Archive | August, 2019

2019-20 SuperTour Series Announced

– Top U.S. cross country athletes will join their Canadian counterparts at seven stops for the 2019-20 SuperTour. The tour is a series of International Ski Federation (FIS) sanctioned cross country events across North … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Magazine Closes after 30 Years of Serving the Industry

(Toronto, ON) – After 30 years of serving both the Nordic ski and cycling industries, we regret to announce that despite our best efforts, and due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced … READ MORE →

Michigan Tech to Host 2020 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships

  – The 2020 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships, hosted by the Michigan Tech Huskies, return to Houghton, Mich., Jan. 2-7 with four days of classic and freestyle competition.
“We are thrilled to bring the U.S. … READ MORE →

Great Glen Trails Opens New 68-room Hotel

(New Hampshire) – New England’s Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in the White Mountains of New Hampshire has built a great reputation as day-ski area. With the opening last fall of The Glen House, … READ MORE →

Updated FIS Anti-Doping Rules

(Oberhofen, SUI) – The FIS Anti-Doping Rules 2019 have been updated and published on the FIS website and take effect immediately. The updates reflect the following modifications:
– the decision of the FIS Congress 2018 to … READ MORE →

Pacific Yurts Celebrates 40+ Anniversary

(Cottage Grove, Oregon) – More than 40 years ago, Alan Bair, founder of Pacific Yurts, first saw the traditional Mongolian round-tent structure that would change his life. And he has never looked back.
“I came … READ MORE →

Sargent Blown Away With Talent At National U16 Camp in Duluth, Minnesota

(Duluth, Minn.) – Sixty of the best U16 cross country athletes from around the country gathered at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., recently to push to their athletic limits and beyond.
“I … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Coaches Needed for Adult Ski Programs at Foothills Nordic

(Calgary, Alberta) – Foothills Nordic Ski Club (FNSC) is all about Family, Fun, Excellence and Inclusiveness. We are a Clubby Club that focusses on Nordic skiing and biathlon as sports for life.  We are … READ MORE →

Birkie Champion Matt Liebsch Continues to Find Passion in His Hobby

(Minnesota) – The veteran technician waded his way through a rack of Fischer skis, carefully looking at the base structure and testing the camber – looking for that perfect pair of cross country skis. … READ MORE →

App Gap Challenge 2019 – Ogden and Hamilton Take Top Honours

(Fayston, Vermont) – Over 150 athletes raced at the 10th annual App Gap Challenge on Aug. 4 at Mad River Glen, round #1 of the 2019 NENSA High Peaks Cyclery Rollerski Series p/b SkiTrax, … READ MORE →

2019-2020 Ski at School Alta Gas Recipients

– Nordiq Canada is thrilled to present the 2020 Ski-at-School program Powered by AltaGas Grant Recipients! This is the fifth year of the AltaGas Ski-at-School grant, available to clubs and schools across Canada. Thank … READ MORE →

Dan LaBlanc Named CXC Youth Director

– Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) names Dan LaBlanc as youth director. The position serves as a central resource to grow and support the Central Region youth cross country skiing community.
LaBlanc will be responsible … READ MORE →

Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins Headlines Local Roller Ski Training Session on Aug. 5

(Lincoln, MA) – Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins, along with other Olympians and members of the SMST2 Elite Team will travel to Lincoln, MA for a three hour training session with members of the … READ MORE →


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