Archive | December, 2013

Canada’s Le Guellec 13th at Hochfilzen IBU World Cup – Bailey 16th, Burke 24th

(Hochfilzen, Austria) – Canada’s Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, 28, finished a strong 13th with one penalty in the men’s 10km sprint on Friday amidst strong winds and moderate snow, at 55s behind winner Lars Berger … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview with Mike Jaquet, USSA Chief Marketing Officer

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves talks with Mike Jaquet, the Chief Marketing Officer of the US Ski and Snowboard Association for a live conversation about the … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford’s CSM Shout Out and Training Tips from Sweden

– Even while she’s busy training for World Cups and the Sochi Olympics, Canadian XC skiing legend Chandra Crawford took the time to encourage us and offer training trips for the Canadian Ski Marathon … READ MORE →

Interview w/Canada’s NorAm 2013 Women’s Winner Amanda Ammar

(Canmore, AB) – SkiTrax caught up with Canadian XC skier and 2006 Olympian Amanda Ammar in Canmore to get the scoop on her training and season plans. Ammar won the women’s NorAm overall championship … READ MORE →

USASJ Teams Up With Halti Skiwear

(Park City, Utah) – USA Ski Jumping proudly announced that team members and staff will be wearing Halti Skiwear this winter. The sponsorship was announced by USA Ski Jumping’s Director of Sport Development, Signe … READ MORE →

Clean As Snow Update – FIS Anti-Doping Activities 2013/14

– The FIS Anti-Doping awareness campaign “Clean As Snow – SAY NO! TO DOPING” continues to play a key role in the 2013/14 season to underline the FIS commitment to the fight against doping … READ MORE →

Women’s Ski Jumping to Launch 3rd World Cup Season

– Another exciting ladies’ Ski Jumping World Cup season will get underway this coming weekend. Norway’s Lillehammer will play host to the first event of the FIS Ski Jumping ladies’ World Cup presented by … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest 2013-14 – Standings After Kuusamo

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the first round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season, the Ruka Triple, … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup US Broadcast Schedule Update

– Lots of Nordic skiing fans are wondering why FIS Cross Country World Cups are not shown on TV in the US. After some inquiries into the matter, we’ve been informed that the broadcast … READ MORE →

36th Gatineau Loppet Announces New Courses, Snowshoe Events – Feb. 14-16

(Gatineau, QC) – Winter may not yet be officially here, but local cross-country skiers are thrilled with the sneak preview. They have been out in force in Gatineau Park, enjoying the delightful gift of … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – CSC Atlantic, Callaghan Winter Sports Club, CAC, BC Games Society

– Check out the latest job postings in the sports sector, including openings for a strength and conditioning coach with CSC Atlantic, biathlon coach at Callaghan Winter Sports Club, Coach and Partner Services Team … READ MORE →

WADA Releases Whereabouts App for Smartphones

(Montreal, QC) – In its ongoing effort to support athletes and doping-free sport, WADA has launched the free ADAMS app for smartphones to more than 25,000 athletes worldwide.
The app, which is available immediately to … READ MORE →

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center Introduces New Junior Biathlon Program and Clinics

(Truckee, California) – In the spirit of this Olympic year, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is offering a new Junior Biathlon program led by former US biathlon team member Tom McElroy. This program … READ MORE →

FIS Marathon Cup Season to Kick Off with La Sgambeda – Dec. 15

– After the FIS Cross Country World Cup got underway this past weekend, it will soon also be time for the long distance racers and their FIS Marathon Cup to get into start position … READ MORE →

Interviews from Kuusamo w/Randall, Hoffman, Stephen, Diggins, and Grover

(Kuusamo, Finland) – SkiTrax caught up with USST skiers Kikkan Randall, Noah Hoffman, Liz Stephen, and Jessie Diggins, as well as Coach Chris Grover and got their take on the FIS World Cup kick-off … READ MORE →

Nordic Manager at Silver Star Inducted into CSIA National Hall of Fame

(Vernon, BC) – Silver Star Mountain Resort announced today that the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), Canada’s professional ski teaching body, inducted Nordic Manager Guy Paulsen into its National Hall of Fame in the … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Marketing and Team Coordinator for Madshus Nordic/K2 Inline Skate

(Seattle Washington) – The Marketing and Team Coordinator assists with the implementation of all marketing, creative and promotional programs to maximize brand exposure and sales for Madshus Nordic and K2 Inline skate divisions.
The Marketing … READ MORE →

Brian McKeever on the Strombo Show – Best Story Ever, Epic Crash

(Canmore, AB) – In the lead-up to the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games, Canada’s Brian McKeever recently told George Stroumboulopoulos some great stories from his long career of competitive XC skiing, as a featured … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CCC Temporary Wax Technician for NST Scandinavian Cup and Lahti World Cup

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a seasonal employee in the role of apprentice wax technician with the National Ski Team. This … READ MORE →

USSA to Manage U.S. Alpine and Nordic World Championships Broadcasts in 2015 and 2017

(Beaver Creek, CO) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association is looking to elevate the reach of ski racing in America. EUROVISION, operated by the European Broadcast Union, and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard … READ MORE →

From Operating Table to Podium USA’s Hoffman Scores Fastest Time in Men’s 15km FR Pursuit in Kuusamo

(Kuusamo, Finland) – American Noah Hoffman is on fire delivering a resounding performance today with the fastest time in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit on the final day in Kuusamo at the Ruka Triple. … READ MORE →

USA’s Randall Claims 5th at Ruka Triple as Bjøergen Wins 4th Consecutive Title

(Kuusamo, Finland) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall claimed a solid 5th place in the women’s 10km FR pursuit to finish 5th overall as Norway’s Marit Bjørgen won her fourth consecutive Ruka Triple as round … READ MORE →

IBU World Cup Women’s and Men’s 10.12.5km Pursuit in Ostersund Cancelled due to Extreme Winds

(Ostersund, Sweden) – The women’s 10km pursuit was stopped this morning in Östersund, due to unfair conditions and safety concerns from tornado-like winds. The competition jury met shortly after it was stopped and decided … READ MORE →


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