U.S. Men’s Biathon Relay Team  (l-r) – Bailey, Hakkinen, Burke and Nordgren. [P] Nordic Focus

USA Posts Historic 6th as Norway Wins Men’s IBU Worlds Relay – Canada 11th UPDATED

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – The US Biathlon foursome, anchored by a streaking Leif Nordgren, pulled off their best result of the season with a historic 6th place photo finish that went to Italy in 5th … READ MORE →

Italy’s Di Santo Cleared

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – After the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup Jury investigated the allegations that Italy’s Biagio Di Santo should not be racing they discovered that FIS had made a mistake and the … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen – four golds. [P] Geir Olsen

Swix Triac Poles Top Podiums at Nordic World Championships

(Oslo, Norway) –  A total of 8 out of 10 individual gold medals, 19 out of 30 total gold medals, and 51 out of 90 total medals overall were won on Swix Triac poles … READ MORE →

Italy’s Di Santo Disqualified at Masters World Cup for Breach of Anti-Doping Ban

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Results at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup are being shifted as a result of a breach of an anti-doping ban that has been brought to the attention of the … READ MORE →

Phillip Paul McIlroy of Newfoundland, stands next to the iconic Big Head statue on Main Street in Canmore. [P] Pam Doyle

2011 Haywood Ski Nationals – March 11-19

(Canmore, AB) – The members of the Canmore Nordic Ski Club welcome skiers to the 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals from March 11-19. This will the 84th running of the Canadian National Ski Championships and … READ MORE →

Martin Fourcade (FRA) [P] Nordic Focus

One Way Launches XC Skis and Boots for 2012

– ONE WAY, one of the leading Nordic Sports brands from Finland, is launching a full range of cross country skis and cross country boots for 2012. ONE WAY is joining the Salomon SNS … READ MORE →

Toko Race Wax Tips for this Weekend’s Events

– The Toko Race Wax Tips have been posted for this weekend’s events. Our goal is to have the tips posted 48 hours or more before each event. There are some events (that are … READ MORE →

Fastest overall the amazing Laura McCabe (USA) [P] Julie Melanson

USA’s McCabe and Canuck Farley Top 30/45km Freestyle Racers at Masters World Cup

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Fast snow was a pleasant surprise on day 6 of the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup as many competitors who took part in today’s races commented that their tired legs, … READ MORE →

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The Way I See It – Gold Not Surprised, Norwegians, Harvey Debacle, Holmenkollen, NA Teams Scorecard, Rumours

  – I Was MIA as I was at the Birkie for a bit of racing fun myself. Two years in a row doing a one week road trip with friends, taking off … READ MORE →

For Nordgren consistency is key. [P] Nordic Focus

Interview with USA Biathlete Leif Nordgren

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Leif Nordgren of the US Biathlon team has had a pair of breakout races at the 2011 IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Placing 26th and 21st in the Sprint and … READ MORE →

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USA Claims Five Relay Golds vs Russia With Six at Masters World Cup

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Russia showed their strength once again at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup taking six golds, as competitors battled it out in the 4x5km classic-free relays on Wednesday. The U.S. … READ MORE →

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Oslo – A Debrief

– The 2012 Nordic World Championships proved to be one of the best championships in Nordic history. Great crowds, spectacular racing and beautiful tracks. The Nordic community expected nothing less when the event took … READ MORE →

NEW Ski Race Introduced – Pole, Pedal and Pound – Mar. 19

(Oro Medonte, ON) – Hardwood Ski and Bike is introducing a fun new event on March 19 called the Pole, Pedal and Pound – an unconventional triathlon consisting of cross country skiing, biking and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CCC Senior Team Coach

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a full-time employee to fill the position as Senior Team Coach for the National Ski Team … READ MORE →

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Zero Skis Win Classic Mass Start Races at Junior Olympics on Day 2

(Minneapolis, MN) – On race morning, coaches and athletes awoke to an inch of fresh, wet snow and temps hovering around freezing.  Wet snow flurries continued throughout the day, while temps rose slightly, making … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest after Men’s 50km Mass Start

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the final event, the Men’s 50km Mass Start held on Sunday in Oslo and … READ MORE →

Sam Tarling of Dartmouth on his way to winning the Men’s 10k Freestyle. [P] Herb Swanson

Tarling and Graefnings Take NCAA Championship 5/10km Freestyle Openers – Results & Photos

(Stowe, VT) – It was a home sweet home day for eastern skier Sam Tarling of Dartmouth College as he took first in the Men’s 10km free technique race on day one of the … READ MORE →

Ekholm dominates women’s individual 15km. [P] Nordic Focus file photo

Ekholm Blows Away Competition at IBU Worlds 15km – USA’s Studebaker 17th UPDATED

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Helena Ekholm was the only racer to shoot clean in the women’s 15km Individual at the IBU Worlds in Khanty-Mansiysk on Wednesday, claiming the gold in a time of … READ MORE →

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Masters World Cup 2011 Day 3 – More Photos

(Vernon, BC) – Here’s a selection of more great photos capturing some of the race action on Day 3 of the Masters World Cup at Sovereign Lake, BC where 1,134 fit and fast master … READ MORE →

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One Way Team Success with PREMIO Poles at Oslo and IBU Worlds

– One Way is pleased with its athletes’ performances at the 2011 FIS Nordic Ski Worlds in Oslo, Norway and IBU Championships in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, with five gold medals and even more hardware, … READ MORE →

Norwegian fan frenzy.

