his athletes and students to continuously improve their skills. His catchphrase is: “ski smart and ski smooth!”

CANSI IV Nordic Instructor, CANSI level 1 Telemark instructor and a Level 1 CANSI course conductor.
Big HELLO from Murray Wood here at Silver Star …

Looking forward to seeing you this winter at our Super Camps. We have lots in store for you this season, but most of all it’s the opportunity to get out on the snow with you and have a really good time reaching and obtaining your goals..

This past spring I went through the PMBI mtb level one course spent the summer teaching downhill and cross country level one here at Silver Star.

Don’t forget to add some specific core works to your schedule and we shall see you on the snow very soon.

B.Phys.Ed
Masters, Education Leadership, San Diego State University,
Educator -34 years,

Coached high school sport across the board for 20 years during my career – track and field, volleyball, basketball, cross-country running,

SKIING –
Started skiing 1978 in the backcountry and took an interest in Nordic skiing as my children grew up and started competing. Skied in my first official 50 km Loppet in 1984 and placed 3rd women overall – this was the beginning of my interest in improving my skiing technique in order to ski faster.

As A Coach:
Served as the Head Coach Bulkley Valley Nordics – 3 years
Led a Junior Provincial team on a Norwegian tour and to the Junior Nationals in the States in the year 2000; selected as a Provincial Coach for the Canada Winter Games in the same year, and coached several junior athletes who earned podium results in the Canadian Junior Nationals.

As a result of the above coaching, I was the recipient of the Cross Country Canada Firth Award in 2000. This award is given to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to cross country skiing in Canada during that year.

Currently, I am a mentor for the Masters Program at SLNC.

As An Athlete-
Skied for pleasure since the 70’s – participated and competed in many small, local races and loppets

1st, Canadian Birkienbeiner 50 km classic, 2005 with a course record
8 X’s Gold Medal winner – Masters World Cup since 2011

From his early days of skiing in Norway, Reidar has followed his passion in Canada in XC ski racing, coaching, instructing and ski trail design. The highlight in racing was the World Masters in Canmore, where he won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in four races. Highlights in ski trail design included legacy trails for the Whistler Olympic Park.

Coaching Highlights
XC Supercamp is awesome! Meeting and coaching keen skiers on the best early season snow and trails in North America is heaven. In my focus on coaching ski technique improvements, I like to leave my skiers with the vision of quick-and-easy floating up the hill. “Climbing hills is easier than you think” is my motto!

Favourite Trail Snack
Not having a sweet tooth, I prefer nuts and dried fruits and berries (unsweetended). For longer ski outings I pack ryebread with Geitost – the Norwegian secret to XC ski success.

Favourite Ski Trails at Silverstar/Sovereign Lake
Of the 105 km of Nordic Trails (one of Canada largest), there is lot to chose from. A favourite of mine is the cross mountain trek starting with a quick-and-easy climb up from Silverstar on “Comin’ Round The Mountain” and then cruising along “Lars Taylor Way” to the Sovereign Lake trails. It is a trek I like to take my group on.

Fun Facts
In the summer, Reidar’s cross training includes competing in master track and field events. He is the past winner of Master Male Athlete of the Year in Multi-events in Canada (pentathlon and decathlon).

CANSI Level IV, CSIA Level 3, TELE Level 1, CSCF Level 2

Sandy has been coaching at Supercamps for 28 years and Silver Star has been her home for 30 years – raising her family and being involved with the Snowsports School. Many years were spent teaching and coaching in the east while attending university for kinesiology and engineering. Sandy is an accomplished paddler, cyclist (MTB / road), and enjoys trail running.

CANSI XC Level 4, Telemark Level 3, CSCF Level 2. BA in Psychology.
Former member of Canada’s National Telemark Team; reigning National Telemark Champion (sprint classic).

Shane is a passionate and enthusiastic coach of various snow sports and brings a new perspective to the Supercamp coaching team. As a former racer on Canada’s World Cup Telemark Team, Shane was driven to improve his nordic skiing and was coached and mentored by many of Supercamp’s best instructors promoting a passion and understanding of the cross over between disciplines. Shane’s ability to connect with all ages & abilities and his high energy help Supercamps skiers reach their highest goals. 

