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Interview w/NNF Director Dave Knoop – Suffers Stroke at Home Recovering

– National Nordic Foundation Director Dave Knoop a.k.a. “Nordic Dave” of Park City, Utah suffered stroke earlier this month and is recovering at home with minimal lasting effects. The super-fit nordic skier and … READ MORE →

Interview with Tor Arne Hetland New Coach with the Canadian World Cup Team

(Stratton, VT) – Norwegian great, Tor Arne Hetland, needs no introduction. His storied career as a sprinter began in 1990 and when it ended he had five Nordic Worlds and two Olympic medals to … READ MORE →

Interview with Canadian Head Coach Justin Wadsworth

– The Canadian team is in training mode and we caught up with Justin Wadsworth, Head Coach of the Canadian National Cross-country Ski Team, to check on the team’s progress, the transition to their new … READ MORE →

Interview with US Women’s Coach Matt Whitcomb + LOTS of Dryland/Glacier Camp PHOTOS

(Alaska) – The US Women’s XC Ski Team recently held their NAWTA (North American Women’s Training Alliance) camp second training camp in Alaska including a week on Eagle Glacier, and were joined by APU skiers … READ MORE →

US XC Ski Team Alaska Camp Update and Photos + Interviews with Andy Newell and Noah Hoffman

(Anchorage, Alaska) – The US XC Ski Team is in Alaska this year for their second training camp opting for Eagle Glacier instead of the Snow Farm in New Zealand this year to ease … READ MORE →

Interview with Holly Brooks on Mount Marathon Race Victory, FIS Marathon Cup + Photos

– Check out our latest interview with USA’s Holly Brooks as she talks about her recent win at the Mount Marathon Race, the upcoming NAWTA – North American Women’s Training Alliance – in Alaska, … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train – Interview w/Canadian Head Coach Justin Wadsworth

– In today’s edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves talks with Justin Wadsworth, Head Coach of the Canadian National Cross-country Ski Team. In this candid interview Graves talks to Wadsworth about where … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford Retires – Olympic Gold Medalist Says the Time is Right for Me

(Canmore, AB) – Chandra Crawford, 30, of Canmore, AB, who is probably best known for her exuberant and heartfelt singing of the Canadian anthem from atop the podium after she won gold in the … READ MORE →

Interview with USA’s Lowell Bailey on his Career-first IBU Podium in Kontiolahti

(Kontiolahti, Finland) – Following US Biathlon’s Lowell Bailey superb day in the men’s 10km sprint at Kontiolahti, Finland on Saturday, March 15 where he secured his career-first IBU World Cup podium, we caught up … READ MORE →

Like Father Like Son Canada’s Harvey Nails Men’s 30km Skiathlon and Vies for Overall WCup Podium + Interview w/Wadsworth & 1987 Video

(Falun, Sweden) – In a stunning display of skiing prowess Canada’s Alex Harvey demonstrated that he can ski with the best in the world and defeat them as well claiming the men’s 30km Skiathlon … READ MORE →

Interviews with Kikkan Randall and Sadie Bjornsen after Holmenkollen 30km CL

(Oslo, Norway) – We caught up with the USA’s Kikkan Randall and Sadie Bjornsen after the historic 30km CL at the Holmenkollen in Oslo for their take on the race and what it’s like … READ MORE →

Sweden’s Richardsson Triumphant in 50km CL at Oslo Holmenkollen – Harvey Rebounds to 14th, Hoffman 29th

March 08, 2014 (Oslo, Norway) – Sweden’s Daniel Richardsson outdueled his two rivals, Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR) and Alexander Legkov (RUS), for the biggest victory of his career winning the 50km CL today in the … READ MORE →

Interview w/Kikkan Randall in Drammen after Clinching her 3rd Sprint Cup Globe

(Drammen, Norway) – We caught up with American XC skiing sensation Kikkan Randall after her Sprint CL race in Drammen, following the historic news for the US star that she would win her third … READ MORE →

Harvey Strong 8th in Men’s 15km FR WCup Interval Start in Lahti – Sundby Wins, Hoffman 24th

(Lahti, Finland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey was a solid 8th in the men’s 15km FR World Cup interval start at the Lahti Ski Games in Finland on Sunday as Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR) took the … READ MORE →

The Scoop on Peter Graves – Legendary Sports Broadcaster in Sochi for 8th Olympic Games

– Famed American sports commentator and journalist, Peter Graves, has been recently featured in an article and audio interview on vpr.net. SkiTrax is proud to call Graves one of our own, as he provides fantastic in-depth … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview w/Marty Hall – Part 2

– In this segment of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, we are treated to Part 2 of host Peter Graves’s interview with former US and Canadian Head XC coach, Marty Hall, just days before … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview w/Marty Hall – Part 1

