(Fairbanks, Alaska) – Locals Hannah Boyer (NSCF/FXC) and Tyson Flaharty (Goldstream Sports) used their familiarity with the newly upgraded competition trails at Birch Hill to post comfortable victories in the women’s 5Km and men’s … READ MORE →

(Rybinsk, Russia) – Following Devon Kershaw’s historic first distance World Cup gold medal in the men’s 15km Freestyle race in Rybinsk, Russia we caught up him and Canadian Head Coach, Justin Wadsworth. The stunning … READ MORE →

(Cantley, Quebec) – Emily Nishikawa of Whitehorse and Banff Ski Runners’ Graeme Killick topped the fields in Cantley, Quebec on Day Two of the Haywood NorAm Eastern Canadian Championships and Minitour, winning the 10/15km interval … READ MORE →

(Oslo, Norway) – American Tim Burke led Team USA with clean shooting and a stellar 6th place finish in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit. Burke moved up from 15th to finish at 1:08.8 behind today’s … READ MORE →

(Oslo, Norway) – Germany’s Magdalena Neuner was back on the top podium spot with her second win in as many days taking the women’s 10km Pursuit with two penalties but coupled that with strong … READ MORE →

(Rybinsk, Russia) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins continues to turn heads as she moved from 30th to 5th in the women’s 10km FR race in Rybinsk, Russia, on Saturday won by the incomparable Marit … READ MORE →

(Rybinsk, Russia) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw scored BIG today with a historic win bringing home his first World Cup distance gold medal taking the men’s 15km Freestyle race in Rybinsk, Russia, to earn his … READ MORE →

(Cantley, Quebec) – Top qualifier and NorAm series leader, Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills/AWCA), took no prisoners on her way to victory at the 1.4km freestyle Haywood NorAM Eastern CDN Championship Teck Sprints on Friday … READ MORE →

(Montebello, QC) – Celebrate Jackrabbit Johannsen by skiing the traditional 160km point-to-point trail from Gatineau to Montebello to Lachute. Experiencing the best conditions in years, the Canadian Ski Marathon can proudly proclaim the original … READ MORE →

(Rybinsk, Russia) – When we noticed that Kikkan Randall wasn’t on the start list for Saturday’s World Cup 10km FR Mass start race in Rybinsk we were a little concerned as we know she’s … READ MORE →

(Minneapolis, MN) – Canada’s Chris Klebl continued his medal haul at the IPC World Cup in Minneapolis with his fourth-straight podium result on Thursday, Feb. 2, the final day of competition, taking home the … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – Here are two employment opportunities from Team Hardwood for a Senior Development Squad Coach and a Junior Development Squad Coach – applications for both positions are being accepted by March 15.
Senior … READ MORE →

(Oslo, NOR) – American Lowell Bailey and Canada’s Brendan Green punched their way into the top ten claiming 8th and 9th place respectively as Russia’s Evgeniy Garanichev landed the first win of his young … READ MORE →

(Oslo, NOR) – Magdalena Neuner of Germany was perfect on the shooting range on Thursday as she scored her 6th victory of the 2011-12 season winning the women’s 7.5km sprint in Olso with a … READ MORE →

(Moscow, Russia) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw grabbed a bronze medal in today’s cold and windy World Cup 1.5km Sprint in Moscow after topping the qualifications with superb skiing. Fifth-place qualifier Teodor Peterson (SWE) pulled … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the updated standings for the inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the 70km Classic Marcialonga in Italy. Team legrandbo held onto the lead … READ MORE →

(Moscow, Russia) – Twenty-year-old Jessica Diggins (USA) scored sixth today in the 1.5km Women’s Freestyle Sprint in Moscow, her best-ever individual World Cup result. Diggins was on fire qualifying first with a 2.47-second margin and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (“CCC”), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will work out of the … READ MORE →

(Moscow, Russia) – Rising American star, Jessie Diggins, and Canada’s veteran, Devon Kershaw, pulled out all the stops in downtown Moscow in biting cold conditions, -16 degrees, to top the qualifications as they lead … READ MORE →

– The New England Nordic Ski Association seeks a new Executive Director to begin May 31, 2012. Our job description is clear: we seek a capable leader to be a mentor, an advocate, a … READ MORE →

(Ripton, Vermont) – Due to marginal snow conditions, Women’s Ski Day at Rikert Nordic Center will not be held on Sunday, Feb. 5, as planned. “Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get the weather to cooperate. … READ MORE →

(Montebello, ON) – I am very proud to report that despite recent freezing rain and warm weather, the traditional trail – Gatineau-Montebello-Lachute – is in excellent condition. The full trail has been groomed creating … READ MORE →

– US Biathlon is raffling off four tickets to this year’s Superbowl! This is an all-expenses paid trip for you and three guests for two nights in Indianapolis! The raffle tickets are only $2 … READ MORE →

(Cable, WI) – Canada’s Chris Klebl skied to his second-straight silver medal at the IPC Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Cable, Wisconsin on Monday in the Men’s 10k sit ski race.
The 40-year-old Klebl, of … READ MORE →

(Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia) – Russia’s Alexey Volkov only missed one shot in the Men’s 12.5k Pursuit at the IBU Open European Championships that run Jan. 27-Feb. 2 in Slovakia to secure the win in a … READ MORE →

