– Here is the latest newsletter from Worldloppet and the FIS Marathon World Cup. Worldoppet recently attended the Forum Nordicum in Val di Fiemme, and the organization is primed for an exciting 2012/12 season. … READ MORE →

– Already donated? THANK YOU – it’s just great to see everyone contributing, along with the supportive comments posted on our D25 page.
We’re a grassroots non profit organization that is asking OUR Nordic Community … READ MORE →

(Boulder, CO) – The Boulder Nordic Ski Swap will be on Wednesday, November 14, at Boulder High. The doors will open to set up will be at 5:45pm. We are hoping to be cleaned … READ MORE →

– USST skier Noah Hoffman is currently in Canmore, AB, getting first tracks with the team. The Park City, UT native has been taking advantage of the white stuff in Canmore, where it’s cold … READ MORE →

(Truckee, CA) – The Sierra Nevada is accustomed to long ski seasons. Point in fact, 2011 seemed like it would never end, with an XC ski race held on Fourth of July weekend at … READ MORE →

– Taylor Fletcher was recently named to the 2013 U.S. Nordic Combined A-Team. Like brother Bryan, Taylor keeps improving every year. After a strong 2011 season, Taylor stepped it up again in 2012 with … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – On October 26, Frozen Thunder will host its first major completion when more than 100 senior elite Nordic athletes from Canada and the United States compete in the WinSport Frozen Thunder … READ MORE →

– As confirmed by the FIS Council in the spring, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup will implement several new rules this season, including format changes and a new kid’s program.
The competition format for the … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – It’s been a busy last month and a half and when things are busy they tend to rip along at a good clip. Things are getting real in real hurry is … READ MORE →

– The 2nd edition of the largest winter event in the world is less than 100 days away, to be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013, aims to bring children aged between four and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The trail to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games for Canada’s newly named World Cup Nordic teams will start at the Canmore Nordic Centre, thanks to Frozen Thunder.
The innovative stock piling of … READ MORE →

– Dario Cologna (SUI) was recently named Nordic Ski King of 2011/12 and awarded with the corresponding trophy in Val Müstair, Switzerland.

(Canmore, AB) – Canmore Nordic Ski Club is having its annual Ski Swap on October 26 and 27. The Ski Swap is being held at the Canmore Crossing this year, 1160 Railway Avenue, in … READ MORE →

(Predazzo, Italy) – With a strong summer of preparation behind, the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team has its sights set on the 2013 World Championships and the Olympics in Sochi just a year away. … READ MORE →

– Here is your CAAWS Newsletter for the month of October. “CAAWS” stands for “Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity”. CAAWS provides leadership and education, and builds capacity … READ MORE →

– The FIS Final Inspection before the 2013 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme was held on 15th October in Cavalese (ITA). Representatives from FIS, the Italian Winter Sports Association (FISI), … READ MORE →

(Park, City) – FIS World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) leads a talented group of 13 athletes named to the 2013 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. The announcement was made during a final … READ MORE →

(Oberhofen, Germany) – The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Viessmann, a long-time supporter of winter sports, are pleased to announce a great expansion and continuation of their partnership in support of Nordic Skiing. Viessmann, … READ MORE →

(Oro, ON) – The Hardwood Ski and Bike Annual Ski Swap is one of the largest cross country ski swaps around offering a great opportunity to find just the right equipment for you for … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – There is snow in Alaska, and the gang at Birch Hill in Fairbanks took some great photos of the NSCF-FXC Comp Team out training yesterday afternoon. Last report was that there is … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – This is why I love going to Park City for October camp ever year – the weather is so awesome it makes for incredible training! While it’s starting to get … READ MORE →

– Sweden’s TV4 Group has bought the TV rights for all the platforms of the world´s leading long-distance skiing championship, Swix Ski Classics. The rights are for the two following seasons; 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. … READ MORE →

– FIS is pleased to announce the introduction of a new sprint ranking in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup for bonus sprints in mass start competitions and bonus seconds in stage competitions. In close … READ MORE →

– The countdown has truly begun…. in just a short 29 days I will be headed on another 30-hour travel to Europe to kick off the 2012-2013 ski season. With less than a month … READ MORE →

(Haverhill, MA) – Led by 2012 World Cup Sprint Champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) and 2010 Olympic Gold medalist Billy Demong (Lake Placid, NY), Swix Sport USA is pleased to introduce US Ski Team … READ MORE →