– In this episode of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves talks with former US and Canadian Head XC coach, Marty Hall, just days before the Sochi Games in the first of … READ MORE →

Interviews with Browne, Pokorny, Bjornsen, S.Patterson, Johnsgaard, L.Patterson and Fish at the FIS Nordic U23 Worlds + PHOTOS

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Today was a good day for US-CAN skiers in the 10/15km CL individual start races despite challenging snowy conditions at the 2014 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 World Ski Championships. Following … READ MORE →

Interviews with Diggins, Bjornsen and Pokorny at the FIS Nordic U23 World Ski Championships

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Following today’s competitions we caught up with the USA’s Jessie Diggins, who took home the silver in the U23 women’s Sprint FR race today in Val di Fiemme, Italy at … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview with Pierre Harvey

– In this edition of Talkin’ With The Gravy Train, host Peter Graves speaks with Canadian Nordic ski legend Pierre Harvey, father of 25-year-old XC ski star Alex Harvey, who is poised to make … READ MORE →

US Olympic Ski Jumping Athletes Nominated + Teleconference Call

Park City, Utah – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the nomination of seven ski jumping athletes Wednesday afternoon during a press conference at Utah Olympic Park, the site of the 2014 U.S. … READ MORE →

Teleconference Call on US Olympic Cross Country and Nordic Combined Athletes for Sochi 2014

(Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association held a teleconference call today prior to announcing the US Olympic Cross Country and Nordic Combined teams for the Sochi 2014 Games running from … READ MORE →

USA’s Stephen Claims Gutsy Career-best 6th in Women’s 10km CL in Poland – Kowalczyk Wins, Sargent 9th + INTERVIEWS

(Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – The day belonged to Justyna Kowalczyk (POL), who lived up to her queenly status at home in the women’s 10km CL, but American Liz Stephen delivered a thrilling gutsy performance … READ MORE →

Harvey in 4th Leads Three Canadians into Top 10 at Men’s 15km CL in Poland – Vylegzhanin Wins + INTERVIEWS

(Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey and his cohorts Devon Kershaw and Ivan Babikov were on fire on Sunday in the men’s 15km CL in Poland, but Team Russia blazed some trails of … READ MORE →

Canada’s Alex Harvey Wins First Full World Cup Taking Men’s 1.5km FR Sprint in Poland – USA’s Newell 6th

(Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey claimed his first full World Cup victory today in Poland taking the win in the men’s 1.5km Sprint FR with smart, solid skiing. Germany’s Joseph Wenzl finished … READ MORE →

Randall Wins Women’s 1.5km Sprint FR WCup in Poland – USA’s Diggins 5th, Canada’s Jones 10th + INTERVIEWS

(Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – American star Kikkan Randall lead a strong US charge, making it two-for-two, as she followed up her win in Nova Mesto, CZE, last weekend with a victory in the women’s … READ MORE →

USA’s Randall Storms Nova Mesto Women’s 1.5km Sprint for First World Cup Win in 2014 + Interview

(Nova Mesto, CZE) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall dominated the women’s 1.5km Sprint today under the lights in Nova Mesto dispensing with all rivals as she quickly established herself in each heat taking the lead … READ MORE →

Stephen Stellar 7th and Diggins Dynamite 13th as Johaug Becomes First Norwegian to Win the Tour de Ski

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – It was Norway’s day as Therese Johaug won the fabled Tour de Ski but the USA’s Liz Stephen was shining bright as well delivering another strong finish in tough … READ MORE →

Interviews with Alex Harvey, Justin Wadsworth, CCC Team Doctor and Matt Whitcomb at the Tour de Ski

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Following today’s sixth stage at the Tour de Ski we caught up with Alex Harvey, 4th overall at the TdS, who announced his departure from the Tour in a … READ MORE →

Interviews with Harvey, Kershaw and Wadsworth on Canada’s Historic 1-2 Podium at the Tour de Ski

(Oberhof, GER) – SkiTrax caught up with the dynamic duo, Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw, along with Head Coach Justin Wadsworth for an inside look at the Canadian team’s historic start to the Tour … READ MORE →

USA’s Diggins and Caldwell Nail Top-10s at TdS Prologue – Bjoergen Wins, Kowalcyzk OUT + Interview w/Diggins

(Oberhof, GER) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins in 5th and Sophie Caldwell in 9th delivered solid top-10 performances in the women’s 3km Prologue FR as the 8th annual Tour de Ski got underway in … READ MORE →

Interview with Canadian Head Coach Justin Wadsworth – Pre-Tour de Ski

(Oberhof, GER) – The 8th annual Tour de Ski starts tomorrow and SkiTrax caught up with Justin Wadsworth, the Head Coach of the Canadian XC Ski Team, for his take on the team’s lacklustre … READ MORE →

