
May 24, 2013 – The potential for a tragic roller ski accident is significant especially as more skiers take to the roads in the late summer and fall. My concern started with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23, 2013 (Oslo, Norway_ – Kristin Størmer Steira was injured after being hit by car during a roller skiing training session in Oslo on Tuesday. Størmer Steira, who suffered two broken ribs … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23, 2013 – Today, Suncor Energy, the proud owner of Petro-Canada announced the 2013 Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence (FACE) recipients. The 2013 FACE recipients represent a balance of summer, winter and … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Here is Part 2 of our interview with USST’s Liz Stephen on Talkin’ with the Gravy Train. Stephen, 26, of East Montpelier, Vermont was a talented young alpine skier years ago who switched … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Quebec City, QC) – Skibec Nordic is seeking a Head Coach and Assistant Coach for 50 athletes from four clubs in the region of Quebec City – The Walk to St-Jean-Chrysostome, Beaver Kanik Valcartier, … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Saint Petersburg, Russia) – Under the theme “The State of Our Industry – Examining the Health of Sport”, this year’s SportAccord Convention will get underway on May 26 in Saint Petersburg (RUS). In the … READ MORE → 0 comments

– FIS Cross-Country News is bringing you a brand new series of interviews: Cross-Country Talk. Each week we will publish an interview with somebody who has something to say about cross-country skiing, athletes, coaches, … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Zeke Williams is a ski racer with Nakkertok and this year was one of Canada’s top junior racers. Over this past winter he represented Canada at the Junior World’s and was the overall … READ MORE → 0 comments

– In this edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, we spend some time with USST’s Liz Stephen to chat about her stellar season, the importance of team, and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Puerto Alcudia in Mallorca and Riksgränsen are going to be the first locations of the new cross-country season for the Swedish national team. “The men will be biking and running in southern latitudes … READ MORE → 0 comments
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– I’m back from an awesome 5 day vacation in Florida with my Mom and sister, and back to regular training. I did a lot of running in Florida and some swimming, but it … READ MORE → 0 comments
![Petter Northug wants to go it alone... [P] Nordic Focus Petter Northug wants to go it alone... [P] Nordic Focus](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Northug-1545-100x56.jpg)
– At a press conference last week Norway’s cross-country skiing superstar Petter Northug Jr. announced he is leaving the national team to prepare for the Olympic season on his own. “I want to control … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Park City, Utah) – Noname is a genuine Scandinavian sports brand, established in 1999, specializing in design, production and sales of custom made sport textiles for clubs and companies. The Noname head office and … READ MORE → 0 comments
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(Montreal, QC) – Drug testing is not working due to a lack of willpower claims Dick Pound, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Blog. Wednesdays…Why Wednesday? Why should you believe me that I will stick to the schedule of updating the ye ol’ blog weekly – and midweek for that matter? Those are all great queries. … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Park City, Utah) – USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) announced today the 2013-14 USA Ski Jumping National Team from it’s Park City, UT headquarters. In making the announcement USASJ Athletic Director Alan Johnson called the … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Vernon, BC) – “There’s plenty of snow up here to ski on,” says Scott Lemon, manager of Sovereign Lake. “This Saturday, for the price of a fancy coffee, we will be offering a cross-country … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – This past weekend Craftsbury followed this recipe as we rolled out the last of our 2012-13 Mt. Craftsbury snow pile for some fun sprints and relays – the first (annual?) Slush … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Park City, UT) — USA Ski Jumping is pleased to announce that Stormy Kromer has been named the Official Lifestyle Apparel Sponsor of the USASJ.
Stormy Kromer is a division of Jacquart Fabric Products located … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Heber City, UT) – The Swiss Company, Toko, announced today the US release of Toko Care Line products. Formulated to be resource-saving and environmentally friendly, Toko’s Eco Wash and Eco Proof lead a line-up … READ MORE → 0 comments
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– Here is Part 2 of our interview with Dave Knoop, the Director of the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) on Talkin’ with the Gravy Train. Knoop gives an inside look at the history of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Tabernash, CO) – Here’s one of our 2014 product vids that was missed during our coverage of the SIA 2013 Demo at Devils Thumb in Tabernash, Colorado where SkiTrax caught up with Atomic’s Isaac … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) made significant progress in its mission to enhance global support in the fight against doping in sport during the Agency’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings … READ MORE → 0 comments
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– The past World Cup season has not only seen some outstanding competitions, but also some industry brands that have once again marked their excellence and underscored the substantial support provided by the industry … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Vancouver, BC) – Today, 107 Canadian Olympic hopefuls, 43 coaches and 60 National Sport Federation support staff wrapped up a weekend of intensive preparation for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games as part of … READ MORE → 0 comments
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(Toronto, ON) – Excitement and optimism were in the air this afternoon as the Canadian Paralympic Committee earlier elected a new Board of Directors including a President, a Vice President and seven Directors at … READ MORE → 0 comments
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- In this edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, famous sports commentator and journalist Peter Graves chats with Dave Knoop, the Director of the National Nordic Foundation (NNF), for an inside look at the history … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Building on the success of our BKL daycamps, we’re excited to offer our first residential Junior Ski Camp for J2 and J1 skiers (born in 1999 and earlier), this June … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Fast and Female is very excited to announce our new partnership with Canadian Wintersports (CWS). When CWS owner Peter Rozmovits approached us with the idea of making hot pink F1 Sprint Skate rollerskis … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – The 2013 Slush Cup has been moved to Sunday, May 12 at 1:00pm, due to weather that looks wetter than optimum on Saturday. All race related details remain the same, … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Alaska) – This summer APU is hosting a masters on-snow ski camp at the Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier. Come experience glacier training like APU and US team athletes Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks, … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Growing up, the Sargent family vacations were backpacking, skiing, or camping trips, which always involved packed itineraries, cold climates, paddling around another lake, or summiting one more mountain. I was forever envious of … READ MORE → 0 comments
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– FIS Cross-Country Race Director Pierre Mignerey took a moment to evaluate the past season 2012/13 competitive season. He spoke about Val di Fiemme, TV viewership, the Worldloppet series, his personal season highlights, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce the 2013-14 recipients of the Para-Equipment Fund, supported by Invacare Canada, as well as the Recruitment Program Fund. Both funds are supported … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Hayward, Wisconsin) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Ben Popp as its new Executive Director. Popp will replace Ned Zuelsdorff who has served as Executive Director for eight years and announced … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Hold off on that storage wax: come to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center on Saturday, May 11th for one last afternoon of skiing. We are rolling out the last of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Today, CBC/Radio-Canada, the official rights holder broadcaster of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and TVA Sports announce that an agreement has been reached to provide TVA Sports access to broadcast portions of … READ MORE → 0 comments

