(Muonio, Finland) – Its hard to imagine how different our experience in Muonio, Finland has been since we were here last year. Normally cold snowy weather has been replaced by warm temperatures and steady … READ MORE →

(Cambridge, ON) – Andy Shields, named Best Overall Junior Male in North America in 2010/11 by SkiTrax readers, won the the Tim Turow Award which is the Cambridge Athlete of the Year Award, this … READ MORE →

– The Pierre Harvey National Training Centre (CNEPH) in Quebec is pleased to announced the launch of a new website. On the new site, you can find information about the centre, along with news, … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the launch of our annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2011/12 Contest for contestants around the world. This is the first of three fantasy contests this season … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Ascent Performance Lab and the Alberta World Cup Academy are pleased to announce their first Cross Country Ski Camp – December 27-30, 2011.  Building on the excitement of Frozen Thunder and … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Own the Podium is seeking a new CEO. The deadline to apply for this position is December 7, 2011. As Canadians, we see ourselves as self-effacing, polite and compassionate. And it’s … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – The National Nordic Foundation will invest a record $58,000 in 5 Cross-Country Pillar projects in its first round of 2011/2012 funding.  These strategic investments are made to Support Tomorrow’s … READ MORE →

(Norway) – Norwegian media are reporting that the organizers of the FIS World Cup opening races in Beitostolen have begun making snow, in hopes of having a race course prepared for the event, which … READ MORE →

(Montebello, QC) –  The CSM wants your Ski Club to participate in the 2012 CSM Youth Ski Club Challenge. If you are the Ski Club rep for your club organization, please select the category … READ MORE →

– Here’s a reminder that the National Nordic Foundation’s “Drive for 25” is up soon – this November 15th. Don’t miss this unique fundraiser that is based on as many $25 donations possible in … READ MORE →

(Boulder, CO) – This past October marked five years since Nathan Schultz started BNS inside a local bike shop. Thanks to our great customers, our business has grown and grown and now we’re proud … READ MORE →

(Vail, CO) – If you don’t know who Sylvan Ellefson is, you should. The 2009 Bates College graduate is making his case as one of the rising stars on the domestic US xc racing … READ MORE →

(Silverstar Mountain, BC) – With our official Nordic Opening now just a week away, I thought it a good idea to pass a long some timely and good news about our upcoming Cross Country … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Canada (CCC) recently announced the selection of three additional athletes who will compete at the early season FIS and World Cup races along side Canada’s Senior World Cup team, as part … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – In today’s edition of Kikkan Randall’s Q&A, Everett Wilson asked a great question about nutrition for athletes and Kikkan reveals her sweet treat of choice…. Check out Randall’s Training Rap … READ MORE →

– A new cross-country ski book has just been published about Hannes Larsson – a master among masters. He has completed 22 World Loppet Master Passports. He has finished more than 300 ski marathon … READ MORE →

(Morrisville, VT) – Each year in November, we offer SkiErg users the opportunity to “race” with others around the world during the SkiErg World Sprints. If you’re an on-snow skier waiting for the snow … READ MORE →

– The following staff selections for the 2012 World Junior / U23 Championships and J1 Nations Cup have been made.  The applicant pool consisted of well over 20 coaches this year, demonstrating a motivated … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alask) – With barely an inch on the ground, it would have been hard to scrape up enough to make a snowball. And yet there it was, 30k of remarkably groomed trails.
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– The past few days have seen the 2011-12 ski season really take off with the first non-glacier ski areas open following heavy snowfalls in North America and more ski areas opening in the … READ MORE →

(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – South Lake Tahoe is having a Backcountry Ski and Gear Swap on November 19. This event is being hosted by Hope Valley Outdoors and The Future Business Leaders of … READ MORE →

– Two of the first events on the 2011-12 FIS race calendar – Inari and Beitostolen – have been cancelled due to lack of snow, according to announcements from race organizers. The Norwegian Ski … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – Quebecor announced its new partnership with Canadian skier Alex Harvey as an official sponsor. This four-year partnership is part of Quebecor’s strong commitment to support young talent and encouraging success.
“It is … READ MORE →

– The 8th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Races are scheduled for Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Miller Middle School in Lake Katrine, NY. Over the years, this has become the largest roller ski … READ MORE →

– Triple Olympic gold medalist, Norway’s Vegard Ulvang, along with Jan-Gunnar Winther, Stein P. Aasheim and Harald Dag Jølle have finally sought out on the journey to the South Pole and skied the few … READ MORE →

– The surprise October snow is a great reminder that winter is almost here and we need your help to make it a great one…. Remember, the NENSA Fall Online Auction kicks off today!
Here … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, AK) – As a young girl, Fairbanks’ Becca Rorabaugh had the opportunity to cross paths with Beckie Scott – the first Canadian and first North American woman to win an Olympic medal in … READ MORE →

(Silverstar Mountain, BC) – A number of readers wrote back asking “what is the difference between a ski coach & ski pro (instructor)?” To generalize, historically a ski coach will focus on how to … READ MORE →