USA 1 Takes 5th as Finland Dominates Women’s CL Sprint in Asiago – USA 2 Claims 8th, Canada Out + Interview w/Randall

(Asiago, Italy) – Finland’s Aino-Kaisa Saarinen and Anne Kylloenen were on fire on Sunday dominating the women’s 6×1.25km Team Sprint CL for a well-deserved victory winning by a strong 10s-margin over Norway I (Oestberg, … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview with NBC’s Chad Salmela – Part 2

– In this edition of Talkin’ With The Gravy Train, host Peter Graves continues his conversation with NBC Sports nordic commentator Chad Salmela who joins him from Duluth, Minnesota. Salmela has become a regular … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With The Gravy Train Interview with Chad Salmela of NBC Sports – Part 1

– In this edition of Talkin’ With The Gravy Train, host Peter Graves talks with Chad Salmela who joins him from Duluth, Minnesota. Salmela has become a regular fixture on NBC Sports covering cross-country … READ MORE →

Interview w/Canada’s Gaiazova – Sprint Win in Sweden

(Ostersund, Sweden) – SkiTrax caught up with Canada’s Dasha Gaiazova in Sweden after her win at the Team Sportia Cup in Ostersund on Saturday where she qualified in top spot and advanced handily to … READ MORE →

USA Claims Bitter-Sweet Bronze in Women’s Relay at Lillehammer – Norway Dominates Again + Interview w/US Team

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The US Women’s team claimed a bitter-sweet bronze following a valiant bid for silver by Jessie Diggins on the final leg of the 4x5km relay in tough snowy conditions. A mishap in … READ MORE →

Interviews from Lillehammer w/Bjornsen, Harvey and Wadsworth

(Lillehammer, Norway) – SkiTrax caught up with American Sadie Bjornsen, who matched her career-best 7th in the women’s 10km CL individual start, Canada’s Alex Harvey who was a solid 16th in the men’s 15km … 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 →

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 →

Interviews and Comments from Kuusamo w/Bjornsen, Babikov, Brooks, Harvey and Randall

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Following today’s races at round 2 of the Ruka Triple in Kuusamo, Finland we caught up American Sadie Bjornsen who had another top 10 result placing a career-best 7th in the women’s … READ MORE →

Interview with Kikkan Randall in Kuusamo on her Historic Classic Podium

(Kuusamo, Finland) – SkiTrax caught up with Kikkan Randall following her first Classic Sprint podium today in the women’s 1.4km CL Sprint final in Kuusamo at round #1 of the at the FIS World … READ MORE →

Interviews with Randall, Hoffman, Newell, Diggins, and Grover in Beitostølen

(Beitostølen, Norway) – Team USA made their 2013/14 race season debut in Beitostølen, Norway this weekend and came away with their first victory courtesy of Kikkan Randall in the women’s skate Sprint. Adding to … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train – Interview with Noah Hoffman

– In this edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves chats with Noah Hoffman, now a six-year member of the US Ski Team about the upcoming season. By the time this … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview with Tiger Shaw – New USSA President and CEO

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves spends some time talking with Tiger Shaw, who will be replacing legendary Bill Marolt this Spring as the President and CEO … READ MORE →

Talkin’ with the Gravy Train – Kris Freeman Interview

– In this week’s edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, Peter Graves is joined in studio by three-time US Olympian Kris Freeman from Concord, New Hampshire. Freeman, who has been a major player for … READ MORE →

Interview with Steve Poulin President & CEO of Swix Sport USA on their American Birkie Sponsorship

(Williamington, MA) – Following the announcement of Swix Sport USA’s two-year commitment as title sponsor to the American Birkebeiner Ski events we caught up with Steve Poulin, President and CEO of Swix Sport USA, … READ MORE →

Talkin’ with the Gravy Train – Interview w/Chandra Crawford Part 2

(Canmore, AB) – Talkin’ with the Gravy Train is pleased to present Part 2 of our interview with Canadian cross-country skiing star Chandra Crawford from Canmore, AB, of Olympic fame who is training on her own … READ MORE →

Talkin’ with the Gravy Train – Interview w/Liz Stephen – Part 2

– Here is Part 2 of our interview with USST’s Liz Stephen on Talkin’ with the Gravy Train. Stephen, 26, of East Montpelier, Vermont was a talented young alpine skier years ago who switched … READ MORE →

Talkin’ with the Gravy Train – Interview w/Liz Stephen – Part 1

– In this edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, we spend some time with USST’s Liz Stephen to chat about her stellar season, the importance of team, and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic … READ MORE →