Holmenkollen Insider Wrap Up – Relays, One Way, Aalberg, Toferer, Bjoergen’s Personal Waxer, Oslo Cathedral

(Oslo, Norway) – Sorry for the delay but we ended up with very slow internet connections over the final few days of the Oslo competitions, and also traveling home made for more sketchy internet … READ MORE →

Renowned Telemark Lodge… [P] Telemark Resort

Telemark Resort Reborn

(Cable, Wisconsin) – Telemark Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that the world famous Telemark Resort, in Cable Wisconsin, will remain open.  Telemark’s rebirth as a destination resort for outdoor enthusiasts will be managed … READ MORE →

Former US Olympian Andrew Johnson, now a UVM Assistant coach, works on their skis. [P] Peter Graves

NCAA Skiing Championships Open at Stowe on Mar. 9 – Live Web Cast

(Stowe, VT) – The clock is ticking to the start of the NCAA Skiing Championships 2011, hosted by the University of Vermont, in the snow drenched resort community of Stowe. On Tuesday the alpine … READ MORE →

Norway’s Tarjei Boe wins the men’s 20km Individual World title. [P] Nordic Focus

Boe Takes 20km Individual Gold at Worlds – USA’s Nordgren Nails Career-Best 21st

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Norwegian biathlon stud, Tarjei Boe, continued his campaign for the yellow bib with a strong first place finish in Tuesday’s 20km Individual at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk. Boe missed … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Burden Tops Women’s Freestyle at Masters WCup Day 3 – Interviews with Burden and McCabe

(Vernon, BC) – Monday was the biggest day of racing at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup with 405 Canadians gracing start lines out of 1,000 racers competing in the short distance races – … READ MORE →

OJ Women’s podium (l-r) Kinsey Loan 2nd, Jessie Diggins 1st, Elizabeth Simak 3rd. [P] www.davidjowen.com

2011 Junior Olympics – Sprint Champs Crowned on Day 1

(Minneapolis, MN) – The 2011 Junior Olympics are underway in Minneapolis, running March 7-12. The event venue, Theodore Wirth Regional Park, highlights the vibrancy of skiing in a large metropolitan area for the first … READ MORE →

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Meet Jessie Diggins at the 2011 Midwest Junior Championships on March 12

– Watch the Junior Olympics Relays next Saturday morning (March 12) and then join the fun! Young skiers (15 and under) from across the Midwest gather for an exciting weekend of ski games, relays, … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest after Women’s 30km Mass Start

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the Women’s 30km Mass Start held on Saturday in Oslo and won … READ MORE →

The program is based in Rossland, BC. [P] Black Jack Ski Club

Interview with Dave Wood – New Nordic Academy Launched

(Rossland, BC) – Dave Wood was Canada’s most successful National Team cross-country ski coach, with career highlights including Beckie Scott’s legendary Olympic pursuit gold in 2002, Sara Renner’s sprint bronze at the Nordic World … READ MORE →

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Northug Scores Final 50km Gold in Oslo – Canada’s Harvey 5th, USA’s Hoffman 30th UPDATED

(Oslo, Norway) – The skies remained clear, the temperature was just at the freezing point, the tracks were fast, and the fans were as crazy and fun as ever, as all of Norway prepared … READ MORE →

Kaisa Maekaeraeinen (FIN) on the podium for pursuit gold. [P] Nordic Focus

Finland’s Mäkäräinen Claims IBU Pursuit Gold Over Neuner – USA’s Studebaker 38th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Finland’s Kaisa Mäkäräinen overtook Germany’s Magdalena Neuner in a sharpshooting battle that lasted until the final stage. Both shot clean through the first three laps, but Neuner missed two keys targets … READ MORE →

Final men’s pursuit podium (l-r) Svendsen 2nd, Fourcade 1st, Boe 3rd. [P] Nordic Focus

Fourcade Rides Fast Skis to Pursuit Gold at IBU Worlds – USA’s Burke 30th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Martin Fourcade (FRA) jumped a podium spot to win Sunday’s 12.5km Pursuit race at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk on Sunday. The 22 year-old Frenchman’s victory marks the first of … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest – Standings after Men’s Relay

(Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the Men’s 4x10km Relay won by Norway over Sweden in second, with Germany in … READ MORE →

Mt. Borah Introduces “Gear for a Year” Design Contest

(Coon Valley, WI) –  Mt. Borah Custom Nordic has officially launched their “Gear for a Year” design contest. Each one of the winning teams, three categories in total, will receive the company’s highest quality … READ MORE →

Devon Kershaw is out of the 50km. [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Kershaw Scratched from 50km

(Oslo, Norway) – The first hint was a relay team without Devon Kershaw on it two days ago. Team officials said he had caught a cold and would be resting for the final event … READ MORE →

Olympian and 2010 WCup MTB series winner Catharine Pendrel.