– We are inviting all interested parties to attend an NNF Town Hall meeting May 15th from 3-5pm in the Mountain View Room of the Yarrow Hotel in Park City, Utah.
The NNF saw an incredible … READ MORE → 0 comments
(Bend, OR) – The Dominica National XC Ski Team is looking for an experienced wax tech (international experience preferred) for their two athletes. The team will be based in Bend, OR in May, in … READ MORE →3 comments

(Toronto, ON) – Today, the Canadian Olympic Foundation, in partnership with the Hudson’s Bay Company announced that its red sunglasses will go on sale at Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada. Building off the success … READ MORE → 0 comments
![Rosie Brennan (APU) is the 2012/13 USSA SuperTour women's overall winner. [P] Andy Canniff/Swix Rosie Brennan (APU) is the 2012/13 USSA SuperTour women's overall winner. [P] Andy Canniff/Swix](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rosie-Brennan-APU-P-Andy-CanniffSwix-100x150.jpg)
– Here are the final USSA SuperTour standings and Grand National Champions for the 2012/13 season. Rosie Brennan (APUNSC) and Michael Sinnott (Sun Valley SEF) are the women’s and men’s overall SuperTour winners. Brennan … READ MORE → 0 comments
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– Telemark Resort /The Birkie and New ED – Telemark Resort has closed it doors again and this is news I’ve heard many times over since first going to Cable and Telemark in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

– FIS is pleased to announce the receipt of seven applications as candidates for the FIS World Championships in 2018 and 2019. By the May 1, 2013 deadline, the following applications have been received:
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– A BKL coach is a special kind of volunteer. In addition to planning productive and fun weekly practices for multi-age and multi-ability kids they also manage relationships with the venue, organize gear for … READ MORE → 0 comments

– Okay, what is UP with snow on May 2…? And not just a dusting of it – 6.5 inches in my backyard! A half-hour’s drive North of Afton there wasn’t any snow at … READ MORE → 0 comments
![Sharon (l) and Shirley Firth [P] courtesy of CCC Sharon (l) and Shirley Firth [P] courtesy of CCC](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Shirley-Firth-lg.2-100x66.jpg)
(Yellowknife, NWT) – Shirley Firth Larsson, a veteran of four Winter Olympics, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday at age 59. She died at home in Yellowknife, NWT, surrounded by family and friends. Firth Larsson, … READ MORE → 0 comments

– The FIS anti-doping programme focus turns from the post-competition tests to a substantial out-of-competition testing programme in order to maintain the fight against the use of doping in skiing and snowboarding.
During the 2012/2013 … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Montreal, QC) – The Canadian Olympic Committee has several job openings based at its Montreal headquarters, including Athletic Marketing Manager, Athlete Services Manager, Games Executive Director, and Sport Executive Director. Follow the links below … READ MORE → 0 comments
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– FIS Ski Jumping Race Director Walter Hofer took some time to share his reflections on the past competitive season. Overall, Hofer is pleased with the 2012/13 season and offers some constructive feedback to … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Zurich, Switzerland) – “After the season is before the season,”. Under this motto, this week saw a specific TV seminar for Cross-Country Skiing held at the Hotel Hilton Zurich Airport on Monday, 22nd April, … READ MORE → 0 comments