Archive | April, 2013

Newell and Randall Take CL Sprints at USSA SuperTour Finals on Day 3

April 6, 2013 (Truckee, CA) – U.S. Ski Team member Andy Newell is ranked 5th in the world in sprinting, and easily won the qualification race, heats and final at Saturday’s SuperTour Finals Classic Sprint … READ MORE →

USSA SuperTour Finale in Tahoe Day 2 Classic 10/15km CL Race Video Recap

(Truckee, CA) – Kris Freeman and Kikkan Randall were unstoppable today at the Auburn Ski Club Training Center…check out these hightlights from today’s races as Martha Bellisle catches up with Andy Newell and Erik … READ MORE →

Freeman and Randall Race to Victory in 10/15km CL at USSA SuperTour Finals in Tahoe

 (Truckee, CA) – The nasty weather that soaked racers and spectators at the SuperTour Prologue on Day 1 of the  USSA SuperTour Finals was just a bad memory as skiers warmed up under sunny skies … READ MORE →

SIA is Coming to Canada

– This letter is to introduce you to SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the not-for-profit, member-owned trade association based in Washington, DC for suppliers of winter sports products in the U.S. Some of you may … READ MORE →

The USSA National J2 Camp Announces Selections and Program for Summer 2013

(Marquette, Michigan) – The fourth edition of the USSA National J2 Camp will be held Saturday July 27 to Saturday August 3, 2013 in Marquette, Michigan. The National J2 Camp brings together the top … READ MORE →

USSA SuperTour Finale in Tahoe Day 1 Prologue Video Recap

(Truckee, CA) – Check out this USSA SuperTour Day 1 video for a take on the weather conditions as Martha Bellisle catches up with Erik Bjornsen, Kikkan Randall, Jessie Diggins and Andy Newell for … READ MORE →

Randall and Bjornsen Top Fields in 3.2km Prologue at USSA SuperTour Finale

 (Truckee, CA) – World Champion Kikkan Randall said before the SuperTour Finals Prologue that she was not sure she had anything “left in the tank” after her successful and demanding World Cup season that recently … READ MORE →

The Hoff Report – Sponsor Search and Shoulder Follow Up

– Rising US star Noah Hoffman recently returned from racing in Europe and had surgery to repair a re-occuring injury to his shoulder and will miss the 2013 USSA SuperTour Finals and Distance Nationals … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen Voted the Queen of Nordic Skiing

– After receiving the prestigious award in 2011, Norway’s cross-country ace, Marit Bjoergen, has again been elected Queen of Nordic Skiing of the 2012/13 season by the journalists of the Forum Nordicum. With 381 … READ MORE →

Thailand Tour De Ski’s Golden Triangle Ski Race – Oct. 14-20

(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 of the tour will … READ MORE →

2013 USSA SuperTour Finals and Distance Nationals Videos – Randall and Diggins Land in Truckee

(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 in Truckee, CA for the … READ MORE →

NNF Supports 2013 USSA SuperTour Finals and U.S. Distance Nationals

– 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 SuperTour Finals and U.S. … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Names Casey Peirce as New Executive Director

(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 a wealth of amateur … READ MORE →

2013 USSA SuperTour Finals and Distance Nationals April 4-11 – Race Schedule, Maps

(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 the world. The United … READ MORE →

Justyna Kowalczyk and Petter Northug Win BMW xDRIVE Trophy 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 and clearly topped the … READ MORE →

2013 Haywood Ski Nationals Videos – Interviews w/McMurtry, Heidi Widmer, Kocher + Race Footage

(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 action. Get the scoop … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Cross Country Saskatchewan

(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 futures.
Cross Country Saskatchewan is … READ MORE →

World’s First Foldable Ski Set to Take Industry by Storm

(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 the new ski but … READ MORE →


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