(Toronto, ON) – Here are revised standings after Oberstdorf for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest. After hearing from some contestants we investigated further and found other unexpected glitches. … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, ON) – Cold conditions and a moderate wind made for a frigid race, dropping to 20 below at Lappe Nordic Centre, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm and drive of 174 … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Liz Stephen, East Montpellier, VT, took charge in the women’s 20km freestyle event winning by just under a minute over APU’s Holly Brooks who landed on the podium for the second … READ MORE →

(Cortina, Italy) – She may have had difficulties in yesterday’s sprint, but Poland’s Justyna Koxalczyk quickly sealed that chink in her armor by winning today’s 15km freestyle handicap start in Cortina, Italy, at stage … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Tad Elliott (CXC) took no prisoners as he claimed the senior men’s 30km skate mass start title at the 2011 US XC Nationals at Black Mountain in Rumford, ME edging out … READ MORE →

(Cortina, Italy) – Dario Cologna (SUI) hammered out a lonely 35km from Cortina to Toblach, Italy to maintain his dominant overall lead in today’s 6th stage at the FIS Tour de Ski. As leader … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Yesterday saw the action continue in Rumford, ME at the US XC Ski Nationals with the 10/15km Classic individual start races. In the women’s event, it was Sadie Bjornsen (APU) who … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is at an exciting turning point in its 35-year history. The success of Canada’s Paralympic Team and the extraordinary support of Canadians at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – The IBU World Cup resumed in Oberhof, Germany on Wednesday with the men’s 4×7.5km relay that saw the home team take off with the early lead and stay ahead, winning their … READ MORE →

– Winter Trails takes place this Saturday, January 8, 2011 at over 80 locations nationwide. Winter Trails offers children and adults, new to snow sports, a chance to try snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing … READ MORE →

(Toblach, Italy) – In dramatic style that’s been building since his two silver medals at the Tour de Ski, Canada’s Devon Kershaw went for broke and claimed the gold medal win he’s been craving … READ MORE →

Toblach, Italy – The women’s 1.3km freestyle sprint in Toblach, Italy this morning was shaping up to be a showdown between the Tour de Ski’s biggest names but after the first round of quarter … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Lars Flora brought APU another victory making it three golds so far and then some for the stalwart crew from Alaska as he put the hammer down to win the men’s … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Sadie Bjornsen (APU), who won the 1.4km free sprint at the Haywood Nor-Am in Rossland, BC, last month, took the victory in the women’s 10km individual start classic race at the … READ MORE →

(Rumford, Maine) – I have always loved sports writing, and especially Nordic journalism over the course of over thirty plus years. In recent times I am no longer coaching or traveling to JOs, or … READ MORE →

(Toblach, Italy) – His coach predicted it and Devon Kershaw delivered winning today’s 1.3km freestyle sprint in Toblach, Italy, the fifth leg of the FIS World Cup Tour de Ski. Kershaw is only the … READ MORE →

(Stowe, VT) – In celebration of the sport, the Vermont Ski Museum presents the 5th Annual Antique Nordic Ski Race on a 2.5 km classic cross country ski race on vintage equipment and … READ MORE →

– Rossignol’s Nordic Team Athlete, Torin Koos, started the New Year off strong winning the CL Sprints at the 2011 U.S. XC Ski Championships in Rumford, ME. The win is a great start to … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Following the first four stages of action that ended yesterday in Oberstdorf the Tour de Ski takes a break enjoying it’s first rest day in Toblach, Italy before the skate sprint … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Devon Kershaw has been making waves at the Tour de Ski this year with back-to-back second place podium finishes in both distance and sprint races making him a true all-round challenger … READ MORE →

– My final race before the Christmas break was in La Cluzas, France. The 6-hour car ride from Davos was much more enjoyable than having to deal with the crowds at the airport, airline … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – The USSA National Championship classic sprint race in Rumford, Maine lived up to expectations as an exciting and challenging event. The organizing committee did an amazing job given the prevailing … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – Before Christmas I said that it was time for Devon Kershaw to make the next step up the ladder and be on the podium in a distance race noting that after … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – SkiTrax caught up with USSA Nordic Director John Farra at the 2011 US XC Nationals in Rumford, ME. Farra expressed enthusiasm about Sunday’s successful sprint races and also commented on the … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Conditions were as forecasted – warm, wet, (although during race times there was no precipitation) dirty, and soft. The wax recommendation held up all day and as we recommended, more structure … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Sweden delivered a 1-2 punch in the women’s 10km pursuit (5kmCL+5kmF) as Ann Haag took the win followed by Charlotte Kalle in second moving her up to 1:19 behind Tour leader … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Finland’s Matti Heikkinen surprised the field with an end run surge to claim the victory in the men’s 20km pursuit (10kmCL+10kmF) on Sunday with TdS leader Dario Cologna in second earning … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Alaska’s Holly Brooks lead an APU podium sweep at the 1.4km Classic Sprints on Sunday winning her first career National title along the way. It was a dream come true for … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Rumford USSA Jury decision: the U.S. Cross Country Championships classic race scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 4) is postponed until Wednesday (Jan. 5) to provide the best opportunity for course prep. The … READ MORE →

(Rumford, Maine) – A sudden warming trend made for challenging conditions that forced organizers to scramble working well into the evening to prepare for today’s 1.4km classic sprint event, the opening round of the … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw claimed his second silver in as many days just missing out to winner Emil Joensson (SWE) by a toe nail in the men’s 1.2km classic sprint final as … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Petra Majdic (SLO) was on a mission today as she romped to victory soloing in at the women’s 1.2km classic sprint final with a huge gap over TdS leader Justyna Kowalczyk … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – As the action heats up at the Tour de Ski we’re pleased to announce that there over 300 teams entered in the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson stormed to victory in the qualifying session of the men’s 1.2km Classic Sprint in Oberstdorf, Germany at Stage Three of the Tour de Ski. For the women Petra … READ MORE →

Kershaw currently lives in Canmore, Alberta and trains with the National Ski Team as a member of the World Cup Team. In 2006 he started turning heads when he became the first Canadian to medal in a sprint event winning bronze in Borlange, Sweden. Since then he has added many more medals and accolades to his name.

– The Tour de Ski packs plenty of punch both with it’s grueling courses and daunting race timetable beginning Dec. 31 and ending Jan. 9 – covering 10 days, 8 races, and 4 venues … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw put on stunning display of classic skiing with the fastest time of the day to take second in the men’s 15km classic handicap start, only 0.5s behind winner … READ MORE →

  (Oberhof, Germany) – Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) powered away in the fog at Oberhof for a decisive win in the women’s 10km classic handicap start today, strengthening her overall lead at the Tour de Ski … READ MORE →