(Toronto, ON) – The fifth annual Tour de Ski is around the corner running this year from Dec. 31. to Jan. 9 with the first event in Oberhof, Germany, and we’re excited to soon … READ MORE →

(McLean, VA) – The 2010/2011 snow sports season is underway and equipment and equipment accessories sales increased through October while apparel and apparel accessories sales lagged.  Overall, sales from August to October 2010 match … READ MORE →

– On many fronts, last weekend was a good one for North American Nordic skiers with several podiums and this weekend blooms with promise as well. Davos, Switzerland hosts the world’s best xc … READ MORE →

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Sovereign Lake is host to the Haywood NorAm and Teck Sprint Series races this coming weekend, Saturday, December 11th and Sunday December 12th.
Dec 11th, Classic sprints. With the addition of … READ MORE →

– Check out this fabulous selection of amazing winter photos from around the world compiled by boston.com. There are some great shots from November’s early snowfall in the Pacific Northwest, the winter storm that … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – Here’s a video from the Dusseldorf World Cup this past weekend highlighting the technique of cornering in skate racing. Come watch the action around the infamous corner of doom at the … READ MORE →

– The Toko Race Wax Tips have been posted for this weekend’s events.  Our goal is to have the tips posted 48 hours or more before each event.  There are some events (that … READ MORE →

– I am registered to do this year’s Canadian Ski Marathon for the first time. The 160km route is divided into two days. I’d like to know what you would recommend as a … READ MORE →

– The Swix elves have been busy as the holiday season approaches – here’s a look at what every Nordic skier needs under the tree with our 12 Days of Swixmas.

1.     T73110  –  … READ MORE →

(Rovaniemi, Finland) – The celebrations continued well into the night in Rovaniemi, Finland on Tuesday as a group of Americans was celebrating: One of their own, Jessica Jerome, won the first COC competition of … READ MORE →

– Traditionally, many athletes consume alcohol after games or competitions to relax and celebrate. What they may not know is that alcohol can negatively affect physical and mental performance. Alcohol affects all major body … READ MORE →

  (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest after round #3 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2010/11 World Cup this past weekend in … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – It’s been a long time since I put a bib on, but this past weekend it was a wonderful feeling. There were some Alberta Cup races happening up at the Alberta … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – Len Valjas from Toronto has become one of the best sprinters in Canada over the past two seasons winning the 1.2km freestyle sprint race at the Canadian XC Championships last … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – The Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) is seeking to hire a full-time Head Coach who possess the credentials, skills, drive, leadership qualities, and passion to develop, grow and lead a high … READ MORE →

(Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis U.S. is proud to announce a two-year commitment as a sponsor of the City of Lakes Loppet. The City of Lakes Loppet takes place in Minneapolis, Minn., on February … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MN) – We came out with a new Structurite last year. There are two aspects to applying structure: the decision of what to apply and then the actual application of the structure. … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – Despite some hurdles with travel, lost baggage and variable weather, I made it to Dusseldorf, Germany for a World Cup individual skate sprint this past Saturday.
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– Dusseldorf #1 – The difference in the size of the sprint fields in Kuusamo and Dusseldorf was quite dramatic – in the women’s sprints there were 44 fewer skiers in Dusseldorf and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Alberta Cup Series kicked off this past weekend with a 1km freestyle sprint competition on Dec. 4 and 9km classic race on Dec. 5. Saturday’s freestyle sprint race saw an … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Sport Centre Calgary is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Research and Innovation Manager for the Nordic Consortium. The successful candidate will be aware of and … READ MORE →

– Olympic, Paralympic or national-level athletes that complete a two-day training session on public speaking to youth will be qualified to conduct Esteem Team presentations in schools within their community and throughout Canada. The … READ MORE →

– Please see the following information regarding the U.S. Ski Team’s trips to the Junior and U23 World Championships and European Continental Cups. The Junior/U23 Nordic Worlds is one of the premier steps of … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – What a weekend for female skiers from North America at the streets sprints held in Dusseldorf, Germany! The flat, narrow course is right on the river in the downtown using man-made … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, AK) – Tyler Kornfield nipped Alaska Nanook teammates David Norris and Erik Soederstrom in the second race of the 15th Annual Flint Hills Resources Town Race Series, the Fairbanks Youth Sports Classic Sprint, … READ MORE →

