(Kuusamo, FIN) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen stormed to victory taking home the overall World Cup mini-tour title in Kuusamo on Sunday, finishing second in the final 10km classic pursuit behind compatriot Therese Johaug, with … READ MORE →

(Finland) – Check out this great video of One Way from Finland’s new service and promotion truck launched this World Cup season providing race service on site to their many teams and athletes, as well … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, FIN) – The North Americans continued their assault at the World Cup mini-tour in Kuusamo today as the US women demonstrated the great progress they’ve been making by placing three skiers in the … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Here are some brief results from the women’s USSA SuperTour 10km Classic on Day 3 in West Yellowstone, the final day of competition. Jesse Diggins (CXC Team) took the win … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, FIN) – Petter Northug of Norway grabbed the overall lead in the World Cup mini-tour in Kussamo today with a convincing win in the men’s individual start 10k freestyle race. Northug was on … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, FIN) – Day 2 of the World Cup mini-tour in Kuusamo kicked off with a women’s 5km freestyle race held in blustery conditions. Once again Norway’s Marit Bjoergen was the class of the … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Here are some great photos capturing lots of the 10km/15km freestyle action on Day 2 of the USSA SuperTour in West Yellowstone where skiers are enjoying fabulous conditions. Morgan Arritola … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Team North America was out in force on Day 1 at the first mini-tour on round two of of Viessman FIS World Cup in Kuusamo, Finland. American Kikkan Randall delivered her … READ MORE →

– This FIS Fact Sheet is intended to provide an update on FIS Anti-Doping Activities leading up to and during the 2011/12 season. The fight against doping remains an important focus for FIS, through … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Day Two of the USSA SuperTour proceeded today in West Yellowstone with the distance skate races – 15km for the men and 10km for the women. Morgan Arritola (Sun Valley … READ MORE →

– The True Sport Foundation announced today its Call for Nominations for the 39th Canadian Sport Awards (CSA). Canadian Sport Awards Recognize Canada’s Top Athletes, Coaches and Corporations for 2011. The nomination period begins … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Teodor Peterson (SWE) and Marit Bjeorgen (NOR) were victorious in today’s classic sprint races in Kuusamo, Finland, the first of three days of racing in the first Viessman FIS World Cup … READ MORE →

– Devon Kershaw’s Bindings – the short solution is to change systems – how many more times do you have to be chasing your skis in the crowd before you realize it is costing … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, FIN) – The Viessmann FIS World Cup moves to Kuusamo, Finland this weekend for the official Nordic Opening of the season with all Nordic disciplines converging for a massive free-heel gathering of the … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Here’s a great selection of photos by Ian Harvey from Toko from the season-launch USSA SuperTour Sprint Showdown at West Yellowstone which featured a 1.67 km classic sprint showdown, followed 60 … READ MORE →

– Tommorow, the Czech Republic’s top Cross-Country Skier, Lukas Bauer, will kick off his FIS Cross-Country World Cup season, while Finland’s Matti Heikkinen will sit out the second round of the series due to … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Today will see the official launch of new FIS campaign known as Skiers and Snowboarders Say NO! to Doping – “Clean as Snow” in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland.
Say NO! To Doping is … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Check out this breathtaking, heart pumping video that gives fans and racers alike a glimpse of the upcoming cross country skiing Alberta World Cup scheduled for December 2012.

(West Yellowstone, MT) – We caught up with some the winners of the the Sprint Showdown at round one of the USSA Supertour in West Yellowstone, including women’s 1.647km classic sprint champ Jesse Diggins (CXC Team), … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – The USSA Supertour kicked off to a great start today in West Yellowstone with a series of individual sprints in both classic and skate technique. The Sprint Showdown featured a … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax is excited to report that 463 contestants from 28 countries are competing in the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest. Participation for this truly international contest, that runs through the … READ MORE →

(Sjusjoen, Norway) – Check out the gallery of photos below from this past weekend’s World Cup opening races in Sjusjoen, Norway, courtesy of  the USST’s Holly Brooks. The women of the USST had a … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – After traveling North/East yesterday up here to Kuusamo, my motivation to write a report on how the weekend went eluded me. Simply put – the weekend wasn’t fantastic (or even ok, … READ MORE →

– The National Nordic Foundation’s Drive for 25 was a huge success, with over 750 Nordic enthusiasts pledging their support for America’s future Cross-Country and Nordic Combined stars on November 15th. Over $35,000 was … READ MORE →

– CAAWS announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations offering sport programs targeted to girls and women.
For more details and information, please review the … READ MORE →

