(Canmore, AB) – The aim of these documents is to describe the criteria that will be used by Cross Country Canada for nominating able bodied  and Para-Nordic athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program … READ MORE →

(Willmington, NY) – While the focus of fourth annual Climb to the Castle roller-ski race up Whiteface Mountain was on men’s winner Kris Freeman – his first win in four attempts – and diminutive … READ MORE →

(Silver Star, BC) –  Attached are some pictures taken at Silver Star Mountain Resort this morning showing the first snow fall of the season. The Nordic trails open November 6, 2010 at Silver Star … READ MORE →

– It may be one of the quietest weeks of the year on the world’s ski slopes as far as tourism is concerned, however, the opening of the outdoor FIS World Cup season is … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to alert the Canadian sport community that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2011 Prohibited List and updated the … READ MORE →

(Stratton, VT) – Snow: Stratton has it! There’s no tactful way to lead into this announcement. We’re not ones to brag, but what’s the point of sugar coating the news? Coating, as in the … READ MORE →

(Whiteface, New York) – If racing five miles (8km) up a mountain road doesn’t satisfy a skier’s desire for hard-core pain, the relentless headwind that always meets us for the final mile does the … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With the elite level race season starting soon we’re excited to announce that the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Contests are back following phenomenal response last year, both here and abroad. Once … READ MORE →

(Zürich, Switzerland) – During the FIS Ski Jumping Committee meeting in Zürich last week, some important issues were proposed and will be forwarded to the FIS Council for approval. Prior to this meeting, some … READ MORE →

– The Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club is pleased to announce the hiring of a new assistant coach, Marc Gilbertson. A resident of Vermont since childhood, Marc has been a teacher at Lamoille Union High … READ MORE →

– NENSA is looking to hire an Adaptive Programs Director who is a self-directed, highly motivated, team player with a demonstrated track-record of working at a high-level in the sport of cross country skiing. … READ MORE →

(Vancouver, BC) – Following the 2010 Vancouver Games some of the Olympic facilities like the Richmond Olympic Oval, a state-of-the-art fitness centre with a $178-million price-tag, are already in heavy use. But the athlete’s … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, UT) – Olympic medalists who shared a piece of history with the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding’s record performance in Vancouver will reunite on stage in Salt Lake City Thursday, … READ MORE →

– Encourage your students to take the Canadian Olympic School Program Challenge. By exercising the mind, body and character with some of Canada’s finest Olympians, students will earn their Canadian Olympic School Program Award … READ MORE →

– Here’s the second question for Ask the PRO, a new feature at skitrax.com where readers are invited to ask former Canadian head coach, Dave Wood, the winningest xc ski coach in North America, … READ MORE →

  (Dachstein, Austria) – Vancouver Olympic champion, Justyna Kowalczyk, traveled to Austria on Thursday to begin another period of preparation for the upcoming season with a training  camp on the Dachstein glacier. “We arrived OK … READ MORE →

(Willmington, NY) –  Laura Spector (USBA) and Kris Freeman (USST) topped the women’s and men’s field respectively the 4th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Friday, October 8. Rounding out … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – It’s like clockwork. The leaves turn, the days get shorter, the mornings turn nippy and our Canadian xc ski crew make our yearly move south in search of the perfect … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI.) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic has recently solidified a partnership program with Rocky Mountain Racers, the premier Canadian sports organization for cross country skiing and biathlon sports. Mt. Borah will be … READ MORE →

– We’re excited to present the first of two Ask the PRO questions we received for former Canadian head coach, Dave Wood, the winningest coach in North America. Readers are invited to ask Dave … READ MORE →

– This fall, for a change of pace, I decided to finish my hard block of training by competing in Vancouver’s infamous Grouse Grind Mountain Run.  After a block of big volume and high … READ MORE →

– The U.S. Ski Team is offering two coaching positions for the 2011 J1 Scandinavian Cup  Race Series. Both positions are fully funded by NCCSEF. Coaches looking to apply for these positions should have … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Here are some photos from the Park City training camp – it has been a great first half! The weather has been fantastic – a little warmer than AK this time of … READ MORE →

(Oslo, Norway) – There are only 141 days until the main event for Nordic ski racers and fans this winter, the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo, Norway. Since 2006, when Oslo … READ MORE →

(Saranac Lake, NY) – There are two significant road signs along the winding highway leading from Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains. The first is stark green and marks Fletcher Farm road in Vermontville, population … READ MORE →

– We’re stoked to present Ask the Pro featuring former Canadian head coach, Dave Wood, the winningest xc ski coach in North America with multiple Winter Olympic Games under his belt. His career highlights … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – Going from sea level to 2,400 meters is a big jump to make, but that’s essentially what the Canadian National Ski Team has done going from their recent intensity camp … READ MORE →

– Women ski jumpers are hoping this month they will finally get the nod from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that they will be included in the Olympic Winter Games beginning in 2014 in … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) informs the Canadian sport community that an updated version of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) is now in effect. These rules belong to … READ MORE →

– Norway’s Petter Northug, last year’s runner up,  is considering a mobile home for this year’s Tour de Ski given the brutal schedule and travel time involved. Looking to shave seconds off his time … READ MORE →

– During this World Cup season, the total prize money from the first to the last event amounts to 3.125 million CHF ($3.125 US). For a win in a World Cup event, 15,000 CHF … READ MORE →

(Jackson, NH ) – Two of the world’s leading ski companies are working with Gorham Bike and Ski Shop at the Jackson Ski Touring Center to create “concept shops” where skiers can experience for … READ MORE →

(Gatineau Park) – A total of 257 roller skiers gathered on Saturday morning Oct. 2 in Gatineau Park as Ottawa’s Fresh Air Experience ski shop sponsored an attempt to set a World Record for … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Ottawa Ski Club is celebrating it’s 100 anniversary with a gala evening on Oct. 23 at  Camp Fortune’s main lodge from 5:30pm to 11pm including celebrity guests, entertainment, silent auction … READ MORE →

October 2, 2010 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by the Russian cross-country skier Yuliya Chepalova against the decision of the Anti-Doping Panel of the International … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – With the first snow touching the ground in Banff last week, my off-season training is nearing the end. Rollerskiing, biking, and trail running will soon be replaced my swift gliding … READ MORE →