– Check out the latest from Holly Brooks and crew on Eagle Glacier, Jessie Diggins on her first EASTERN REG camp, CXC’s Karl Nygren who’s been dialing in some quality L3 intervals and the Callaghan Valley Training … READ MORE →

– It is already time to start preparing for another great season – fall start up is here! CCC has developed a Jackrabbit Poster as a new format for the Jackrabbit skiers to record … READ MORE →

– The world’s leading long distance cross country ski team, Team Coop, promotes Katja Boner to assistant Team Director. Team Coop consists of 9 athletes from 5 different countries, and competes in the long … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final countdown is now on for the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and the USA for the 2012-2013 season as determined … READ MORE →

(Stratton, VT) – Check out the latest from the SMS Nordic Eastern REG Camp underway in Stratton, VT. After an easier afternoon yesterday (skate technique or strength), our intensity continued this morning with some … READ MORE →

(British Columbia) – Cross Country BC (CCBC), the Provincial Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in British Columbia, is currently seeking to fill a full-time Athlete Development Coordinator position.
General Responsibilities. This position is responsible for … READ MORE →

– Liz Stephen of the US Ski team had a historic year in 2012/13, placing 5th in the 10k freestyle at the 2013 World Ski Championships (a best-ever finish for a US female), winning … READ MORE →

– WADA has completed its 2012 Annual Report and published it on WADA’s Web site. It is available in a dynamic e-format and in PDF format for printing. In line with many large corporations … READ MORE →

– The London 2012 Olympic Games marked the first time in history that all countries participating in the Games had women athletes on their teams. As the number of women in sport continues to … READ MORE →

– On June 21, FIS Roller Skiing specialists started their fight for the season title as the FIS Roller Skiing World Cup 2013 began. The competitions got underway in Oroslavje, Croatia with free technique … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – There’s still time to vote for who you think are the most deserving athletes for the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and … READ MORE →

– The Birkie Ski Foundation and Telemark Lodge (closes again) – Am I the only one who sees what should happen here, especially as the Birkie’s race calendar continues to fill out with more … READ MORE →

– The television coverage report from the 2012/13 season provided by data provider Repucom summarises the detailed viewing figures from the FIS World Cup series. It features highlights such as the overall total broadcasting … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – USA Ski Jumping national team athletes will be sporting a distinctive look and one that will help them train in comfort and style, thanks to a new partnership announced today … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Rundle Sport Inc. is a new company based in Canmore, AB, that has introduced an innovative new rollerski to the market, RUNDLESKI™. The three co-owners, Hugues Wanlin, Alain Parent, and Andrew … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) Be a part of Canada’s #1 charity devoted to our Olympic Athletes and high performance sport. The Canadian Olympic Foundation is a national charitable organization created by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC). … READ MORE →

(Rumford, Maine) – The Maine Winter Sports Center, which has owned and operated Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine since 2003, has announced its intention to close the alpine mountain, effective immediately.
“The timing is unfortunate … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Today, adidas Canada and the Canadian Olympic Team announced a four-year partnership agreement making adidas the Official High Performance Apparel and Footwear Supplier for the Canadian Olympic Team. In the fall … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest news from US skiers in training for the upcoming Olympic season. Jessie Diggins has bid adieu to her adventures in Park City and is headed to Stratton, VT; Noah … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – In a sure sign of the coming 2014 Olympic Winter Games season, members of the US National ski jumping team have arrived in Europe to begin their first international preparation … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada would like to extend its thoughts to all families affected by the devastating floods in southern Alberta. As many of the national body’s athletes and staff call Canmore, … READ MORE →

(Sochi, Russia) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) team is currently in Sochi, Russia inspecting the 2014 Winter Olympic sites. For all teams no detail is too small in pursuit of a gold medal. … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The affairs of CCC are governed by an elected Board of Directors, composed of the President, six (6) Directors at Large, a DCC appointed Director and an Athlete Director. As of … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Talkin’ with the Gravy Train is pleased to present Part 2 of our interview with Canadian cross-country skiing star Chandra Crawford from Canmore, AB, of Olympic fame who is training on her own … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Welcome once again to the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and the USA for the 2012-2013 season determined by votes from readers … READ MORE →

