(Gallivare, Sweden) – The Norwegians continued to dominate in Sweden as Norway 1, lead by anchor Marit Bjoergen, earned another convincing victory in the women’s 4x5km mixed technique relay over Sweden 1 in second … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – It wasn’t the World Cup, but there has been some high-quality skiing at Birch Hill in Fairbanks this weekend, with more to come on Sunday. Friday’s race was a night race … READ MORE →

(Rovaniemi, Finland) – North Americans had strong showings at the FIS Finnish Cup Rovaniemi Sprints in Finland today, with Chandra Crawford (CAN) and Dasha Gaiazova (CAN) sweeping the top two spots in the women’s … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Sweden’s Marcus Hellner scored the win in the men’s 15km race today as the WCup season is underway. American Kris Freeman had a strong day placing 9th while team mate Noah … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen killed it winning the women’s 10km freestyle World Cup opener in Gallivare by just over 41s over local favourite Charlotte Kalle (SWE) in second with Italy’s Arianna Follis in … READ MORE →

Gallivare, Sweden – The first World Cup of the season is tomorrow and you can bet that I am pretty pumped about dat! All the training is behind me, some days were awesome, some … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Response has been phenomenal once again for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest with over 300 teams registered, and due to popular demand we have extended the final … READ MORE →

(Morrisville, VT) Both skiers and non-skiers alike succeeded in the 2 Annual SkiErg World Sprints; Christopher McLaughlin, who uses the SkiErg at home for fitness, set a new men’s new world- record time of … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – For the last few days I have been preoccupied with the start of the FIS World Cup cross-country season. Now, with literally hours to go until the opening in Gallivare, … READ MORE →

(The Vatican) – Pope Benedict XVI warned athletes against doping or using their bodies like a “tool to be strengthened at all costs, maybe even using unlawful means,” during a hearing with a group … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Take a look at some of the top skiers in the game like Petter Northug, Alexander Legov and Ole Einer Bjorndalen during the men’s 15km free as they show us how … READ MORE →

– Petter Northug (NOR) has made the decision that he will not travel to the World Cup opener in Gällivare, Sweden, reports FIS Cross Country.
According to Norwegian National Team coach Morten Aa Djupvik, Northug’s … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss the opportunity to register your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest and be eligible to win fabulous prizes. The WCup season kicks off in … READ MORE →

(Rovaniemi, Finland) – The NCCSEF-sponsored early season trip to Finland is back in the land of Santa.  Our first blast of racing went really well in Muonio, as many of you have already probably … READ MORE →

– The Directors of the Canadian Ski Marathon and the Canadian Birkebeiner, together with the Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services, proudly announce that Saturday, February 12th is Nordic Ski Day in Canada. … READ MORE →

– Petter Northug delivered two sub-par performances at the national opener in Beitostoelen. On Saturday afternoon he left home with sickness. Northug did not feel well and over 15 km Free he finished 49th … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – The United States Ski Jumping (USASJ) has officially launched the Getting USASJ to the Start Bar one-time fundraising project. The goal of Getting USASJ to the Start Bar is to … READ MORE →

– Do you know a woman who has played a pivotal role in sport and physical activity in 2010? Someone who has been a leader, a game-changer, a trailblazer this year? A woman who … READ MORE →

– Compartment Syndrome has sidelined an increasing number of ski racers in recent years, but now there are new numbers showing just how many athletes are affected. A survey carried out over the past … READ MORE →

– Ski resorts continue to receive snowf, just in time for the winter season. Although it is still relatively early in the season, things are looking good for the months to come. Recent days … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski/Fairbanks will begin with a Friday evening prologue under the lights at Birch Hill, beginning at 5:00PM. Women will go 2.75Km and men will go 3Km, … READ MORE →

(Gällivare, Sweden) – The 15km skate in Bruksvallarna was similar to most other season opening distance races I’ve done over here in Europe. It’s burns the lungs, and your legs are seemingly looking up … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Light snow is falling outside and the weatherman is calling for more. There are less than seven days to go and almost all of them have a snowflake in the … READ MORE →

– Beginning a few years ago with soft goods, One Way OY from Finland is now expanding very fast. After sponsoring Petra Madjic from the Slovenian XC team,  partnering with Team X-tra of Norway … READ MORE →

