Alain Masson

Hall of Fame

With unparalleled leadership in developing cross-country skiing in the Yukon, Alain Masson secures a top place in the Yukon Sports Hall of Fame.

Alain’s dedication to coaching athletes is manifested in the significant number of high-calibre national and international skiers who call Yukon home. Following a distinguished career as an athlete  — including three Olympic appearances as a skier and a cyclist — Alain joined Cross Country Yukon as head coach and Sport Coordinator in 1996. 

Alain claims one of his proudest accomplishments was coaching an unprecedented five Yukon Athletes to spots on the 16-member Team Canada group which competed at the 2012 World Junior and U23 World Championships.