CSM Timeline

1967

The ‘Centennial Marathon Ski Tour’ was to be a one-time event to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967.

1968

Skiers from all over Canada returned for the Canadian Marathon Ski Tour.

1972

Trail was set from Lachute to the National Capital Region. Notable participants were Governor General Michener and the legendary Jackrabbit Johannsen.

1981

15th year and 3500 skiers!

1991

A quarter century of the CSM. A select group of skiers had skied every year since 1967.

2023-25

Ski with us! The CSM is back home in the Outaouais or the Canadian Ski Challenge wherever you are!

2021-22

Very successful virtual events with participants from all over Canada and the world!

2016

50th CSM, with challenging conditions and over 2000 skiers, including many “pioneers” from 1967.

2006

40 years of the CSM! It has become a legend…

1998

After the ice storm of the century, a shorter trail was cleared and the 32nd CSM went on.