In this episode of ParaSport Nation, Alex Smyth and guest co-host Kelly MacDonald dive into the latest in Canadian para sport. The show begins with big news from Canadian Blind Hockey, announcing three new programs across Victoria and Edmonton — a clear sign of the sport’s national growth. Next, Paralympic sit skier Kurt Oatway joins the conversation to discuss his breakout 2024–25 season, the technical details behind his customized sit ski, and why he thrives in speed events like downhill and Super-G. Kurt opens up about the financial and logistical hurdles of off-season training, his love for hard, compact snow, and why he competes without music — a rarity in elite sport. Then, Paralympic snowboarder Tyler Turner reflects on a season of hard lessons and renewed motivation. Despite setbacks, he captured both the Crystal Globe and World Championship titles. Turner explains how fierce competition from U.S. and Japanese riders is raising the bar, why snowboard cross is his true passion, and how skydiving, base jumping, and mountain biking keep him in peak form year-round. Finally, Alex and Kelly wrap up with a spirited round of “Blind Power Rankings,” ranking Paralympic winter sports from ice hockey to alpine skiing.