(Oberhof, GER) – In only seven days tickets for the opening stages of the FIS Tour de Ski 2012/13 in Oberhof will be available on September 22nd at 22:09 CET.
The Oberhof organizing committee have … READ MORE →

– CAAWS is developing its 2013-2017 strategic plan and is inviting key stakeholders to complete the following survey. The survey should take only a few minutes of your time, depending on how much you … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada recently announced an Own the Podium million-dollar program designed to win more Olympic and Paralympic medals utiizing a new $200,000 custom-designed indoor treadmill built by Treadsport Training Systems, … READ MORE →

(London, GBR) – It was a golden day for Canadian Para-Cycling Team at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Great Britain, with the powerful tandem of Robbi Weldon (Thunder Bay, ON) and Olympian Lyne … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – Summer is not over and the first flakes have not yet fallen but the Gatineau Loppet’s organizing committee is ready to celebrate the 35th edition of Canada’s biggest cross country ski … READ MORE →

(New Zealand) – Here’s what you need to know about beards. A) They can be pretty nasty (especially when partaking in winter endurance activities – goobers tend to get lodged in there). B) They … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Focused on winning more medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Canada’s Nordic sport athletes and coaches will build strength in numbers thanks to a new Own the Podium initiative … READ MORE →

– Drive for 25 is ready to begin! The Drive for 25 is the one-day fundraiser where America’s Nordic community comes together on November 15th with $25 pledges to support the next generation of … READ MORE →

(London, UK) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2013 at its Executive Committee meeting in London. The new List will be made official and … READ MORE →

– Register NOW!  Registration deadline Oct 12th, 2012. A development camp opportunity for Para-Nordic athletes aspiring to compete at the Canada Winter Games and be mentored by coaches across the country and Robin McKeever, Head … READ MORE →

– Apple Picking! A staple of fall activities: Yum! In between some L3 intervals where the SMS T2 team hammered around while being observed by the NENSA coaches symposium, and afternoon strength, we went apple … READ MORE →

(Wanaka, New Zealand) – The US XC Ski Team has been training at the Snow Farm in NZ since the end of Aug. and great snow conditions finally hit the area. Noah Hoffman writes … READ MORE →

(Wilmington, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority host the 6th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 15 at 8:00 am. … READ MORE →

(Stratton, Vermont) – NENSA’s second Nordic Symposiu is on this weekend Sept. 8-9 in Stratton, Vermont featuring top coaches and presenters covering ten different topics related to training, talent ID, mindset and ski technique … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – The Rossignol Group is pleased to announce the hire of Paul Clark as the new Nordic Racing Manager. The Nordic Racing Manager will be responsible for all things racing, with … READ MORE →

– We need our cross-country skiing community and friends to help us find a name for our NEW Mascot coming to life this October…just in time for the two domestic FIS World Cup events!
To … READ MORE →

– Four venues, three countries and one king: Bernhard ‘Berni’ Gruber (AUT) won this year’s edition of the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix. With impressive consistency, Gruber managed to claim two wins and … READ MORE →

September 08, 2012 (Park City, Utah) – Ron Steele, formerly Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rossignol USA, has been promoted to President of Group Rossignol North America. The change comes with the news that … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – US Biathlon’s Susan Dunklee is training in Germany with the USBA national A team. Starting in Ruhpolding the team checked out some World Cup venues with the Euros and is now … READ MORE →

(Stratton, VT) – NENSA will be hosting its second Nordic Symposium, this weekend in Stratton, Vermont. Participants will be privy to top coaches and presenters, and will hear ten different topics related to training, … READ MORE →

Sept. 04, 2012 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada is pleased to announce the part time hiring of Eva Hornyansky as CCC’s new Coach and Athlete Development Administrative Assistant (CADAA). Highly organized and meticulous, Eva … READ MORE →

(Gällivare, Sweden) – Marcus Hellner earned his third straight victory in the 6.5km long running competition World Cup Challenge in Gällivare, which attracted a record participation of 120 runners.
The competition takes place every year … READ MORE →

(Alaska) – Calling all Alaska High School skiers! Check this out – First Tracks Ski Camp is the last weekend of October in Fairbanks! This will be the second annual camp and trust me, … READ MORE →

– This is going to be a super short and sweet update since we’re leaving this morning for the drive up to New Gloucester, Maine, where we’ll be doing a 5-day mini-camp on the … READ MORE →

– Norway’s cross-country ski teams have been located on training at various places across Norway and in Central Europe. All-round cross-country teams have started their traditional altitude camp at Seiser Alm/Livigno this week.
The training … READ MORE →

