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The CSIA Board of Directors and the Hall of Fame & Member Recognition (HOFMR) Committee extends its heartfelt condolences to Linda’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives she touched. Her exceptional contributions to sport, ski instruction, and the broader CSIA community leave an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations of instructors and athletes.
Linda’s athletic career was remarkable in its scope. She competed in the Winter Olympics in two different sports, Alpine Skiing in 1964 and Luge in 1968, and went on to represent Canada at three Water Skiing World Championships (1969, 1971, and 1973), making her one of the very few athletes to compete at the highest level in both winter and summer sports. In 1976, she served as Assistant Chef de Mission for the Canadian Olympic Team at the Innsbruck Games.
Beyond her competitive achievements. Linda was a dedicated leader and educator and pioneer for women within the CSIA. At a time when few women were visible in senior instructional leadership roles, her presence as a Level 4 Course Conductor helped open doors and paved the way for other female instructors to pursue the Course Conductor pathway. She held the role of Ski School Director at six ski areas throughout her career, highlighted by eight years at Mont-Avila and Saint-Sauveur.
In 2004, the CSIA had the honour of inducting Linda into its Hall of Fame, one of seven Halls of Fame to recognize her contributions, alongside the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame, the Laurentian Ski Hall of Fame, and the Quebec Water Ski Hall of Fame, among others. She was also a longtime supporter of the Laurentian Ski Museum, where she served on the board of directors and was a past president.
Linda will be truly missed by all those that had the pleasure of knowing her and will remain an example of what dedication and perseverance will allow one to achieve.
Rest in peace, Linda. Your legacy will live on.
Mike DesBrisay, HOF Chair and CSIA National Board, on behalf of the CSIA