(Finland) – Finnish broadcaster YLE reports that countryman Juha Lallukka’s B sample has tested positive for human growth hormone. Lallukka has reportedly denied knowingly taking the substance.
See the original YLE report HERE.

(Finland) – The on-going lack of snow at early season race venues in Scandinavia has forced the cancellation of a number of events and disrupted the racing and travel plans of teams that have … READ MORE →

– Between November 15 and December 6, Fast and Female will host three awesome auctions on eBay! Fast and Female Holiday Fundraiser #1: Clarins basket, Lululemon Hoodie, Buff. Auction #1 – Ends on Nov. … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Canada will field a young, yet veteran, lineup for the 2012 international biathlon campaign as Biathlon Canada unveiled its team of athletes that will start the season competing on the World … READ MORE →

(Sweden) – Ever wonder what the life of a World Cup skier is like? Lenny Valjas recently posted this humorous video that provides some insight. Apparently it involves a lot of packing (between email … READ MORE →

(Norway) – Norwegian star, Marit Bjoergen, recently criticized the phenomenon of all-female training groups, which have grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in North America, as a way to recruit and retain female … READ MORE →

(Punta Arenas, Chile) – On November 16, 2011 a team of six adventurers will fly to the continent of Antarctica. The team consists of Canadian, Richard Weber, internationally renowned North Pole adventurer; Britain, Chris … READ MORE →

– With the new World Cup season about to get underway, Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) has decided to start out with new equipment. Last year’s winner of the overall World Cup has already been successful … READ MORE →

– Today is a very big day for us as we assemble all American cross country ski enthusiasts to stand up together to support our developing skiers. Please join us by making a contribution … READ MORE →

(Finland) – Finnish TV channel YLE and Norwegian broadcaster NRK are reporting that Finnish national team member Juha Lallukka is suspected of doping, following a positive result for Human Growth Hormone from a sample … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce that over 200 teams have registered so far for the annual SkiTraxFIS Fantasy World Cup 2011/12 Contest. Nordic ski fans around the world are anticipating the … READ MORE →

(Finland) – The Finnish Nordic Sports brand ONE WAY is one of the leading brand in the cross country and biathlon World Cup supplying hard goods like poles and glasses, but is as well … READ MORE →

(Sweden) – Check out this great video profile of Canada’s Devon Kershaw, which was broadcast recently by Sweden’s SVT network. An SVT crew visited Kershaw in Canmore prior to his departure for the start … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – Watch video highlights of Maurice Manificat’s win in the men’s 15k freestyle race in Bruskvallarna, Sweden, which took place on Saturday, November 12. As reported by SkiTrax earlier, Manificat (FRA) bested … READ MORE →

(Cable, WI) – The United States Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, will be hosting the International Paralympic World Cup Nordic Ski series at Telemark Resort in Cable, WI. The week … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – The FIS cross country ski race season kicked off this weekend with two days of racing in Bruksvallarna, Sweden, that featured many of the top World Cup skiers from Scandinavia, Europe … READ MORE →

– Casey Smith of Methow Valley Biathlon has been named as the Junior Biathlete of the Year for the 2011 US Biathlon Team. Casey is a sophomore at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT … READ MORE →

  (Munio, Finland) –  Polish sensation Justyna Kowalczyk capped off her start to the 2011-12 season with her third victory in as many days in Muonio, Finland, taking the women’s 5km Classic this morning with … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, SWE) – Although weather and snow conditions have played havoc with the early race schedule in Scandinavia, the season finally kicked off this weekend with freestyle races in Bruksvallarna, Sweden, on a loop … READ MORE →

(Bruksvallarna, SWE) – The FIS cross-country season kicked off this morning with a men’s 15km Free race in Bruksvallarna, Sweden, featuring many of the top World Cup skiers from Scandinavia, Europe and Canada. France’s … READ MORE →

November 11, 2011 (Munio, Finland) – American Ida Sargent (Craftsbury Green/USST) is off to a good start making the top 10 after qualifying in 9th in the classic sprint as the season kicked off in … READ MORE →

(Hanover, NH) – Check out the first edition of an all-new SkiTrax audio series, Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, featuring legendary commentator and sports reporter Peter Graves, who will present a series of interviews, discussions and … READ MORE →

– (Ostersund, Sweden) – I’m in Scando – and it’s damn hell ass warm out.
Seriously. It is. I’ve been here a shade over a week and the Mercury hasn’t dipped below zero – not … READ MORE →

– To all Drive for 25 participants: Thank you for stepping up to the plate at a time when U.S. skiing needs it most. This can be an historic fundraiser for U.S. cross country … READ MORE →

