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ABOUT

Danny Letain has been waterskiing and barefoot waterskiing for over 40 years. Now living at beautiful Hatzic Lake, on the far western borders of Mission, BC. Danny heads out to the beautiful waters of Hatzic to teach others, passing on his deep treasure chest of knowledge to raw beginners, all the way to top level slalom skiers. And some evenings you can find him out running Hatzic Lake’s private slalom course!
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DANNY’S STORY

Danny, a left-arm amputee since 1980, has never let this limit his passion or career. For over 40 years, he has taught waterskiing and barefoot skiing, helping more than 250 students develop their skills. He began waterskiing at 12 and barefoot skiing by 13, later competing in Ontario while building a lifelong coaching career.

Beyond water sports, Danny also excelled in adaptive alpine skiing. He served as head coach of the Alberta Adaptive Ski Racing program from 1992 to 1994 and later coached at Sun Peaks from 2012 to 2016. A Paralympian, he represented Canada in 1992 and competed internationally, demonstrating resilience and dedication to advancing adaptive sports.

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HATZIC LAKE

Let’s Ski is located at beautiful Hatzic Lake, on the north side of the Fraser River between Maple Ridge and Mission, surrounded by the Coast Mountains. Known for its calm, protected waters, it’s ideal for waterskiing and barefooting, with early mornings offering glass-like conditions perfect for learning and progression.

This private lake setting includes a private dock, easy access, and plenty of free parking. Open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, there’s no waiting for a boat launch—just drive up, suit up, and ski. It’s a peaceful, scenic escape that feels far from the city, yet is close and convenient for you and your family.

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