(Sjusjoen, Norway) – Without a doubt, one of the most stressful weekends for a cross-country ski racer is the first meaningful race weekend of the year. All of the skiers have trained for six … READ MORE →

(Caribou, ME) – The Maine Winter Sports Center is pleased to host the 10th Mountain Division Junior Nordic and Junior Biathlon Championships in 2012. These events serve as Maine’s state-wide junior championships and offer … READ MORE →

(Toronto) – The CBC’s Scott Russell and Sports Weekend are conducting an online vote for Canada’s best athlete of 2011.  Devon Kershaw is on the shortlist among a dozen athletes and is currently running … READ MORE →

(Sjusjoen, Norway) – Petter Northug’s trademark finishing kick gave Norway a seemingly easy victory in the men’s World Cup 4x10km relay in Sjusjoen, Norway this afternoon. Local fans were treated to a 1-2 finish … READ MORE →

(Sjusjeon, Norway)  – In another stunning display of raw power and control the Norwegian women lead by Marit Bjoergen delivered a 1-2 punch as Norway I and II landed on the podium in the … READ MORE →

Following the recent positive doping case against Juha Lallukka (FIN) FIS Nordic Director Jurg Capol was back in the news on YLE (Finnish TV) urging the powers that govern doping to bring in 4-year … READ MORE →

(West Yellowston, MT) – It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone, Mont., and the official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away.  The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed and in … READ MORE →

(Sjusjoen, Norway) – Norway grabbed the top two spots on the podium to the delight of local fans in the men’s World Cup 4x10km relay in Sjusjoen, Norway this afternoon, matching the morning feat … READ MORE →

(Sjusjøen, Norway) – Norway continued its dominance in women’s World Cup skiing this morning claiming the top two spots on the podium while placing four teams in the top seven in the 4x5km classic/free … READ MORE →

(Sjusjøen, Norway) – The 2011/12 Viessmann FIS XC World Cup Series got underway today in Norway despite some curve balls from Mother Nature and the North Americans were out in force with some skiers … READ MORE →

(Sjusjøen, Norway) – If Sweden’s Johan Olsson was feeling any lingering effects from a shoulder injury suffered earlier in the fall, he wasn’t showing it at this morning’s opening World Cup race of the … READ MORE →

(Sjusjøen, Norway) – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) has fired early warning shots at the opening round of the 2011/12 Viessmann FIS XC World Cup Series season opener in Sjusjøen taking her 48th WCup win with … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final flurry of team registration the SkiTraxFIS Fantasy World Cup 2011/12 Contest is underway and to accommodate the last rush of contestants we’ve extended the final deadline to register your … READ MORE →

(Morrisville, Vermont) – While many ski races in Scandinavia were being canceled due to lack of snow, the 3rd Annual  SkiErg World Sprints took place last weekend in locations around the world and drew … READ MORE →

(Sjusjøen, Norway) – Over a dozen North Americans will be in Sjusjøen, Norway, this weekend to contest the opening World Cup races of the season. The weekend’s events include individual freestyle distances races on … READ MORE →

– Wow, another race season is roaring into action already! With one race under my belt and my first World Cup start of the year just over a week away, it’s high time that … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – The Canadian Olympic Committee announced that Canadian elite athletes hoping to achieve podium results received a strong funding boost today, as well as an important new memorandum of understanding. The COC … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to alert the Canadian sport community that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2012 Prohibited List. This advisory note details some … READ MORE →

(Torsby, Sweden) – Check out the second installment of our all-new SkiTrax audio series, Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, featuring legendary commentator and sports reporter Peter Graves. Our second guest is top US distance skier, Kris Freeman, … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, AK) – The Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski/Fairbanks, a three-day mini-tour on the FIS calendar, has been cancelled due to record cold temperatures in the Fairbanks area.  Low temperature records for Fairbanks were … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final deadline to register your team for the annual SkiTraxFIS Fantasy World Cup 2011/12 Contest is on Friday, Nov. 18 at 10 pm EST – the day before the first … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, Norway) – I said my goodbyes to Muonio and traveled to Norway yesterday. While it was great to be able to do a big block of training on snow before the season started, after three … READ MORE →

– The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Swedish sportswear manufacturer CRAFT have extended and deepened their cooperation. In the coming years, CRAFT will continue as a Premium Sponsor of the FIS Tour de Ski … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Women 55-70+ are a growing demographic group, warranting attention from Canada’s sport community. According to Statistics Canada, women 55-70+ will make up 20.4% of the entire Canadian female population by 2021. … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Here’s the official update from West Yellowstone: BRING A PUFFY JACKET because it’s COLD out here! Or at least a weight vest, and put hand warmers in the pockets. Seriously, … READ MORE →