The life of a World Cup Wax Tech with Julia Ystgaard

In this episode, we chat with Julia Ystgaard the Technical Services Coordinator from Nordiq Canada. We delve into her responsibilities within the World Cup team, explore the day-to-day experiences of a wax technician, and address the gender imbalance faced by female wax technicians and coaches on the World Cup circuit.Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s optimal sport and recreational activity with more than one million Canadians participating annually. Its 77,000 members include athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all ages and abilities. With the support of its valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Nordiq Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. For more information on Nordiq Canada, visit https://nordiqcanada.ca.