One Award. Thousands Represented.
In May 2024, Mikayla Balfour was named Student Entrepreneur of the Year for building Nexarina.
She didn’t win by following the rules.
She won by rewriting them.
I wanted to build a brand that saw women."
We didn’t just make outerwear.
We made news.
When CBC reached out, it wasn’t just about the gear, it was about what the gear represents.
We built Nexarina to challenge an industry that left too many women behind. Seeing our jackets on the news wasn’t just a milestone.
It was a signal that the world is finally listening.
Edmonton Journal
Where Frustration Sparked a Movement
Nexarina’s story began with one woman, a mountain, and outerwear that didn’t fit.
Now, it’s a Canadian startup designing high-performance gear that finally does.
In the Press
Carving a New Path
From Edmonton’s startup scene to the slopes, Nexarina is challenging the outerwear industry’s status quo.
A Founder on a Mission
Named one of NAIT’s top grads of 2024, Mikayla Balfour is more than a business success, she’s a force for fit.
From Student to Startup
Nexarina was built to fix what the industry overlooked, turning frustration into performance-driven design.
Back Where It Started
Mikayla’s hometown paper spotlights how her lived experience shaped a brand built to fit every body.
In the News
Nexarina has been featured in local and national media for its bold approach to women’s snowboarding outerwear. Founded by Mikayla Balfour, Nexarina designs high-performance snow jackets, pants, and bibs made to fit women of all sizes with inclusive sizing, technical fabrics, and rider-tested details. Our story has been spotlighted by CBC News, Edmonton Journal, Tech Life Today, Taproot Edmonton, and more for one reason: women’s outerwear was overdue for a revolution. We just happened to start it.
Learn more about how Nexarina is changing the game in women’s snow gear.