Jessica Diggins (USA) puts in a good run… [P] Nordic Focus

Johaug Scores as Diggins Leads Three US Skiers in Top 20 at Davos World Cup Women’s 10km FR

(Davos, Switzerland) – The final women’s event before the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships, the 10km FR individual start in Davos, is in the books and Therese Johaug (NOR) claimed the top prize with … READ MORE →

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USA’s Newell Strong 4th and Canada’s Valjas 6th as Poltoranin Claims Men’s WCup 1.5km CL Sprint in Davos

(Davos, Switzerland) – The USA’s Andy Newell keeps skiing smarter and stronger landing his best finish in three seasons claiming fourth in the men’s grueling 1.5km CL Sprint World Cup in Davos. Alexey Poltoranin … READ MORE →

Sarah Hendrickson [P] Women’s Ski Jumping USA

Hendrickson Leads Stellar Day for U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping in 2nd at Ljubno World Cup

(Ljubno, Slovenia) – Park City’s Sarah Hendrickson snagged her seventh podium finish this season with a strong 2nd-place performance in Ljubno on Saturday. She led the U.S. women’s ski jumping team, which dominated the … READ MORE →

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Canada Strong 8th and USA 12th in Men’s Relay at IBU World Championships as Norway Scores Again

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – Canada’s Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, Scott Gow, Nathan Smith, and Scott Perras had a great day at the office nailing a season-best 8th place finish in the men’s 4×7.5-kilometre relay at … READ MORE →

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Yoko Becomes the Official Ski Pole of the American Birkie

– Alpina Sports, the US distributor of Yoko, proudly announces that Yoko as the official ski pole sponsor of the American Birkebeiner. “We are very excited to partner up with such a great event … READ MORE →

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Randall 8th as Kowalczyk Demolishes Field in 1.5km CL Sprint at Davos World Cup

(Davos, Switzerland) – Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk dominated the women’s 1.5km CL Sprint on a tough course in Davos on Saturday, as Norway’s Marit Bjoergen claimed the silver and Finland’s Anne Kylloenen took home the bronze.

Sprint Cup leader, … READ MORE →

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Davos World Cup 1.5km CL Sprint Qualifications – 8 North Americans Advance on Tough Course

(Davos, Switzerland) – It was another strong day for the North American skiers as eight advanced to the heats on the uber-tough 1.5km CL Sprint course at the pre-Worlds World Cup in Davos renowned … READ MORE →

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Berger Anchors Norway to Women’s Relay Gold – USA 11th, Canada 12th

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – Conditions were near perfect, with no wind and the temperature at around freezing, as Norway’s golden girl, Tora Berger, closed a 38-second deficit in the final leg of the women’s … READ MORE →

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Cross Country Canada’s The Inside Edge – Episode Five

– We are excited to bring you Cross Country Canada’s “Inside Edge” video series. With action, interviews, strategy and much more, Inside Edge gives you unprecedented access to our National Ski Team as it … READ MORE →

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Interview with the USA’s Tim Burke on his Historic IBU Worlds Silver in the Men’s 20km

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – SkiTrax was stoked to catch up with the USA’s Tim Burke following his fabulous historic silver in the men’s 20km individual event at the 2013 IBU World Championships in Nove … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest w/Over $3,000 in Prizes – Registration Now OPEN

(Toronto, ON) – The SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest is now open for contestants to make selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this winter.
Register and enter the contest to … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Nipika Lodge – 4-nights for 2 people in luxurious cabin, including Trail Fees (value up to $1,160)

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest Standings after La Transjurassienne

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the second annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest after the La Transjurassienne 54/76 km classic technique race held last weekend in France. The … READ MORE →

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American Burke Wins Historic 20km Silver at IBU World Championships – Canada’s Le Guellec 10th

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – The USA’s Tim Burke put his race face on and made US Biathlon history on Thursday claiming silver in the men’s 20km individual event at the 2013 IBU World Championships … READ MORE →

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Fiemme 2013 One Week to Go + Launch of Mobile XC mApp

(Val di Fiemme) – On Wednesday, 20th February, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships presented by Viessmann will get underway in Val di Fiemme (ITA) with an official Opening Ceremony in the city of … READ MORE →

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Utah’s Havlick Repeats As RMISA Men’s Nordic MVP – Reid Wins Women’s MVP

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – University of Utah senior Miles Havlick was named the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Men’s Nordic MVP Thursday, announced by the league.  The honor is based on the total … READ MORE →

Tim Burke (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Burke Scores Silver in Men’s 20km Individual at IBU World Championships + Interview w/Burke

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – The USA’s Tim Burke from Paul Smiths, NY, has a spectacular day winning silver in the men’s 20km Individual event at the 2013 IBU World Championships in Nove Mesto, CZE … READ MORE →

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Valentine’s Day Greetings from the IBU Worlds in Nove Mesto

(Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic) – Check out this great Valentine’s Day Greetings video from competitors at the 2013 IBU World Championships in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic.

