(Oslo, Norway) – With light snow falling and the downtown area festooned with banners, flags and conviviality, the 2011 FIS World Nordic Championships are slated to begin Wednesday with qualifying rounds and gala opening … READ MORE →

(Hayward, WI) – Below is the American Birkebeiner Wax Tip 2011. Sorry, on a personal note, I am really sick and will not be able to make it out to the Birkie this … READ MORE →

(Drammen, Norway) – Here’s a selection of additional photos from the FIS XC World Cup competitions held this past weekend in Drammen, Norway, the final stop before the 2011 Nordic World Championships get underway … READ MORE →

(Salisbury, CT) – Formally known as the USSA Junior Championships, the Junior Olympics are the premier national event for jumpers ages 12-17 who showcase their skills over five days of Ski Jumping and Nordic … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – The 2011 SprinterFest was held in conjunction with the US Cellular Rail Jam at Winterfest from Friday through Sunday in the Old Mill District in Bend, OR. Presented by Therapeutic Associates … READ MORE →

(Drammen, Norway) – This past weekend was the final World Cup races before the World Championships begin in Oslo on Thursday.  On tap were a 10/15k classic and a skate sprint, both events that … READ MORE →

  (Toronto, ON) – The deadline for contestants to make selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this winter and to be eligible to win lots of great prizes is … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – Close to 700 skiers showed up on Sunday morning for the 51km and the 28km freestyles. Unlike yesterday’s mass start, Sunday’s took place under a magnificent blue sky and bathed in … READ MORE →

(Plymouth, NH) – Even though Patrick O’Brien and Corey Stock fell just short of victory in today’s TD Bank Cheri Walsh Memorial, they each grabbed enough points with their 2nd place finishes to win … READ MORE →

(Drammen, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey showed his other side on Sunday demonstrating a powerful sprint kick winning both his quarter and semi final heats to land in the men’s 1.6km freestyle sprint final … READ MORE →

(Drammen, Norway) – US sprint star Kikkan Randall was hoping for a final sprint match up against Norwegian queen Marit Bjoergen before Oslo and she got it. Bjoergen, seemingly invincible this season, resumed her … READ MORE →

February 19, 2011 (Middlebury, VT) – UNH anchor Natasha Kulles brought home the victory for New Hampshire in the women’s 3x3x1km relay besting Dartmouth’s Stephanie Crocker with a finishing time of 32:03.5. UVM’s Amy Glen … READ MORE →

(Hanover, NH) – On the first day of the TD Bank Eastern Cup Finals, Craftsbury Green Racing Project’s Hannah Dreissigacker grabbed the women’s victory with teammate Patrick O’Brien winning for men. Tyler Foulkes (Stratton) … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – This morning’s departure had to be delayed by half an hour, to 9:30 a.m., in order to complete the course improvements prompted by yesterday’s mild temperatures. Gatineau Mayor Marc Bureau gave … READ MORE →

(Drammen, Norway) – Sweden’s tough Daniel Rickardsson had both power and magic in his skiing on Saturday taking his first-ever World Cup win at the Konnerud ski stadium just six kilometers from this well … READ MORE →

(Drammen, Norway) – Norwegian xc ski star fired the final salvo today that she is ready for the start of next week’s FIS Nordic World Championships by winning the women’s 10km classic event at … READ MORE →

– It is nearing the end of February and that can mean only one thing, it’s Birkie time again!  The 2011 American Birkebeiner is shaping up to be a very exciting and fast race … READ MORE →

(Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Scott Gow put his name in the Canada Winter Games history books as the first athlete ever to win four gold medals while leading Alberta to the top of the … READ MORE →

(Middlebury, VT) – The 88th Annual Middlebury Winter Carnival kicked off today at the Rikert Touring Center as warm temperatures, 50 Fahrenheit (10C), greeted skiers meaning slower times were the order of the day. … READ MORE →

– Like most readers, we cannot wait for this weekend. That’s because as we reach for the final countdown to the Oslo World’s, we have but one last weekend of world cup racing before … READ MORE →

(Solleftea. Swe) – Canada’s Mark Arendz continued his dream season by winning a silver medal at the IPCWorld Cup in Solleftea, Sweden on Friday. The 20-year-old Arendz, who won captured his second World Cup … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – The technical committee for the 33rd Gatineau Loppet has decided to set up a contingency course because of last night’s rain and today’s sunshine, which have melted some of the snow. … READ MORE →

(Minneapolis, MN & Hayward WI) – Amateur cross-country ski racers are now having their skis prepared for ski races like the American Birkebeiner buy professional waxing technicians just like racers at the Olympics.  Mobile … READ MORE →

