December 31, 2015 – The 2015-16 competitive XC ski season is well underway and the hallmark event of the FIS Nordic calendar, the Tour de Ski, is quickly approaching. Check out what your favourite North American skiers have been up to and get their take on how things are going so far by linking to their latest blog posts.

The goofy Christmas crew of Sophie, Simi, Me, Ida, Noah, Liz and Andy © Noah Hoffman

For Jessie Diggins, it’s bittersweet spending the holidays away from her family in Minnesota – she misses being at home with her loved ones, but she’s grateful for her USST family that supports her when she’s abroad. Read about how Diggins spent her Christmas in Davos, Switzerland here.

Noah Hoffman and Liz Stephen in Davos © Noah Hoffman

Noah Hoffman writes about sushi night with his team mates and how he prepared for the Tour de Ski with a hard workout on the Stage 1 course in Lenzerheide, Switzerland here.

Liz Stephen sun bathing in Davos © Liz Stephen

Liz Stephen is also in Davos with the U.S. squad and she comments on the lack of snow and unseasonable weather she’s experiencing in Europe. She’s making the most of it – read about it here.

A Swiss Christmas dinner © Heidi Widmer

Find out what Heidi Widmer has been doing as she gears up for the Tour de Ski. After not making the Canadian World Cup squad this season, Widmer, a dual citizen, switched to the Swiss team and has enjoyed early success there. Read more on her blog here.

Women's team plus Kikkan's baby © courtesy of Sophie Caldwell

Sophie Caldwell has also been tearing it up in Europe and taking lots of photos. Check out her latest blog post here.

Sadie Bjornsen got new skis for Christmas © courtesy of Sadie Bjornsen

Sadie Bjornsen spent Christmas in France with her family and got some new downhill skis. Read about her latest adventures and Tour de Ski prep here.