The Yukon World Cup Fund
Backed By The North 2025-2026Be part of the journey! Help fund the dreams of Yukon cross-country athletes!

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We’re three Yukon skiers pushing for the 2026 Olympics. Every training camp, every flight to a World Cup, every kilometer skied is possible because our community chooses to stand behind us. When you support the Yukon World Cup Fund, you’re not just covering travel and race fees, you’re putting three Yukoners on the start line with a real shot.
You can donate today (charitable tax receipts through Sport Yukon’s NSTF) or wear your support with our limited-run merch designed by Monika Melnychuck; tees, totes, and hats inspired by home. Your purchase or gift directly funds our season and reminds us, every time we pin on a bib, that we’re Backed by the North. Thank you for believing in us.
Athlete Support
Did you know that when you donate over $20, you will receive a charitable tax receipt?
The annual cost of being a World Cup Nordic skier ranges between $40,000 and $50,000.
Your generosity brings us closer to achieving our goals.
Upcoming Events
Stay updated with our upcoming events and competitions!
North American Schedule
Nov 28th to 30th - Westerns, SilverStar, British Columbia
December 13th to 16th -Olympic Trials, Prince George
Olympic Schedule
Feb 7 (Sat): Women’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon FinalFeb 8 (Sun): Men’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon FinalFeb 10 (Tue): Sprint Classic Qualification (Women & Men)Feb 10 (Tue): Sprint Classic Final (Women & Men)Feb 12 (Thu): Women’s 10km Free Final
Feb 13 (Fri): Men’s 10km Free FinalFeb 14 (Sat): Women’s 4x7.5km Relay FinalFeb 15 (Sun): Men’s 4x7.5km Relay FinalFeb 18 (Wed): Team Sprint Free Qualification (Women & Men)Feb 18 (Wed): Team Sprint Free Final (Women & Men)Feb 21 (Sat): Men’s 50km Mass Start Classic FinalFeb 22 (Sun): Women’s 50km Mass Start Classic Final
Backed by the North Merchandise
We created Backed by the North merchandise because we wanted Yukoners to wear their support and feel part of this push to the World Cup and the 2026 Olympics. With the generous help of Green Screen Printing and Stephane Thibeault, our T-shirts and totes are printed locally using artwork donated in full by the wonderful Monika Melnychuck. For headwear, Sauce Active partnered with us to refine materials and bring the hat designs to life. When you choose a tee, tote, or hat, you’re not just picking up gear, you’re backing our training, travel, and race fees and showing the world that we’re Backed by the North.
Yukon World Cup Fund T-Shirt
Available in XS, S, M, L, XL
Be like Liliane Gagnon, the U23 World Champion and second overall in the 2024/2025 U23 World Cup standings. She wears the t-shirt and hat with pride, believing in the cause of funding athletes through resourceful means.
Yukon World Cup Fund Tote Bag
This spacious and stylish bag offers 25 litres of carrying space.
Be like Olivier Léveillé, a top 10 World Cup skier, and carry your items with style to and from wherever you need to go.
Yukon World Cup Merchandise
Merchandise that backs Northern athletes
This project aims to bridge the funding gap between being a Yukon skier and competing against the best in the world. We can’t do it without our community!
Yukon World Cup Fund Yukon Fur Hats
Hats that keep you warm in any temperature.
Be like Derek and Sasha, best friends and teammates since 2008. Their passion for skiing and enjoying the outdoors is evident in the amazing Fleece’N Swift hat attached with their Yukon Fur Pompom. Share this special connection with someone like these two.
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Printed in the Yukon, powered by community.
A huge thank-you to Green Screen Printing and Stéphane Thibeault for donating time, expertise, and print costs to bring our merch to life locally. Their generosity helps us keep costs down so more of every purchase supports training, travel, and racing. We couldn’t have done this without you.
Buy Our Merch Online
Use our online platform to purchase merchandise and pick it up at the Whitehorse Nordic Centre, located at 200 Sumanik Dr, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J6. Simply ask for your order at the ski base, and they’ll be happy to provide it for you!
Buy Local
Our merchandise is available in local stores like Icycle Sports, Whitehorse Nordic Centre Ski Base, and Winterlong Brewing.
Let’s Make It Happen!
Even if you’re from the South, let’s make it work! Contact us to let us know where you’re from. Then, order online and we’ll help you receive your merchandise.