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USA’s Dunklee 15th and Canada’s Crawford 17th as Norway’s Berger Takes Women’s IBU Worlds 15km Individual Gold

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – Claiming her second gold medal of the 2013 World Championships, Norway’s Tora Berger shot clean to win the women’s Individual Start with a time of 44:52.5. Silver went to Germany’s … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Fischer 12/13 Carbonlite Skating Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100)

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2012/13 Contest Standings after Sochi

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the 2012/13 SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest standings after the pre-Olympic test event in Sochi, Russia, as the Viessmann XC FIS World Cup moves to … READ MORE →

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Gatineau Loppet Officially Opens 35th Edition Feb. 15-17th

(Gatineau, QC) – Yes, it’s exactly in two days that the Organizing Committee of the Gatineau Loppet will officially open the 35th edition of the biggest Cross-country skiing event in Canada. From February 15th to … READ MORE →

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North American Vasa XC Ski Race Results – Brown, Palomaki, Magi and Sanville Win

(Traverse City, Michigan) – Eli Brown, 40, from Williamsburg, MI took the win in Saturday’s Vasa 50km freestyle race while Angela Palomaki (Autrain, MI) was the top women finishing 28th overall. In the signature … READ MORE →

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OR Show 2013 in Salt Lake Report Videos Part 3 – Fischer’s NEW SpeedMax

(Salt Lake City, CO) – SkiTrax caught up with Peter Ashley, Vice President at the Nordic Division of Fischer Sports USA, during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Trade Show in Salt Lake City. Fischer has … READ MORE →

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Mt. Borah Releases Semi-Custom Design iPad App

(Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – In an era of thriving mobile and tablet technology, Mt. Borah is excited to bring their popular web-based semi-custom design center to the fingertips of tablet users with a new … READ MORE →

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RallyMe: New Fundraising App To Help Athletes Reach Their Goals – Van & Hughes On Board

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Every day talented athletes hang up their skates, put away their bat, or box up their jersey. They quit right before they peak. Why? There’s just not enough money … READ MORE →

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EISA Dartmouth Winter Carnival Recap & Relay Results

(Craftsbury, VT) –  Dartmouth’s men’s women’s squads claimed the relay victories on day two of the Dartmouth Winter Carnival at Craftsbury Common. Annie Hart, Mary O’Connell and Cory Stock won the women’s 3x5km FR relay … READ MORE →

Matt Liebsch – 58km Men’s winner [P] Linda Rother/Digital Hotshots

Liebsch and Max Triumph in 58K FR Race at 2013 Mora Vasaloppet

(Mora, Minnesota) – Matt Liebsch from Orono, MN and Sarah Max, from Bend, Oregon, won the 58km FR men’s and women’s races respectively as the Vasaloppet USA ski race was moved to a shortened course because … READ MORE →

Celia Bourgeois (FRA) [P] Worldloppet

France’s Chauvet and Bourgeois Win 57/76km FR La Transjurassienne

(Lamoura, France) – A temperature of -14 degrees was announced for the start of the 76km FT La Transjurassienne in Lamoura, but in the end the thermometer showed just below -20! One had to … READ MORE →

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Mark Burton to Take Over as Chairman of United States Biathlon Foundation

(New Gloucester, Maine) – Bill Ryan, Chairman and founder of US Biathlon Foundation, announced today that he is stepping down and Mark Burton, a Senior Advisor at Evercore Partners, will take over as Chairman, effective … READ MORE →

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Career Opportunity: Executive Director for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

– The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to hosting one of the world’s best cross country ski events, the American Birkebeiner, maintaining one of the nation’s premier recreation trails, … READ MORE →

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Interviews w/Hoffman and Bjornsen on Their Double Podium in Switzerland

(Lenzerheide, SUI) – Following their double podium on Sunday in Lenzerheide, Switzerland we caught up with Noah “the Hoff” Hoffman from Aspen, CO and Alaska’s Erik Bjornsen (APU) for their take on their races and … READ MORE →

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McKeever and Widmer Top Fields at 25th Annual Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival

(Edmonton, Alberta) – Brian McKeever was the fastest male finisher in the 55k M Lite 30-39 division in 3:19:37.7 at the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary while Heidi Widmer was lead the women’s field in the … READ MORE →

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Berger Prevails to Take Women’s 10km Pursuit Gold at IBU World Championships

( Nove Mesto, CZE) – Norway’s Tora Berger kept believing despite three crucial early penalties, and delivered clean shooting in the clutch final standing stage on the range to claim gold in the women’s … READ MORE →

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USA Scores Double Podium in Switzerland as Hoffman Wins First FIS International Race w/Bjornsen 3rd

(Lenzerheide, SUI) – Noah “the Hoff” Hoffman is on the move as he claimed his first senior FIS international podium on Sunday winning the 15km CL pursuit-style race in Lenzerheide, Switzerland with teammate Eric … READ MORE →

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Svendsen Edges Fourcade in Men’s 12.5km Pursuit for Hat-trick Gold at IBU World Championships – Bailey 13th, Le Guellec 15th

