(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 →

(Whistler, BC) – You’re invited to meet the Callaghan Valley Training Centre Team on Sunday, July 7 (6:00 pm, Cinnamon Bear Bar at the Whistler Hilton).
This will be the first time that the entire … READ MORE →

(Whistler, B.C.) – The Callaghan Winter Sports Club (the “CWSC”) is seeking applications for the role of Head Coach. This is a contract position with a two year renewable term. CWSC is an active … READ MORE →

(Dubrovnik, Croatia ) – The traditional FIS Calendar Conference has begun with the first meetings on Wednesday, 5th June in Dubrovnik, Croatia. More than 600 representatives of the extended FIS family will gather at … READ MORE →

– The Canmore Nordic Ski Club is seeking to hire a part-time assistant coach for the Train to Train (TT) and Learn to Compete (LC) programs (14-17 year olds). The position entails attending after-school … READ MORE →

June 8, 2013 (Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – As the sun peaked through the trees the morning of race day, a level of excitement and anxiousness permeated through the air; it was finally time for the … READ MORE →

Ottawa, Ontario – In its fourth quarter, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) held a town hall-style meeting with a group of high-profile, elite Canadian athletes to discuss the ongoing issue of … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – USA Ski Jumping is pleased to welcome well known Slovenia ski jumping trainer Bine Norcic to fill the new position of European based coach for the USASJ, serving with Head … READ MORE →

(Stowe, Vermont) – Stowe, Vermont’s Trapp Family Lodge has been selected as Host of the 2014 Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships.  The community celebrations and races, sanctioned by the United States Ski Association … READ MORE →

(Dubrovnik, Croatia) – FIS Newsflash caught up with FIS Cross-Country World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (USA) on the eve of the 2013 FIS Calendar Conference. Randall is present in Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) for her … READ MORE →

(Anchorage, Alaska) – Lars Flora, two-time Olympian and executive director and founder of NANANordic, is one of three U.S. representatives chosen to participate in the International Olympic Academy (IOA) from June 11 – 25, … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – What is it about writing postcards and then realizing on the plane that you didn’t have that pleasant short conversation with the postal worker that is critical to getting them sent … READ MORE →

– If you love being in the mountains and doing any kind of skiing, or outdoor activity like running, this short video by Salomon with spectacular footage will inspire you to experience new challenges in … READ MORE →

(Bennington, Vermont) – Olympic Day with Olympian Andy Newell, presented by The Bank of Bennington, is a celebration and international effort to promote fitness and well-being in addition to Olympic ideals of Fair Play, … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest news from US and Canadian National Team skiers following their first training camp in Bend, OR. Liz Stephen reports from Norway, while Ivan Babikov is back in Canmore, Kikkan … READ MORE →

– Congratulations to the skiers who will be representing Canada at the World University Games at the beginning of the season – December 2013 at Val de Fiemme in Italy. These skiers are full … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Spots for Sochi will be on the line Dec. 28-29 when the 2014 U.S. Olympic Trials for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined come to the Utah Olympic Park in Park … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – I’m always surprised by how fast camp seems to go…it feels like we’ve only been here a couple days but here we are taking out the trash, locking the doors and … READ MORE →

– The National Winter Sport Association (NWSA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive racing programs … READ MORE →

– Monday is the day. Registration for the 2014 American Birkebeiner (Skate/Classic), Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon ski events starts Monday, June 3, at 8:00 a.m. CST.  Click on the event pages below to register.
The … READ MORE →

– Northug vs Legkov vs Hall (joke) – Please read the following article and see if you don’t have the same reaction I did. Of course, I wasn’t able to be there for the … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – I have to say it’s funny that Bend actually manufactures plastic bags to ski in that say, “Mt. Bachelor Fun to the Last Drop” All of us Alaskans are constantly getting … READ MORE →

– Check out a great interview with 2010 Nordic Combined Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Demong (USA). Steve Mesler of the 2010 gold medal winning four-man bobsled team does the interviewing honours as Demong reflects … READ MORE →

– The month of May is traditionally the time when cross-country skiers return to work. The season is always long and after the end of World Cup racing in March, there are still many … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The National Nordic Foundation, America’s grassroots Nordic foundation, and CXC Academy, an online training subscription service are partnering up for the 2013/14 season. CXC Academy will be contributing 50% … READ MORE →

(St. Petersburg, Russia) – The presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic medals, which will be awarded at the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, took place in St. Petersburg today during the 11th “SportAccord” Annual International … READ MORE →

(St Petersburg, RUS) – The 11th International SportAccord Convention  formally opened May 27 in St Petersburg (RUS), expecting some 2,000 delegates over the course of the event.
In his speech during the official Opening Ceremony, … READ MORE →

– One century of organized skiing in Slovakia has been celebrated on 25th May in the town of Stary Smokovec in the Tatra Mountains (SVK). More than 200 invited guests gathered for the ceremony … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a seasonal employee in the role of apprentice wax technician with the National Ski Team. This position is … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Canada has climbed to 2nd place overall in the annual Global Sports Nation Index rankings. The best-ever ranking for Canada is a result of a partnership between the Global Sports Impact … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – Bend Camp is well underway – and it’s been some really great training! Every morning we drive up to Mt. Bachelor for a ski session (and lately, there’s been tons of … READ MORE →