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Sweet Swag! First 500 2024 Registrants will Collect a Pukka Running Cap!

The first 500 skiers to register for the 2024 Payak 15, 25 or 50 km distances will receive a custom-made Pukka running cap made of lightweight nylon. These all-season caps are going to look sharp on sunny days or if … Continue reading

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The Salomon Raffle is Back for 2024!

Hurray! Those COVID-19 supply chain challenges are easing and Salomon, our First Gold Sponsor, is once again able to offer two complete ski packages for our raffle! These tickets are $5, and the proceeds support the race and help keep … Continue reading

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Real Winners for 2023 Virtual Challenge

Winners of the Payak Virtual Challenge 2023 edition are: Gillian Clayton with 250 km completed, and Michael Crowe with 175 km completed. Once again, the women ruled this event with the most distance skied, congratulations Gillian! Both Gillian and Michael … Continue reading

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PNWL Latest Standings (2023)

Three events in the Pacific Northwest Loppet Series, the new four-race series of which the Payak is one of the founding members, have been held! If you skied at the Nipika/Panorama Loppet, the Ski to the Sun in Methow Valley … Continue reading

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2023 Payak Photos

Click here to see photos from the 2023 Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut from photographer Andrea Heal. Short on time? Click here to see the Photographer’s Favourites.

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