“I can’t take credit for being the first man to bring skis to America. I’m not even the first Norwegian. I was one of the fellows who introduced skiing for fun, no doubt.” –Herman ‘Jackrabbit’ Smith-Johannsen
Loving this piece by CBC Quebec about cross country ski legend Herman ‘Jackrabbit’ Smith-Johannsen who blazed ski trails throughout the Laurentians over a six decade span and is credited with popularizing cross-country skiing in Canada. If you’ve ever find you yourself enjoying a day of skiing in the Laurentians, make sure to think about reflect on Jackrabbit Johannsen and his contribution to sport.Â