(Canmore, AB) – October 19th is an important date for Canadian and U.S. skiers. On this day, the season starts in Canmore thanks to Frozen Thunder. In 2009, the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park … READ MORE →

– As we get closer to ski season, the attention of our staff turns more and more to our wax room.  Equipment orders are trickling in, and with that comes the task of stocking … READ MORE →

– Dear Skiers and Birkie Enthusiasts… so far sooo good! The 2014 Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival is being held Feb. 7-8 and registration is now open. The Early bird deadline is Wednesday, November 20.
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(Yellowstone, Montana) – Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.
For coaches, clubs, and teams
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(Hanover, New Hampshire) – Many cross country (XC) ski areas operate in an environmentally-friendly manner, and some of these operators, who are exemplars using the most sustainable practices, have created a collective of the … READ MORE →

(Pittsfield, Vermont) – Michael D. Gallagher, 72, of Pittsfield, Vermont passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Yonkers, NY, the son of Donald … READ MORE →

(Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, QC) – A 4.9km roller ski trail has been built up the flanks of Mont Sainte Anne. The project, which was the result of a partnership between Mont Sainte Anne, the Pierre-Harvey National … READ MORE →

(Huntington, Vermont) – The Camels Hump Nordic Skiers Association (CHNSA) is a 35 kilometers-plus trail system, ranging from carefully groomed skating runs to barely discernable backcountry challenges, located on unique mix of public and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – On October 20th, Fast and Female is hosting a “Champ Camp” event taking place on Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic Centre to celebrate the start of the ski season. Olympic … READ MORE →

– In March 2013 Cross Country Canada launched a one-of-a-kind marketing campaign that showcased the universal appeal of cross-country skiing to Canadians of all ages and abilities. Geared towards increasing awareness as well as … READ MORE →

(Zurich, SUI) – With just three weeks before the start of the 2013/14 season, the FIS Technical Committee Meetings were held in Zurich (SUI) as is traditional. Between 1st-5th October 2013, the FIS family … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest from Len Valjas who’s now back training hard after his knee surgery; Jessie Diggins who gets WOWED by 135 young participants at the recent Fast and Female camp in … READ MORE →

(Whistler, BC) – The Sport School Instructor delivers instruction and educational programs to guests of Whistler Olympic Park (WOP).  At WOP, Sport School Instructors often deliver introductory sport and community programming and are therefore … READ MORE →

– John J. Hugus M.D., age 57, from Wausau, passed away Sunday, October 6, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 17-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was an avid cross-country skier who founded … READ MORE →

– On September 24 and 25, board members from SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, along with National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) board members, joined forces in Washington, D.C. … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – USA Ski jumping athletes have truly become modern day Marco Polo’s this summer traveling around the globe in the quest for high-level international training and competitions, featuring some outstanding performances … READ MORE →

(Lenzerheide, Switzerland) – Last year, the FIS Tour de Ski made its first stop ever in Switzerland. Val Müstair, home area of Dario Cologna successful’s great sprint free on the 1st of January 2013. … READ MORE →

– CAAWS Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) Fund supports the development of women leaders and support organizations that are currently offering or creating sport programs targeted to girls and women. CAAWS awards 12 WISE … READ MORE →

– The coaching staff for the World University Games taking place in December is looking for  a potential  sponsor  and race support person.  This position is in addition to the team leader, coach and … READ MORE →

(Vancouver, BC) – Check out Sigge’s Nordic Racers Ski Club Wine and Cheese and Jackrabbit Ski Swap plus much more as the xc ski season soon gets underway…
Nordic Racers Ski Club Wine and Cheese
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– Check out the latest tweets and vids from Holly Brooks on APU (very cool), Ivan Babikov’s tower of babel (aka baggage), Alexis Turgeon’s MSA palette, Sadie Bjornsen’s ski smile, Kikkan Randall’s battle w/the treadmill, … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Come challenge Alberta World Cup Academy in a running race up the Spray Lakes road! All proceeds go to helping support the team for their upcoming season!
Race Information:
Date: October 12th, 2013
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(Vermont) – Word of Mike Gallagher’s passing yesterday has left a large hole in many hearts today both in this country and abroad. Gallagher, who passed away on his 72nd birthday at his home … READ MORE →

– Following approval on 11th September 2013 by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee – of which FIS President Gian Franco Kasper is a member –, the 2014 List of Prohibited Substances and … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – Set aside for a long time, the Canadian long distance Loppet Championships will be back in 2014, right here in our backyard! Cross Country Canada and the Gatineau Loppet are pleased … READ MORE →

– Every skier loves a challenge. It isn’t long in this sport before someone learns that you can’t sit back and hope something happens, you have to work hard, you have to make. it. happen. 

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(Italy) – When the leaves start to turn in New England, nordic skiers come to full realization that fall leads directly to winter. Snow is just around the corner. But for professional nordic racers, … READ MORE →