Lucy Steele-Masson

Hall of Fame

A move ‘across the pond’ from Bristol, England to Yukon meant there was a lot to learn about snow for six-year-old Lucy Steele-Masson.

Believing it was going to be a one-year stint abroad, Lucy didn’t even begin skiing until she was 12 years old — and found herself representing the Yukon at the 1982 Arctic Winter Games. She excelled quickly in her chosen sport and competed at the High Performance Level for 15 years. By 1994 Lucy had received the Yukon Female Athlete of the Year Award — seven times. She continued to carve out her own ribbed pattern of freshly packed trails and received the Government of Yukon Award of Excellence 10 times.

At the National Championships, Lucy brought home 11 medals between 1984 and 1996. She also captured a Silver Medal in 1987, as well as three Gold Medals and one Silver Medal at the 1991 Canada Winter Games. Lucy did not rest there, going on to compete for Canada at the 1992 Albertville Olympics. Lucy will be forever known as an Olympian.

Lucy’s contributions to the sport of cross-country skiing don’t end on the podium. She has become a role model for youth as they aspire to accomplish great things and soar to greater heights. Her athletic and life journeys have been about determination, hard work, setting goals and chasing dreams — all accomplished through her passion for cross-country skiing.

Lucy’s life is defined by her pursuit of excellence, and the Yukon is better off for becoming her chosen home.