– Today we left Beitostolen and drove down some really windy roads to Drammen. We totally got short-changed by the GPS, which took us off the main road early on, and I thought I … READ MORE →

USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) and Lagunitas Brewing Co. have announced that the California-based brewery will become the official malt beverage of USA Ski Jumping, beginning immediately and continuing through the 2014 Olympic Winter Games … READ MORE →

– The USSA SuperTour races scheduled for the streets of Madison, WI are canceled due to an expected 100,000 people staging protests outside the state Capital.  The organizers put lots of preparation into making … READ MORE →

(Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Alberta’s Scott Gow made a clear statement he is the top young biathlete in the country after winning his third straight gold medal at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax … READ MORE →

(Mora, MN) – Vasaloppet, renowned for its hometown hospitality, volunteer spirit and five races that challenge the expert racer and touring novice alike, was a success on Sunday, Feb. 13. with the help of … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced the 12 recipients of the WISE Fund grants, each valued at $900. The Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) … READ MORE →

February 16, 2011  (Toronto, ON) – The SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 contest is now open for contestants to make selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this winter. Register … READ MORE →

(Edmonton, AB) – Here are some great photos from this past weekend’s Canadian Birkie near Edmonton, courtesy of Cam McGregor, where nearly 2,000 participants threw on the boards for the 2011 edition. … READ MORE →

– At Beito #1 and I was very impressed with Chandra Crawford’s 5km race and also impressed with all the American’s great results the whole weekend. What a way to go into Oslo and … READ MORE →

(Helsinki, Finland) – The time has come to present the latest generation of carbon technology during the upcoming 2011 Nordic World Championships in Oslo, Norway and the Biathlon World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Check … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 contest will launch on Wed. Feb. 16. Get ready to make your selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this … READ MORE →

(Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Alberta’s Scott Gow captured his second-consecutive gold medal at the Canada Winter Games while Sarah Beaudry, of British Columbia, sprinted to her first Games’ victory in the men’s and women’s … READ MORE →

(Madison, WI) – The seventh annual Madison Winter Festival will be held on the 19th and 20th of February 2011 in downtown Madison on the Capitol Square. The festival will be a series of … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – In my last report I referenced the great book “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell regarding what it takes to create champions. Most people have the mistaken idea that talent is the only … READ MORE →

– Sure I’ve raced in the States and I did race the classic sprint at last year’s Canmore World Cup, but Estonia was my first real taste of international racing. It marked my first … READ MORE →

(Edmonton, AB) – Nearly 2,000 participants took to the snow on the weekend for the 2011 edition of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival near Edmonton, AB. Skiers were greeted by 600 friendly volunteers, sunny … READ MORE →

– Approximately 1.5 million people participated in the Russian Ski Run 2011 cross country ski race held in 70 regions across the country on Sunday. The competition is open to everyone and has several … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is looking to send two Canadians between the ages of 20-35 to Olympia, Greece to experience the annual Young Participants Session at the International Olympic Academy … READ MORE →

(Beitostolen, Norway) – I’m knocking on wood as I write this, because I’m scared to jinx this beautiful sunny streak we’ve been having lately! Today was another blue sky, bright sun, and crisp trails … READ MORE →

(Vernon, BC) – Along with wishing your sweetheart a Happy Valentines, if you want to be a part of the Masters excitement, don’t forget that registration for the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup closes … READ MORE →

(Beitostølen, Norway) – SkiTrax caught up with US XC Head Coach Chris Grover to get his thoughts on the stellar US weekend in Beitostølen, Norway where Jessie Diggins topped the Junior field in the … READ MORE →

– The National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation has partnered with the US Ski Team to fully fund all U. S. Cross Country athletes who represent the U.S. at the 2011 World Nordic Ski Championships.
Dave … READ MORE →

(Cantley, QC) – The Eastern Canadian Championships, hosted by Nakkertok, wrapped up on Sunday with familiar faces on the podium. With temperatures rising throughout the day, peaking just below zero, the weather was more … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – The 2011 Equinox Ski Challenge will be held March 19-20 at the Rendezvous cross-country ski trails in West Yellowstone. Racers complete as many laps as they can and may enter … READ MORE →

– February 12, 2011 will marked one year to the day of the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Ceremony, which was dedicated to the memory of the Georgian luge … READ MORE →

(Aspen Colorado) – The second day of high altitude SuperTour racing at the Aspen Nordic Festival had skiers lined up for mass wave starts of the 21km Owl Creek Chase freestyle race. Sylvan Ellefson … READ MORE →

(Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Alberta’s Scott Gow and Quebec’s Audrey Vaillancourt captured the first two gold medals of the biathlon competition at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax on Sunday. The 20-year-old Gow … READ MORE →