Gavin Berube has turned a Christmas present into Nordic skiing success.
The 15-year-old from Ignace, Ont., received a pair of skate skis for Christmas. Now, a few months later, he’s already earned a provincial championship.
“I’ve seen my neighbours ski around the lake quite a bit, and it looked pretty fun,” Berube said.
So, Berube asked for a pair of skate skis for Christmas. He got his wish courtesy of his parents, and hit the snow with a neighbour teaching him some basic skills.
Berube isn’t a stranger to high school sports, as he’d competed in cross-country running. In fact, the school’s athletic director and guidance
