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Apr 03: Thailand Tour De Ski’s Golden Triangle...

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April 03, 2013 (Thailand) – This is the second year that “Thailand Tour De Ski” will take place from October 14-20 from Thailand to Laos to Myanmar and back to Thailand. This year’s edition … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 02: 2013 USSA SuperTour Finals and Distance...

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April 02, 2013 (Truckee, CA) – Check out these great vids courtesy of Martha Bellisle/RGJ.com of US stars Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins who have returned from racing in Europe and have landed … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 02: NNF Supports 2013 USSA SuperTour Finals...

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April 02, 2013 – In our effort to help improve and support American Nordic skiing, the board of the National Nordic Foundation is excited to announce that it be sponsoring the 2013 USSA … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 02: Fast and Female Names Casey Peirce...

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April 02, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – The Board of Directors of Fast and Female is pleased to announce that Casey Peirce will join the organization in the role of Executive Director. Peirce brings … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 02: 2013 USSA SuperTour Finals and Distance...

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April 02, 2013 (Truckee, CA) – The United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) SuperTour Finals are set to launch from April 4-11 featuring over 200 of the most talented cross-country skiers in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 01: Justyna Kowalczyk and Petter Northug Win...

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April 01, 2013 – Poland’s Cross-Country skiing star Justyna Kowaczyk won the first edition of the ladies’ BMW xDRIVE Trophy and left Falun, Sweden in a brand new BMW X1.
Kowalczyk collected 332 points … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 01: 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals Videos –...

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April 01, 2013 (Whistler, B.C.) – SkiTrax was on site at the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals held March 23-30 at the Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley to catch all of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 01: Job Opportunity – Cross Country...

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April 01, 2013 (Regina, SK) – Cross Country Saskatchewan is looking for a uniquely independent spirited technical director / high performance coach to inspire young skiers to experience success while carving new innovative … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 01: World’s First Foldable Ski Set to...

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April 01, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – SkiTrax has learned that a new Canadian ski company is about launch an incredible new product – the world’s first foldable ski. Company officials were tight-lipped about … READ MORE → 1 comment

Mar 31: 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals Aggregate Titles...

Alysson Marshall Teck Sprint Aggregate Winner [P] Drew Goldsack

March 31, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – The 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals wrapped up on Saturday and following the competitions everyone gathered for the final awards banquet where SkiTrax’s Drew Goldsack was … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: McMurtry Retires w/Memorable 50km FR Title...

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March 30, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Brent McMurtry will leave his cross-country ski career standing on top of the podium on the final day of the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: NNF Week in Review – How...

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March 30, 2013 – The World Cup concluded in Sweden last weekend. The US had an unprecedented nine skiers racing – seven who qualified by being in the top 50 of the World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)...

Andrus Veerpalu (EST) [P] Nordic Focus

March 30, 2013   (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Panel has upheld the appeal of Estonia’s Andrus Veerpalu against a three-year ban by the International Ski Federation (FIS) following … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: Fast and Female Success at Whistler...

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March 30, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Fast and Female’s event at the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals on Friday was a big success with 20 FF ambassadors and over 100 girls in attendance. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: Job Opportunity – WinSport Canada President...

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March 30, 2013 – This is more than leading and growing a comprehensive winter sports organization and venue. This is about supporting the pride and passion of 30 million Canadians. It’s about bringing … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 29: Interviews w/Sarah Beaudry and Len Valjas...

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March 29, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – SkiTrax caught up with Canadian National Teamer Len Valjas, from Toronto, who returned home from Europe where he snagged two medals, and claimed the Open … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: Gaiazova and Valjas Dazzle Fans Winning...

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March 28, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Canada’s top cross-country ski sprinters, Daria Gaiazova and Len Valjas, put on a show in front of the country’s Nordic community by winning the classic-ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: US Star Kikkan Randall Has Phenomenal...

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March 28, 2013 – We caught up with US star Kikkan Randall on her way back home following her amazing season in Europe and managed to score this one-of-a-kind photo with the now … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: Seven Canadian Snow Sport Organizations Launch...

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March 28, 2013 (Vancouver, BC) – Canada’s seven National Snow Sport Organizations have formed a marketing consortium to attract corporate partnerships and they have hired one of the country’s premier strategic marketing agencies … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals Day 4...

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March 28, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – With conditions heating up in Callaghan Valley as the week goes by, the classic short sprints were blazing fast today. The categories for the day … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Final...

1st Prize – Nipika Lodge – 4-nights for 2 people in luxurious cabin, including Trail Fees (value up to $1,160)

March 27, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the delay and thrilled to announce the overall standings and winners of the second annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest after the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: The Way I See It –...

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March 27, 2013 – FIS Has a Double Screw-up Weekend – FIS’s efforts to reject the athlete’s demands to bring the Falun courses under control so they would be safe, were lame as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: Vote Now for the Howelsen Sports...

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March 27, 2013 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – SSWSC has partnered up with the other large facilities and organizations at Howelsen Hill to form the Howelsen Sports Complex Partners.  These partners include SSWSC, the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: OPA Cup Recap Video by Eric...

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March 27, 2013 – Ski racer Eric Packer has compiled a great video of his 2013 OPA Cup season. Packer, 23, competes for the SMS T2 professional ski racing team based out of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 26: Interviews w/Gaiazova, McMurtry, Jones at the...

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March 26, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Following today’s races SkiTrax caught up with winners Daria Gaiazova and Brent McMurtry who took home the titles in the women’s and men’s 10/15km Individual … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 26: Gaiazova and McMurtry Score 10/15km Individual...