(Toronto) – While FIS and World Cup race organizers in Scandinavia are praying for cold weather and snow in the next few days in order to pull off the opening events of the 2011-12 … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Light snow is falling outside and the forecast is calling for more. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are covered and the South Plateau is looking good. A few more inches and … READ MORE →

(Vernon, BC) – Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre opens its trails Thursday, November 10th to cross country skiers from across North America coming to enjoy the early season snow.
We have 20km of trails open including … READ MORE →

(Sjusjoen, Norway) – An unusually warm autumn has forced the Norwegian Ski Federation to move the Viessmann FIS World Cup XC kick off from Beitostoelen to Sjusjoen which is located about 20km north-east of … READ MORE →

– We’re excited to announce that US xc ski star, Holly Brooks, from Alaska, 2011 SuperTour overall winner, is joining SkiTrax’s team of bloggers this season. Her section on the site will be ready … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – Its hard to imagine how different our experience in Muonio, Finland has been since we were here last year. Normally cold snowy weather has been replaced by warm temperatures and steady … READ MORE →

(Cambridge, ON) – Andy Shields, named Best Overall Junior Male in North America in 2010/11 by SkiTrax readers, won the the Tim Turow Award which is the Cambridge Athlete of the Year Award, this … READ MORE →

– The Pierre Harvey National Training Centre (CNEPH) in Quebec is pleased to announced the launch of a new website. On the new site, you can find information about the centre, along with news, … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the launch of our annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2011/12 Contest for contestants around the world. This is the first of three fantasy contests this season … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Ascent Performance Lab and the Alberta World Cup Academy are pleased to announce their first Cross Country Ski Camp – December 27-30, 2011.  Building on the excitement of Frozen Thunder and … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Own the Podium is seeking a new CEO. The deadline to apply for this position is December 7, 2011. As Canadians, we see ourselves as self-effacing, polite and compassionate. And it’s … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – The National Nordic Foundation will invest a record $58,000 in 5 Cross-Country Pillar projects in its first round of 2011/2012 funding.  These strategic investments are made to Support Tomorrow’s … READ MORE →

(Norway) – Norwegian media are reporting that the organizers of the FIS World Cup opening races in Beitostolen have begun making snow, in hopes of having a race course prepared for the event, which … READ MORE →

(Montebello, QC) –  The CSM wants your Ski Club to participate in the 2012 CSM Youth Ski Club Challenge. If you are the Ski Club rep for your club organization, please select the category … READ MORE →

– Here’s a reminder that the National Nordic Foundation’s “Drive for 25” is up soon – this November 15th. Don’t miss this unique fundraiser that is based on as many $25 donations possible in … READ MORE →

(Boulder, CO) – This past October marked five years since Nathan Schultz started BNS inside a local bike shop. Thanks to our great customers, our business has grown and grown and now we’re proud … READ MORE →

(Vail, CO) – If you don’t know who Sylvan Ellefson is, you should. The 2009 Bates College graduate is making his case as one of the rising stars on the domestic US xc racing … READ MORE →

(Silverstar Mountain, BC) – With our official Nordic Opening now just a week away, I thought it a good idea to pass a long some timely and good news about our upcoming Cross Country … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Canada (CCC) recently announced the selection of three additional athletes who will compete at the early season FIS and World Cup races along side Canada’s Senior World Cup team, as part … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – In today’s edition of Kikkan Randall’s Q&A, Everett Wilson asked a great question about nutrition for athletes and Kikkan reveals her sweet treat of choice…. Check out Randall’s Training Rap … READ MORE →

– A new cross-country ski book has just been published about Hannes Larsson – a master among masters. He has completed 22 World Loppet Master Passports. He has finished more than 300 ski marathon … READ MORE →

(Morrisville, VT) – Each year in November, we offer SkiErg users the opportunity to “race” with others around the world during the SkiErg World Sprints. If you’re an on-snow skier waiting for the snow … READ MORE →

– The following staff selections for the 2012 World Junior / U23 Championships and J1 Nations Cup have been made.  The applicant pool consisted of well over 20 coaches this year, demonstrating a motivated … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alask) – With barely an inch on the ground, it would have been hard to scrape up enough to make a snowball. And yet there it was, 30k of remarkably groomed trails.
The crazy … READ MORE →

– The past few days have seen the 2011-12 ski season really take off with the first non-glacier ski areas open following heavy snowfalls in North America and more ski areas opening in the … READ MORE →

(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – South Lake Tahoe is having a Backcountry Ski and Gear Swap on November 19. This event is being hosted by Hope Valley Outdoors and The Future Business Leaders of … READ MORE →