• Tues - Run Club Night
• Thurs - Drop-in Group Run

First Time Snowshoer?

If you are new to snowshoeing come out and try one of our Thursday Night Drop In Sessions. We have something for everyone and we do rent snowshoes to those first timers. This is a great way to start that off-season workout program.

SNOWSHOE RENTALS

• The Yeti has a fleet of Atlas Snowshoes for rent at both the YSA clinics and Yeti races!

  
  

  
  

  
  

    

 Our Mission Statement

The Yeti Snowshoe Academy was designed to help individuals redefine their potential by offering support, encouragement and instruction through fun and non-intimidating snowshoe running programs.  

Testimonials from Olympic Athletes

Andreas Hestler

Andreas has been doing damage on the Mountain Bike World Cup cross-country circuit since he first entered the sport in 1993. With a storied list of wins and podiums in Canada Cup Races, NORBAs, World Championships, World Cups, as well as an appearance in the 1996 Olympics, Hestler is one of the most experienced and talented racers to ever compete for Canada.

At the end of the day, week, or season, we can’t always be results focused. Any workout program can become regimented with results trickling down your brow and legs tight fighting the clock. One thing is certain, snowshoe running offers an escape to the outdoors with your friends on a beautiful winter day. Hestler said it best: “For me it’s all about what puts a grin on my face. I bought a pair of Atlas snowshoes and a headlamp, and I can’t wait to go for a shoe. Running the trails with some of my friends—that’s for me this winter season!”

Kiara Bassaro 

Kiara is a professional mountain biker and Olympian has proved herself on the World Cup circuit with numerous top-10 finishes.

“I think anyone, not just top athletes, can benefit from snow running,” says Bassaro. “You can choose your pace, it works all the muscles in your body, and it is a great opportunity to get outside in the winter. I think there is a strong tendency to move workouts indoors, especially in Canada. It doesn’t require extraordinary skill or equipment, so it is accessible to a wide range of people.”

Peter Reid

Peter Reid, three-time Ironman World Champion and 10-time Ironman winner, has joined the ranks of triathlon greats. Since becoming part of the tri race scene he has been an unstoppable force.

Now retired from the professional circuit, Reid describes how he discovered snowshoe running: “Last winter my girlfriend was guiding the Yeti training runs on Thursday nights, so I joined her a few times. It was a lot easier than I thought, and it was a great way to complement my running.”

“Sometimes we need to recharge with other sports,” says Reid, “because all year it is constant repetition of the same exercises and drills. For me it was good to have a change in scenery and get out on the snow.”