– Be a part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – This week on Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, we bring you Part 1 of an interview with Canadian cross-country skier, 2006 Olympic sprint gold medalist, and Fast and Female founder Chandra … READ MORE →

– During the perjury trial of Finnish former competitive cross-country skiers Janne Immonen, Harri Kirvesniemi, and Jari Isometsä on Tuesday, former head coach of the Finnish National Ski Team, Kari-Pekka Kyrö, testified that he … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – One of Canada’s most accomplished and respected sport leaders, Peter Judge, has been named the new director of winter sport for Own the Podium, the world-leading organization designed to help Canadian … READ MORE →

– This issue of the Worldloppet and FIS Marathon Cup Newsletter includes lots of important information, including a historical decision to open the series to smaller races as “associated” races. Plus, there are details … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – For once, I’m going to let the pictures do the talking! Here’s what we’ve been up to in Park City the past few days full of hiking, biking, swimming, pasta… … READ MORE →

– Over the past month, skiers and biathletes around the world have been getting back to training. For many of those at the upper levels, this means a round of testing. It might be … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks’ Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) junior racing program is searching for an assistant coach to work as part of a team of professional and volunteer coaches in … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – Haig Glacier dates still available! Due to a recent cancellation we have the week of July 2-8 now open. If you or your club would be interested in attending for all … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – Underscoring the importance of professional development and coaching education, the National Nordic Fund announced new requirements for coaches seeking funding for supported travel, competitive trips and summer camp efforts.
Beginning in … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest news from US and Canadian National Team skiers in training for the upcoming Olympic season. Liz Stephen reports from Norway, Noah The Hoff Hoffman is in Park City at the … READ MORE →

– We have two trail work weekends this summer that still need some eager volunteers. Coming from out of town? No problem!  We have several willing members to host volunteers for Saturday night. We will … READ MORE →

– The Austrian based Snowproof Racing presents the team’s line up for the upcoming season. A mix between experienced and well known skiers as well as some younger athletes should help the team to … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – USASJ Athletic Director Alan Johnson announced today that former US Ski Team ski jumper Blake Hughes will fill an assistant coaching role with USA Ski Jumping. Hughes will assist USASJ … READ MORE →

– Check out these great videos offering new thinking, insights, ideas and changes that are taking place in Elite xc ski racing and training courtesy of the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre. Learn more … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest from Fast & Female as founder Chandra Crawford trains solo for Sochi, the Bellas, Bikes & BBQ is this weekend, pink rollerskis YES,  Fundraising, Upcoming Events and guess who’s … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Canada is pleased to announce that Martine Zilligen is now filling the previously vacant position of marketing coordinator. Martine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Kinesiology and … READ MORE →

(Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia) – Meetings of eight different Cross-Country Committees addressed some important topics mainly concerning the World Cup calendar and rules. After extensive discussions and debate, various proposals were presented and confirmed by the … READ MORE →

– APU Nordic Ski Center tends to be in the headlines quite a bit… maybe it’s Fasterskier reporting on one of the three USST Women that ski for APU (Kikkan, Sadie and myself) or … READ MORE →

(Dubrovnik, Croatia) – At a meeting on Monday, June 10, in Dubrovnik, the FIS Council confirmed the calendar for the FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessmann for the 2013/14 season. The coming winter … READ MORE →

(Hayward, WI) – On June 13-16, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host delegates from all 16 nations of the Worldloppet Ski Federation at the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Hayward/Cable, Wisconsin. The American … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – When making plans for the summer, I hadn’t exactly planned on taking any online classes. I mean, I took a General Psychology class last summer and liked it, except for … READ MORE →

(Canmore, Alta.) – It is with great pleasure and high hopes that Cross Country Canada (CCC) announces the hiring of Michael Vieira as CCC’s Manager of Coaching Development (MCD).
The MCD position is aimed at … READ MORE →

(Muskoka, ON) – Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club is located in the stunningly beautiful Muskoka district comprised of lakes and rolling Canadian Shield.  The Club is located within Arrowhead Provincial Park Nordic Ski Centre a … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Be a part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest … READ MORE →