(Östersund, Sweden) – The World Cup in Östersund, Sweden finished with Ole Einar Bjoerndalen (NOR) taking top spot in the men’s 12.5km pursuit, followed by Emil Hegle Svendsen (NOR) in second place and Jakov … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Bryan Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) was in the points for the second time this season, leading the USA in 26th at a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Lillehammer. World Cup leader continued his … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – The Norway II team of Ola Vigen Hattestad and Anders Gloersen charged to gold in the men’s 6×1.6km freestyle team sprint in Dusseldorf, Germany today with Sweden I (Mats Larsson and … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – Canada’s dynamic duo, Chandra Crawford and Dasha Gaiazova, pulled out all the stops to land on the podium in third in the women’s 6x.9km freestyle Team Sprint Relay on Sunday in … READ MORE →

(Oestersund, Sweden) – Two-time Olympian Tim Burke (USA) rebounded today in the IBU WCup Biathlon Men’s 10km to place 18th as did Canada’s Jean-Philippe Le Guellec who finished in 19th three seconds later. Norway’s … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson added another top podium finish to his resume winning the men’s 1.7km freestyle sprint in a squeaker over Italy’s Fulvio Scola with Oystein Pettersen (NOR) in third. Andy … READ MORE →

(Dusseldorf, Germany) – American Kikkan Randall made good in the women’s .9km freestyle sprint in Dusseldorf on Saturday claiming second behind winner Arianna Follis from Italy in the final. Canada’s Chandra Crawford signaled she’s … READ MORE →

  (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest after round #2 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2010/11 World Cup last weekend in … READ MORE →

(Oestersund, Sweden) – Kaisa Mäkäräinen of Finland, 27, controlled the race despite cold conditions to earn her first World Cup victory as the clear winner in the women’s biathlon 7.5km sprint. Mäkäräinen shot clean … READ MORE →

– It sure was a cold one in Kuusamo, Finland last weekend. Some teams stayed an extra few days there before moving to Dusseldorf, Germany where the temps will be considerably warmer. It’s great … READ MORE →

– We came across Norwegian star Marit Bjoergen’s blog and thought we’d share it with readers courtesy of Google translator and some editing. Bjoergen’s off to an amazing start this season and is poised … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Who says the sun doesn’t shine in the winter in northern Finland? Ahvo and Ritva Taipale (Finn Sisu) are on the road to Kuusamo again for the Nordic Opening! The drive … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – The Yellowstone Ski Festival means many things to many people. The five-day cross-country ski festival can be a time to brush off the storage wax and ski for the first … READ MORE →

– The FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessmann began two weeks ago in Sweden’s Gällivare. The most important FIS series for developing young athletes, the FIS Continental Cup series, kicked off last weekend … READ MORE →

(Östersund, Sweden) – Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen, Olympic gold medalist in the same event, claimed the win at the men’s 20km Individual race in Sweden over team mate Ole Einar Bjoerndalen in second and … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – When Canadian athletes are notified for doping control, they may be asked to provide something in addition to urine – a small sample of blood – to help prevent doping in … READ MORE →

– In an Olympic year, athletes in obscure sports to American culture have a small window of opportunity to put their sport on the map and earn significant accolades in the process. With the … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) is proud to announce that the US Ski Association (USSA) has awarded NYSEF an opportunity to host a USSA SuperTour XC Ski event. … READ MORE →

– Petter Northug (NOR) is back racing and will test his legs this weekend in Meråker, Norway against the likes of Anders Södergren (SWE), and top Norwegians such as Petter Eliassen and Jerry Åhrlin … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – I’m currently hanging out in the Kuusamo airport eagerly awaiting my flight to Helsinki – the first part of my voyage out of the darkness and into the Italian Alps – … READ MORE →

(Östersund, Sweden) – The USA’s Laura Spector (Lennox, MA) finished 25th in the women’s 15km race at the 2010-2011 IBU World Cup season opener in Östersund, Sweden. Anna Carin Zidek (SWE), who shot clean, … READ MORE →

– Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a nutritional supplements manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, today announced it will be the official health supplements supplier of the Visa Women’s Ski … READ MORE →

– The official Canada Games flag will visit each past Host Community of the Canada Games in the lead up to the Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia … READ MORE →

(Crescent Lake, OR) – SportHill founder and CEO Jim Hill announced today that SportHill, Inc, an Eugene, Oregon based performance apparel manufacturer, will again host and sponsor the Crescent Lake Challenge free style cross … READ MORE →

– The Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Athlete Development Program. Beginning in the spring of 2011, CXC will be offering full support to America’s top … READ MORE →