( Nove Mesto, CZE) – In a spell-binding finish to the men’s 12.5km Pursuit Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen edged out Martin Fourcade (FRA) at the line by a boot length in a photo-finish for … READ MORE →

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US Team Finds Fun and Trouble on the Road w/Canuck Guest Star

(On The Road) – Ever wonder what team members are up to in between races on the wild and wonderful World Cup circuit…? The 2013 U.S. Ski Team cross-country squad performs to the Taylor … READ MORE →

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Team USA Grabs Headlines in Switzerland – Stephen Leads Women’s Sweep, Hoffman 2nd

(Lenzerheide, SUI) – The US XC Ski team grabbed some stellar international headlines at a FIS race in Lenzerheide, SUI on Saturday as Liz Stephen lead a US sweep of the women’s 5km FR race – … READ MORE →

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Pidhrushna Scores Surprise IBU World Championship Gold in Women’s 7.5km Sprint – Cook 45th

( Nove Mesto, CZE) – Clean shooting and strong skiing paved the way to a surprise victory for Ukrainian Olena Pidhrushna in the women’s 7.5km Sprint as she claimed her first IBU World Championship … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Nipika Lodge – 4-nights for 2 people in luxurious cabin, including Trail Fees

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 La Transjurassienne – Team Modification EXTENDED

(Toronto, ON) – We have extended the final chance to make team modifications for the FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest until 12 midnight EST on Feb. 9, allowing contestants a bit more time … READ MORE →

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Svendsen Takes Gold Over Fourcade in Men’s 10km Sprint at IBU World Championships – Burke 28th

( Nove Mesto, CZE) – Great conditions on day 2 at the 2013 IBU World Championships favoured Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen who won gold in the men’s 10km Sprint relegating the defending champ, Martin … READ MORE →

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Havlick and Reid Score At Utah Invitational as Colorado Takes Overall Lead

(Midway, Utah) – The University of Colorado turned a 36-point deficit into a 28-point advantage with the running of the 5K women’s and 10K men’s classical races at Soldier Hollow on Friday, Feb. 8. … READ MORE →

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Kershaw Report – Sochi-Da

(Italy) – Arriving late at night Sochi, Russia looked a lot like my other Russian experiences. The roads were still bumpy, the air still had that taste of pollution masked as progress and the … READ MORE →

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Dartmouth Winter Carnival 5/10km CL Results – UVM’s Gruber and Patterson Score

(Craftsbury, VT) – UVM’s Anja Gruber and Scott Patterson topped the fields on Friday in the 5/10km CL races as the Dartmouth Winter Carnival cross-country races were relocated to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Annie Pokorny … READ MORE →

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Rikert Nordic Center Now Has Snowmaking

(Middlebury, VT) – Middlebury College has completed the installation of snowmaking equipment on five kilometers of trails at the Rikert Nordic Center, a 50-kilometer cross-country skiing area in Ripton, Vt., owned and operated by … READ MORE →

Men’s action – SVNF Boulder Mountain Tour 2013 [P] Nils Ribi

2013 Boulder Mountain Tour Video + Photos

(Sun Valley, ID) – Watch this highlight video courtesy of John Plummer and SV Resort, and check out some great photos by Nils Ribi from the Boulder Mountain Tour, the renowned 32km freestyle race … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Coaching Association of Canada

(Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is seeking to fill the position of IT Coordinator. The IT Coordinator will be responsible for providing on-site day-to-day support for the office users and … READ MORE →

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Annual Kamview Tour in Thunder Bay – Feb. 9

(Thunder Bay, ON) – The annual Kamview Tour is tomorrow and it’s not too late to register. Drop by the chalet today, or download a registration form online. Race day registration is available-but why … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

Team USA Scores Best-Ever IBU World Championship Mixed Relay 8th as Norway Wins Gold – Canada 15th

(Nove Mesto, Cze) – With the near perfect conditions of light wind, sub-zero degree temperatures, and fast tracks, the 2013 IBU World Championships opened with the 2x6km+2×7.5km Mixed Relays in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Launching Soon – Salomon Grand Prize Worth $1,497

(Toronto, ON) – We are thrilled to announce that Salomon has come on board with a fabulous SLab grand prize package including skis, poles, boots and bindings valued at $1,497 for our final FIS … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Nipika Lodge – 4-nights for 2 people in luxurious cabin, including Trail Fees

CORRECTION – FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 La Transjurassienne – Team Modification Now OPEN

February 06, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – Sorry we meant La Transjurassienne on Feb. 10 not the Tartu Maraton on Feb. 17 – therefore we are pleased to announce that team modification is now open for the … READ MORE →

Retro Ski Gear Tour [P] Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum

Retro-Gear Ski at Timber Creek – Feb. 9

(Wilmington, VT) – Snow is in the forecast – come join us for stop 3 of the Retro-Gear Tour Series on February 9th at Timber Creek in Wilmington.
Kelly Kahler, a long time cross country … READ MORE →