Canmore resident, World Cup Ski Cross winner to receive support from Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

Kris is one of the top ski cross athletes in the world. In addition to his all-out commitment to sport, he goes about life in a humble, down-to-earth Canadian approach, traveling across this country in his 1986 VW Syncro named Pugsley to train and connect with people.

He is a champion, having won World Cup Ski Cross events, and puts in tremendous hours of training, both on and off the snow, striving to be the very best at his sport. Like the other competitors, he puts tremendous effort into his gym routine, always taking that extra run on the training course. However, Kris’s ability to come back from adversity sets him apart; this will be his return to competition season after recovering from a broken neck sustained at the night Ski Cross race in Arosa, Switzerland, just last year.

“Resorts of the Canadian Rockies believes in supporting people who follow their passion, who are committed to being the very best they can and don’t give up when faced with extreme challenges,” says Powder Matt Mosteller, Senior Vice President Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “Kris, coming back to race this winter from what would have ended most athletes’ careers, is a great example of the resilience, grit, and immense determination to be the very best, to come back and compete in his sport,” added Powder Matt.

While starting his career in Ontario as an Alpine Racer, Kris trained with his coaches on alpine courses in the morning and ski cross courses in the afternoon.  Although taking a hiatus from his ski career to pursue a volleyball scholarship, he quickly returned to the sport and decided to transition to ski cross full-time, with his first World Cup win in the 2019.2020 season at Val Thorens Ski Resort in France.

Kris says,
‘Partnering with RCR has been a goal of mine since the beginning of my career, and to see it come together so close to the Olympics means even more to me. Nakiska was the first resort I skied at when we moved out west from Ontario, and years later, I won the Nakiska Ski Cross World Cup in front of my family and friends. Nakiska holds a special place in my skiing career, and I’m excited to continue this legacy.

The support from RCR has brought my most significant career goal within reach. With the 2026 Olympics less than a year away, I’m fully focused on making this Canadian team a reality. Thanks to specialized training venues, financial support, and a dedicated team striving for success, RCR is the perfect partner to help realize this dream while having fun along the way!

As a skier, I always say there are two seasons: summer and winter. The summer months are when we put in the hard work, and the winter months are when we get to play! This summer is particularly important for my training as I prepare my body, mind, and spirit for the upcoming Olympic season. With the Olympics taking place in the latter half of winter, I need to build a solid foundation to carry me through the qualifying races in December, January, and February. The Canadian team will only be selected a few weeks before the event, so I must perform at a high level right up to the Olympics.

I generally spend my “off-season” training in Canmore, Alberta, where I work out at CrossFit Canmore and also coach others on the side. It has been a passion of mine to share my journey through health and fitness with others. While my career allows me to push the limits of my body, I advocate for a holistic approach to everyday health and wellness. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, camping, and traveling—whether in my van or on an airplane—exploring the beautiful world around us.

Life has been incredibly gracious with the opportunities I’ve received, and I look forward to each day filled with potential and possibility.’

Follow Kris on Instagram at @krismahler and subscribe for his free newsletter @ https://mahlerkristofor.substack.com/ 

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Instagram, Facebook & Twitter – @PowderMatt