NCCP Competition Development (III) in progress, expert in sports nutrition, Masters in Public Health (Health Promotion)

You can see Sheila’s smile on the ski trail from miles away. She is an incredible athlete and a wealth of knowledge regarding training, nutrition, and skiing.
Coaching Highlights: I have over 20 years of coaching experience, and Supercamp 2017 was a definite highlight so I’m thrilled to be returning in 2018! My current nordic ski coaching includes uOttawa Nordiq Head Coach and Nakkertok Nordic Coach.
Favourite Trail Snack: One of my homemade energy bars.
Cool fact about Sheila: I still love to compete!  Beyond skiing, I love good food (I have co-authored a Cookbook/Food Guide and share recipes on my website) and am involved in health research. My experience as a researcher keeps my coaching, training, and nutrition communication grounded in science, which I communicate on twitter and my website.
 I love skiing because I love being outside on ski trails and beyond soaking in the beauty of nature, I like challenging my body’s balance, agility, and fitness. I want to share this passion with Supercamp guests and show them that with the proper mindset, coaching, and challenges your body can keep doing amazing things.

NCCP T2T Nordic Ski Coach, General Manager Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
Hometown: Golden, BC
While Troy has been off the market as a coach for the last few years he brings passion, enthusiasm
and a huge smile to his clinics. Troy also enjoys being out on his bikes, throwing down some riffs on his trumpet, climbing in the mountains with his two kids or most likely out on his sailboat during the non snowy months. Troy has the good fortune to be the new General Manager at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club as of January 2015. He looks forward to hosting you on the outstanding system of ski trails. Bring your A game, or your B game, as he is happy to work with all abilities, but most of all…bring your smile and a willingness to learn.

CANSI Level 3 Nordic &Telemark Level 1, CSIA Level 3, Mechanical Engineer
Hometown: Kelowna, BC
Val has an extensive background in both teaching & coaching in Canada and overseas. He is fluent in Russian and a graduate from the Moscow Automobile /Highway Institute as a Mechanical Engineer. His broad background and passion for winter sports and as an elite level mountain biker has been an excellent addition to skiers of all abilities!
Val coaches because he enjoys the interaction with participants and other coaches during the camps and helping people achieve their personal goals.
Favourite Trail Snack: chocolate
Val’s skiing adventures include some unusual skiing in the summer, skiing gravel pit slopes on old dh skis, skiing wood chip pile….it is hard to stay away from skiing for too long!
What you love about skiing:
In one word – everything. Up or down, freedom of speed not regulated by anyone but me, fresh cool air and , of course, the friends who come along.
Coaching Highlights: enjoyment of the interaction with participants and other coaches during the camps, helping people achieve their personal goals.

Favourite Trail Snack:chocolate

Cool fact about you OR Cool adventures you’ve had OR Racing background highlights:
some unusual skiing in the summer, skiing gravel pit slopes on old dh skis, skiing wood chip pile….it is hard to stay away from skiing for too long!

What you love about skiing: in one word -- everything, up or down, freedom of speed not regulated by anyone but me, fresh cool air and , of course, the friends who come along...

CANSI Level IV XC, Level I Telemark, is a Master XC Racer, Paddle Canada Moving Water Instructor

Wendy has a deep love of any outdoor activity, particularly if it involves sliding on snow or water. She has competed at over 15 World Masters events, is the Ontario Director of the Canadian Masters Association, and on the Board of CANSI Ontario. She has twice ski toured across Baffin Island’s Auyuittuq National Park. She owns and operates Canada’s premier wilderness travel company, Black Feather – the Wilderness Adventure Company.

Coaching Highlights:
As well as coaching at the 2018 Supercamps, I work as a CANSI course conductor, leading level I and II courses. I am founder and head instructor at the Georgian Nordic Ski Club’s Women on Skis day, which has been an annual event for 20 years. I also coach the instructor teams at the North Toronto and High Park Ski Clubs.

Favourite Trail Snack: Peanut butter Granola bars from Beamer’s Café in Canmore! They are amazing, and stay soft enough to eat, even at -30 degrees! Wash it down with Licorice spice tea!

Recent Skiing Adventures:
Last year, I did a ski tour in Norway … the Troll’s Trail. This 8 day tour was incredible, skiing in the birthplace of Nordic skiing. The trail climbed above treeline into the fjells, and each night we stayed in a cozy hut or inn. To top it off, then skied the 54 km Birkebeiner Loppet. What a way to celebrate skiing!