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March 26, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Canada’s National Ski Team athletes cranked up the heat at the Haywood Ski Nationals in Whistler B.C. on Tuesday as Daria Gaiazova and Brent McMurtry … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 26: Andrew Johnson Named Nordic Ski Coach...

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March 26, 2013 (Middlebury, VT) – Former Middlebury skier and two-time U.S. Olympian Andrew Johnson has been named the new head coach of the nordic ski program at Middlebury College. Johnson comes to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 25: Interview w/Canadian Men’s XC Team Coach...

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March 25, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – SkiTrax caught up with Canadian Men’s XC Team Coach Justin Wadsworth after the FIS World Cup finale in Falun, Sweden this past weekend to get his take … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 25: 38th PAL Great Labrador Loppet a...

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March 25, 2013 (Labrador City, NL) – The 38th PAL Great Labrador Loppet was an exciting event to remember. It was very worrisome on Friday night with blowing snow, 60-80Km winds and low … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Interviews w/Randall and US Coach Whitcomb...

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March 24, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – We caught up with the USA’s Kikkan Randall in Falun, Sweden, following her historic 3rd place finish in the overall World Cup standings – a first for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: McKeever and Widmer Score Career-First Titles...

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March 24, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Brian McKeever and Heidi Widmer were crowned Canadian Champions for the first time in their career after winning the men’s and women’s individual start cross-country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Northug Takes Falun Mini Tour and...

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March 24, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – The final race of the 2012/13 FIS XC World Cup season ended as expected with Norway’s Petter Northug Jr. claiming the Falun Mini Tour crown and the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Randall Makes History as First US...

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March 24, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall accomplished what no other American female skier has done before, placing 3rd in the overall World Cup standings as she clinched the final … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Registration for FIS Calendar Conference 2013/14...

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March 24, 2013 – Registration for the FIS Calendar Conference 2013/14 in Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) from June 5-8 is now open. The deadline for registrations is April 20. Please find the latest time schedule … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: WADA Issues Alert on...

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March 24, 2013 – It has come to WADA’s attention that the black market substance GW501516 is being sold to and used by some athletes. The side effect of this chemical compound is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: USA’s Randall Poised for Historic 3rd...

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March 24, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – Start 15th, finish 15th. What could be easier…? When the USA’s Kikkan Randall leaves the start line in the women’s 10km FR Pursuit race on Sunday, the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 23: Cockney & McMurtry Defend Team Sprint...

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March 23, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Crowds of spectators turned out on a bluebird day to watch the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals’ first race, the team sprint, at Whistler Olympic Park … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 23: Roenning Triumphs in Men’s 15km CL...

Eldar Roenning (NOR) wins men's 15 km classic [P] Nordic Focus

March 23, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – Veteran classic aficionado, Eldar Roenning of Norway, timed his final lunge perfectly besting Russia’s Maxim Vylegzhanin at the line for the victory in the men’s 15km CL at … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 23: Bjoergen in Charge in Women’s 10km...

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March 23, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – Marit Bjoergen lead another Norwegian podium sweep in the women’s 10km CL at Falun but Kikkan Randall’s strong 19th place today solidifies the American’s 3rd place in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 23: XC Ski Nationals Update on Conditions...

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March 23, 2013 (Whistler, BC) – The weather at WOP (Whistler Olympic Park) was clear and cold yesterday evening and grooming commenced at 6pm until about midnight according to Dirk Van Wijk, chief … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: Interview with Kikkan Randall on her...

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March 22, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – Kikkan Randall is one busy woman. The US XC Ski squad’s team leader is also the FIS Athlete’s Rep and she spent most of Thursday talking with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: 2013 Haywood Cross Country Ski Nationals...

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March 22, 2013 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – With over 800 participants signed up, the 2013 Haywood Cross Country Ski Nationals are sure to be an exhilarating week of races full of up-and-coming … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: Northug Leads Norge Sweep at Falun...

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March 22, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – Norway’s Petter Northug Jr. edged closer to his final goal this season – to take home the men’s overall FIS World Cup Series crown – as he … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: USA’s Randall Podiums at Falun 2.5km...

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

March 22, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – USA’s Kikkan Randall is storming strong, even as the end of the World Cup season quickly approaches. Only days ago, she successfully defended her World Cup Sprint … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: Falun World Cup Finale Courses –...

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March 22, 2013 (Falun, Sweden) – As the FIS XC World Cup Series Finale wraps up this weekend in Falun, Sweden concerns and protests regarding the final courses have led to a flurry … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: Salomon International Nordic Survey – Win...

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March 22, 2013 – Salomon Nordic wants your input on Classical skis, boots, and bindings. Complete this survey today and you’ll be entered to win a number of great prizes including some S-Lab … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 21: IOC Applies Modern Drug Testing Standards...

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March 21, 2013 – IOC medical commission chairman Arne Ljungqvist knows time is running out but according to a CBC.ca interview he’s vigilantly retesting samples for banned substances from the Torino 2006 Winter … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 21: Canada’s Harvey and USA’s Randall on...

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March 21, 2013 (Norway) – Alex Harvey and Kikkan Randall were recent guests on Norwegian late night talk show Senkveld (Late Night) with Thomas & Harald. Check out their great interview on YouTube … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 21: Canada’s Arendz Wins Overall IPC World...

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March 21, 2013 (Sochi, Russia) – Mark Arendz put the finishing touches to a memorable season by locking up the overall IPC World Cup biathlon title after winning the bronze medal in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 21: CCC Launches National Marketing Campaign to...

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March 21, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada will ski into communities across the country with a one-of-a-kind marketing campaign that showcases the universal appeal of the sport to Canadians of all … READ MORE → 0 comments