(Marquette, MI) – Nearly 1,400 participants took part in the 14th annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon presented by Marquette General Health Systems. The headline event – the 50km classic – started in Ishpeming, home of the National … READ MORE →

(Bad Ischl, Austria) – Many European and Scandinavian nations have been holding their national championships during the current break in World Cup action. This past weekend it was Austria’s turn, with the competition being … READ MORE →

(Cable, WI) – Canada’s Mark Arendz came up just shy in his bid to win his fifth IPC Biathlon World Cup medal of the season after finishing fourth in the men’s 12.5-kilometre race on … READ MORE →

– The largest Nordic ski event in the east, the 31st Annual Craftsbury Marathon, took place on Sunday. Hundreds of participants of all ages challenged themselves on 25km and 50km classic routes that traversed … READ MORE →

January 29, 2012 (Lake Elmo, Minnesota) – The final day of Tour De Twin Cities SuperTour competition played out as expected: Matt Liebsch (Team Strongheart/Team Birkie) and Caitlin Gregg (CXC) skied away from their respective … READ MORE →

(Bartlett, NH) – On the opening day of the University of New Hampshire Carnival (Jan. 27), both the Dartmouth men’s and women’s Nordic teams pulled the rug out from underneath UVM, sweeping the men’s … READ MORE →

– The sun had just risen when nearly 7,000 competitors started their 70km classic long journey through the Fassa and Fiemme valleys for the 39th edition of the Marcialonga (ITA) . The best marathon … READ MORE →

(Cable, WI) – Variable winds, sometimes gusting up to 15-mi/22.5km per hour, added another element of drama to the first day of the biathlon competition during the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Nordic Skiing World … READ MORE →

(Lake Elmo, Minnesota) – For the fourth stage of the Tour De Twin Cities on Saturday, the Battle Creek SuperTour moved east to Green Acres Rec. Area in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Due to the … READ MORE →

January 28, 2012 (Calgary, AB) – AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has refueled the path to the podium for Canada’s cross-country ski athletes by extending its sponsorship of Cross Country Canada for another four years. The long-term commitment, … READ MORE →

– The CTA, Moosalamoo Association, and Rikert Nordic Center are in need of some volunteers to help with the Romance Half Marathon Race and Tour on Saturday, February 11th. Volunteer tasks may include; registration assistants, start/finish line assistants, timers, … READ MORE →

(Cable, WI) – At the end of the day and at the awards ceremony, Chris Klebl, who has overcome much, was beaming from ear to ear. As well he should, garnering the top North … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The Viessmann FIS XC World Cup forged on to Otepaa, Estonia last weekend with Canada’s Devon Kershaw scoring bronze in the men’s 15km classic. Read more about Kershaw’s spectacular race HERE. Siggy’s … READ MORE →

– Greetings Skiers and Friends! Enter by February 5 to win one of five FREE Birkie Entries, courtesy of SmartWool, one of our Birkie 2012 sponsors. The 39th Annual Birkebeiner takes place February 23-25. … READ MORE →

(Sun Peaks, BC) – Students at the Discovery Centre for Balanced Education at Sun Peaks Resort will be giving a new sport a try as part of their school curriculum this February.
The Nordic Ski … READ MORE →

(Ottawa) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee invites Canadian sports organizations to apply for the 2012-13 granting round of the Para-Equipment Fund, presented by Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business, and supported by the Government of … READ MORE →

(Toronto, Canada) – While the Viesmann FIS World Cup 2011/12 series is taking a short break, many of the world’s top cross-country skiers are not. Instead, many are taking advantage of the two-week hiatus … READ MORE →

(Minneapolis, MN) – Skiers have reached the midpoint of the 5-stage Tour De Twin Cities. On Wednesday evening, racers contested a prologue skate sprint under the lights at Wirth Park. The 1.4 kilometer course … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the 38th annual Dolomitenlauf. With over 200 teams in the mix, Team … READ MORE →

(Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN) – The first-ever Tour de Twin Cities kicked off on Saturday with the classic individual start races. The inaugural Tour, also part of the USSA SuperTour series, consists of … READ MORE →

(Cable, WI) – Many of the world’s top adaptive athletes are ready for the start of an historic IPC Biathlon World Cup set to kick off tomorrow at the famed Telemark Lodge in this … READ MORE →

(Ripton, VT) – Energizing women about being active in the outdoors during the winter is the aim of a day-long Women’s Ski Day at Rikert Nordic Center in February. Rikert Nordic Center will host … READ MORE →

– Last weekend, we departed from beautiful sunny Italia to the double-classic weekend of World Cup racing in Otepaa, Estonia. Last year we had Junior World/U23 Championships there, so it was sweet to return … READ MORE →

(Oberhofen, Switzerland) – Sunday, January 22nd saw the inaugural FIS World Snow Day take place all around the world. 227 events in 39 countries featured children, their families and the general public to enjoying … READ MORE →

– With each of them clinching their third victory at the Tour de Ski, Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) and Dario Cologna (SUI) secured the respective cross-country crowns for themselves. Fischer, ski sponsor to both athletes, … READ MORE →