– The Swix Triac 1.0 debuted at the 2010 olympic Games where athletes choosing Swix poles won 70% of  all the Olympic gold medals.  The Swix Triac 1.0 is stiffer, stronger and lighter than … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Here’s a video from the first FIS races of the season in Beitostolen, Norway this past weekend. Check out some race action from the heartland of XC skiing set to an … READ MORE →

(Gällivare, Sweden) – After the races on Sunday a few of us jumped in the van and headed over to Levi, a town about 45 minutes away to catch the second run of … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) advises athletes and support personnel that supplements containing the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine are widely available in the Canadian market and have been the … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With many teams already registered excitement is building for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is Friday, Nov. 19, at … READ MORE →

(Silver Star, BC) – Mother Nature’s finally delivered on her promise of snow for the year as Silver Star sets to open its Nordic season, Thursday, November 18. With as much as 25 centimetres … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – US XC Ski Team star Kikkan Randall won the Sprint Skate opener on Friday, Nov. 12 as the FIS racing season got underway in Muonio, Finland. The US scored three podiums … READ MORE →

(Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis announced today that the new RCS Carbonlite Skating Race Boot is now available at retail locations nationwide. Featuring several new Fischer innovations, the boot ensures a perfect fit to … READ MORE →

(Beitostoelen, Norway) – The Norwegian star Petter Northug, who won four Olympic medals in 2010, is ill and was forced to end his first foray into FIS competition in Beitostoelen, Norway early after two … READ MORE →

– The Swedish Cross-country Team has developed a new type of cross-country ski pole basket in partnership with Marcus Leijon and Mikael Svaren at Vintersportcentrum Östersund. The Swedish team’s goal for the past 12 … READ MORE →

– Over $8,000 has now been raised in our auction, but many, many great deals remain.  Check it out, enjoy some bidding, and see what great prizes you may be able to win!  Items … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – The USA’s Kris Freeman landed on the podium again claiming second in the men’s 10km freestyle race on Sunday only 8s behind winner Sergey Shiriaev (RUS) with Tim Tscharnke (GER) claiming … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – It was another great day for the Canucks in Sweden with Canada’s Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey just off the podium in 4th and 5th as Sweden’s Marcus Hellner took the … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen was back in the thick of things obviously feeling better to score a convincing win in the women’s 10km free race on Sunday in Beitostolen over team mate … READ MORE →

– The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is ready to impose 4-year doping bans but federations and national doping bodies are reluctant to follow suit. Most continue with the 2-year ban possibly because they’re worried … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – My day is ending much the same way it began: lying on my bed in my underwear with my legs up on the wall listening to The Strokes melancholic New York-inspired … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic, based out of Coon Valley, Wisconsin will again be supplying Steinbock Racing with their 2011 custom race kits. In its inaugural year, Steinbock racing had an … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – Kris Freeman (USA) claimed his first victory of the season over a strong field with a great performance to win the men’s 10km classic in Muonio on Saturday by 12s over … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – Devon Kershaw and Len Valjas lead a strong Canadian performance placing 3rd and 4th respectively in the 1.65km men’s A final at the FIS Sprints in Bruksvallarna behind winner and local … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – The USA’s Torin Koos is the lone North American racing in Beitostolen this weekend qualifying in 17th in the men’s 1.4km sprint out of 54 starters. Norway’s Anders Gloersen led the … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Over 100 teams have registered for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is Friday, Nov. 19, the day before the … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Russians stole the show in the men’s 15km free race at the FIS Beitosprinten event with temperatures around zero degrees meaning there might have been some waxing/ski issues. Alexander Legkov (RUS) … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – It’s been snowing all day here in Muonio for the skate sprint races and it was a successful day for the U.S skiers. The prelims began at 9:30 am, just as … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Not surprising the Norwegian women swept the podium at the season opener in Beitostolen with Therese Johaug taking the win in the women’s 10km skate followed by Kristin Størmer Steira in … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – We arrived on Monday night to Muonio, Finland, after a solid 30 or so hours of travel time. We are way up here, where it is dusk all the time. The … READ MORE →

Born in Bend, Oregon, Morgan Arritola made the 2010 US Olympic Team and competed in Vancouver. In this candid interview she looks back at some of her difficulties at the Winter Games, calling them … READ MORE →