When a mild winter threatened the 2024 Ontario Winter Games cross-country ski events, the Thunder Bay community came together to make sure the athletes would have enough snow to compete. As the race at Lappe Nordic Centre went off without a hitch, officials and participants said the massive effort is a testament to Thunder Bay’s deep love of nordic skiing.
Kierra Hall finished fourth in the female race and three local skiers had top 15 finishes in the male competition. Hall and three teammates went on to finish third in the relay race.