(Mongolia) – As in past years, the Mongolian Ski Association organized a training camp for local coaches and young Mongolian athletes. Staged from August 9-19, the camp was carried out in cooperation with the … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Academy has returned from their ten-day camp down in Whitefish, Montana. This is the first time the team has trained in the small town which is just … READ MORE →

(Victoria’s Falls Creek, NZ) – World number four Alexander Legkov lunged across the finish line just three centimetres ahead of his Russian teammate Ilia Chernousov to post an enthralling win in the Kangaroo Hoppet, … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Check out this short interview with Canadian National ski team member Kevin Sandau during his preparation for the 2012 FIS Alberta World Cup, being held December 13-16, at the Canmore Nordic … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – Hardwood Ski and Bike is playing host to close to 100 young cross country ski racers and coaches for a 5 day summer training camp from August 25 to 29, 2012.
The … READ MORE →

(Canmore, Alta.) – Canada’s cross-country ski athletes received a boost in their recovery thanks to a new partnership with iCool on Wednesday. As an Official Supplier, iCool will provide the National Ski Team with … READ MORE →

– Check out Lenny Valjas’ blog and watch videos of the final three FIS XC World Cup races last season where Valjas landed on the podium, turning heads and adding to the Canadian men’s team’s … READ MORE →

(New Zealand) – The Para-Nordic team have been training and racing at the Snow Farm in New Zealand with some strong results in the Merino Muster Loppet race and Australia/New Zealand Continental Cups.
On Saturday, … READ MORE →

– Nordic skiers who are also cycling fans have been following the recent news regarding Lance Armstrong’s battle vs USADA that came to a head late Thursday evening when Armstrong threw in the towel … READ MORE →

– I wrote this article for NNF, the National Nordic Foundation regarding our training camp in Sweden. NNF funded a large aspect of the trip, therefore making it possible for me to attend. I’m … READ MORE →

– Hey Girls! We want to see how you are doing this summer and how you are getting ready for the ski season! Show all Canadian skiers that you and your group have the … READ MORE →

(Hinterzarten, Germany) – Pete Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) placed a strong 12th place in Sunday’s final stop of the FIS Summer Grand Prix in this Black Forest village, and is clearly gaining confidence with … READ MORE →

(Cable, Wisconsin) – CXC Coaches Conference will bring together coaches, educators, organizations and sport scientists together to educate, collaborate and share research, best practices and new ideas. All presentations will target junior, high school, … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Yes. The above title is not a typo – although for those familiar with my travel schedule/addiction/reality these last… well… years? Decade? It may seem like you’ve read that incorrectly. It’s … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) in Lake Placid, NY is seeking an Assistant XC / Biathlon Coach for the 2012-2013 season and beyond. The coaching position is full-time … READ MORE →

– Just the other day I got to thinking…there’s one name I saw a lot of last winter having some great results on skis nationally, but most importantly internationally. But, when it came to … READ MORE →

(Aspen, CO) – Recently, Noah Hoffman of the US Men’s XC Ski Team, was a featured guest on The Local’s Show, an Aspen, Colorado local TV talk show hosted by Erik Skarvan. Watch yesterday’s … READ MORE →

(Canmore, Alberta) – After being closed for a year, the remote Mount Assiniboine Lodge in British Columbia’s Rockies has reopened its doors following a monumental restoration. “When I travelled the world, I had this … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – Check out the latest update from Oberhof, Germany by Ontario Ski Team Head Coach, Pavlina Sudrich, who describes herself as follows… “Her coaching style is best described as rampantly enthusiastic, peppered … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – 2013 CCC race license applications are now available online or by mail. You must have a current race license or a Supporting Member Day license to compete in CCC sanctioned events. … READ MORE →

– Skiers from around the world are converging on Falls Creek for the Kangaroo Hoppet, the opening event of the 2012/2013 Worldloppet season, which will be held on August 25. Good snowfalls last weekend … READ MORE →

(Wilmington, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 6th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 15 at 8:00 am.
The … READ MORE →

(Davos, Switzerland) – The defending FIS Tour de Ski Champion and FIS Cross-Country World Cup winner is getting ready for the coming season at home, in Switzerland. After a few days at his home … READ MORE →

– Red Deer Nordic is hosting a province wide dry land cross country ski camp and we want you to come! WOW!!! Some of the best coaches and athletes in the province will be … READ MORE →

(Courchevel, France) – Oh, what a night. The crowd loved it, the jumpers loved it, and it marks a great idea whose time has come. It was also a night that had heads turning … READ MORE →