– Dear Editorial Staff, I was sent a link to your article posted on skitrax.com regarding the supplement Hero. Your reporting was fair and even-handed, and I appreciate you pointing out the fact that … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Check out this cool video by Buff Canada on Canadian National XC Ski Team member, Dasha Gaiazova, who talks about her preparation and goals for this upcoming season. Gaiazova celebrated a personal best … READ MORE →

– A short interview with Canadian National ski team member, and World Champion Alex Harvey during his preparation for the 2012 FIS Alberta World Cup, December 13-16 at the Canmore Nordic Center.
 
http://youtu.be/zl2JCgItN7c
 

– The last event organised by Club Tartu Maraton took place on October 6th when 1st Tartu City Marathon along with Tartu City Run and Tartu Student Marathon were held and with that event … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Check out the first photo of the FrozenThunder trail as skiing at Canmore courtesy of WCupper and new dad, Ivan Babikov, who tweeted the following news and photo. “First ski on @FrozenThunder… … READ MORE →

(Duntroon, ON) – We are happy to invite your athletes on October 27th, Canadian National Mountain Bike team members Amanda Sin, Haley Smith and Caley Brooks will host female youth MTN bike riders, cross-country … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom has been busy making significant changes to the company’s 2013 Nordic collection. Starting out with the addition of an online team store, which allows for individual team … READ MORE →

– With doping issues in sport recently headlining the news courtesy of Lance Armstrong we were informed of a doping controversy on the Nordic skiing front. Hero, based in Hailey, Idaho, is a line … READ MORE →

  – Women’s Ski Jumping USA has named the athletes to represent the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team this year on the World and Continental Cup circuits.
2013 Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team
Women’s Ski Jumping USA
Team … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce that it will be recognizing 55 Canadians for their contributions to the Paralympic Movement through … READ MORE →

(Québec City, QC) – From December 6-9, winter will be on our doorstep and downtown Québec City will be dressed in its finest white for the Sprint Québec which will host the FIS Cross-Country … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Frozen Thunder is on track for opening Oct. 13th. The 2k ski loop, using snow preserved from the previous winter, is being set up and groomed for early season skiing at … READ MORE →

– Join the celebrations for the 10th Anniversary of the Vermont Ski Museum as the festivities go Nordic! Sunday, October 14, a panel of speakers will highlight the past, present and future of cross … READ MORE →

– USA’s Kikkan Randall became the best sprinter on the ladies’ side last season. The skier from Alaska talked to FIS Cross-Country News about her summer preparation, goals for the winter and her four-year … READ MORE →

– A forward thinking member of our ski community has pledged a $50,000 challenge to the nation’s junior and U23 racers. Through this challenge the donor will match $5 (up to $50,000) for every … READ MORE →

– Here are the criteria that will be used by Cross Country Canada for nominating both Para-Nordic and Able-bodied athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) for the 2013-14 carding year.
Para-Nordic
Able-bodied

– The World’s leading long distance cross country ski team, Team Coop, has the pleasure of announcing the signature of one of the best classic skiers in the World, Lukas Bauer. The Czech skier … READ MORE →

(Steamboat Springs, CO) – Start cleaning out your garages and storage now! Mark November 9-10 on your calendar to sell your gear you no longer use or fit into and get yourself and your … READ MORE →

(Val Müstair, Switzerland) – On January 1, 2013, the FIS Tour de Ski will make its first stop ever in Switzerland. Val Müstair, the home valley of the triple FIS Cross-Country World Cup and … READ MORE →

– Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone! Ok, now the blog post can begin. The Fast and Female event in Park City was officially AWESOME. As per my usual, I got to lead the dancing/endurance station, … READ MORE →

(Mora, Sweden) – Now 50,000 participants have registered entries to one of the eight races in Vasaloppet’s winter Week 2013. This is four weeks earlier than last year that the 50,000 figure was passed, … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – Pete Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) grew up jumping on the hill’s of Lake Placid’s Intervale ski jumping complex and today he demonstrated his mastery of the hills, winning by just … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – Bend Endurance Academy will offer six development programs for cross country skiing in Central Oregon this winter. Programs are designed for participants ages 3 through adult. Activities are conducted at the … READ MORE →

– The 2012 BKL Coaching Clinic Series has been announced! Gather with other leaders from the region to get practical tips from some of the most experienced BKL coaches in New England. There will … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – Against the backdrop of near peak Autumn colors the annual Flaming Leaves ski jumping tournament is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 12 noon at the Olympic … READ MORE →