Masters World Cup 2011 – Day 1 Full Results

(Vernon, BC) – The first day of the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup started with high spirits in the fog. As the sun came out, so did the level of competition in every age … READ MORE →

NCombined star Billy Demong (USA) [P] USSA

Billy Demong to Race 50km Skate Final in Oslo

(Oslo, Norway) – American Nordic Combined Olympic gold medalist, Billy Demong from Vermontville, NY, is slated to compete in the final event of the 2011 Nordic World Championships on Sunday – the 50k freestyle … READ MORE →

Therese Johaug celebrates the biggest win of her career. [P] Swix Sport USA

Johaug Juggernaut Takes Gold in Women’s 30km – Stephen in 16th Leads Four Americans in Top 30

(Oslo, Norway) – It will be remembered as a day of records. First of all, the Norwegian women skied as if they were starting their first race at the Nordic World Championships with fresh … READ MORE →

Magdalena Neuner (GER) en route to gold. [P] Nordic Focus file photos

Neuner Shoots Clean to Take Gold in 7.5km Sprint at Biathlon Worlds

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – It was Germany’s day at the IBU World Championships with veteran Magdalena Neuner claiming another title as she withstood powerful winds to shoot clean and claim gold in the women’s 7.5km … READ MORE →

Germany’s Arnd Peiffer takes the men’s title in the 10km sprint. [P] Nordic Focus

Germany’s Peiffer Captures IBU Worlds Sprint Gold – USA’s Nordgren Career-Best in 26th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Germany’s Arnd Peiffer battled harsh wind conditions to capture gold in Saturday’s 10km Sprint at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk. The victory, which he accomplished after missing just one target, … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest – Standings after Men’s Team Sprint

(Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the men’s team sprint won by the Canadian duo of Devon Kershaw … READ MORE →

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Norway Supreme in Men’s 4x10km Relay – Canada 12th, USA 14th

(Oslo, Norway) – Once again Norway proved they were the masters of these cross-country ski championships taking the men’s 4x10km relay as the home town roared in the Holmenkollen while Petter Northug anchored the … READ MORE →

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Holmenkollen Insider Day 8 – Oslo Attractions, Canada Wins, Inside an Oslo Ski Shop, Canadian Fans

(Oslo, Norway) – Last night we decided that we would take in the WC action and Oslo from a different perspective if the weather was foggy again. Well, it was foggy. We spent the … READ MORE →

Devon Kershaw (CAN) and Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

OSLO 2011 Photo Slideshow

– Check out this fantastic collection of Oslo 2011 photos with emphasis on men’s team sprint winners Canada’s Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey. The Toronto Star photo gallery features lots of pics of Kershaw … READ MORE →

Devon Kershaw (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Kershaw Sick and Replaced by Kuhn in Team Relay

(Oslo, Norway) – The best laid plans don’t always work out. Canada’s Devon Kershaw, who is having the season of a lifetime and winner of the gold medal with Alex Harvey in the team … READ MORE →

Final podium (l-r) Morgenstern 2nd, Schlierenzauer 1st, Ammann 3rd. [P] Stian Broch

Schlierenzauer Wins Big Hill Ski Jump – Frenette 35th, Boyd Clowes 39th

(Oslo, Norway) – Austria’s Gregor Schlierenzauer took the gold with jumps of 130.0 and 134.5 meters besting his team mate  Thomas Morgenstern on the 134-meter Holmenkollbakken jump with Switzerland’s Olympic gold medalist Simon Ammann … READ MORE →

Tora Berger (NOR), Fischer, Rottefella, Odlo leads Andrea Henkel (GER), Fischer, Rottefella, Exel, adidas, Toko, Helena Ekholm (SWE), Fischer, Rottefella, Leki, adidas, Anastasiya Kuzmina (SVK), Fischer, Salomon, Exel [P] Nordic Focus

Norway Claims Mixed Relay Gold at IBU World Championships

March 3, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Overall World Cup leader Tarjei Boe narrowly overtook Germany’s Michael Greis in the final leg of Thursday’s Mixed Relay to take the gold for Team Norway at the IBU … READ MORE →

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Norway Dominates Women’s Relay for More Gold – USA 9th, Canada 14h

(Oslo, Norway) – This time it was four gold jackets, and a bit of a squeeze to fit Vibek Skofterud, Therese Johaug, Kristin  Stoermer and Marit Bjoergen into the royal box above Holmenkollen, but … READ MORE →

Oddvar Bra [P] Ahvo and Ritva Taipale

Holmenkollen Insider Day 7 – Fans, Oddvar Bra, Salomon and Fischer Reps, Finnish Teamers

(Oslo, Norway) – What a day for Finland (or two days). Ahvo and I cheer for everyone, but there is an innate tendency for us to cheer for Finnish skiers and American skiers just … READ MORE →

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EISA Awards 2011

– After last weekend’s NCAA Regional Championships hosted by Bates College, EISA announced the end of year awards. For full awards info, NCAA Regional Championships results and NCAA Schedule visit www.eisaskiing.org.
2011 EISA Award Recipients
Alpine … READ MORE →