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.