(Barrie, ON) – Before Christmas I said that it was time for Devon Kershaw to make the next step up the ladder and be on the podium in a distance race noting that after … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – SkiTrax caught up with USSA Nordic Director John Farra at the 2011 US XC Nationals in Rumford, ME. Farra expressed enthusiasm about Sunday’s successful sprint races and also commented on the … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Conditions were as forecasted – warm, wet, (although during race times there was no precipitation) dirty, and soft. The wax recommendation held up all day and as we recommended, more structure … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Sweden delivered a 1-2 punch in the women’s 10km pursuit (5kmCL+5kmF) as Ann Haag took the win followed by Charlotte Kalle in second moving her up to 1:19 behind Tour leader … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Finland’s Matti Heikkinen surprised the field with an end run surge to claim the victory in the men’s 20km pursuit (10kmCL+10kmF) on Sunday with TdS leader Dario Cologna in second earning … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Alaska’s Holly Brooks lead an APU podium sweep at the 1.4km Classic Sprints on Sunday winning her first career National title along the way. It was a dream come true for … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Rumford USSA Jury decision: the U.S. Cross Country Championships classic race scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 4) is postponed until Wednesday (Jan. 5) to provide the best opportunity for course prep. The … READ MORE →

(Rumford, Maine) – A sudden warming trend made for challenging conditions that forced organizers to scramble working well into the evening to prepare for today’s 1.4km classic sprint event, the opening round of the … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw claimed his second silver in as many days just missing out to winner Emil Joensson (SWE) by a toe nail in the men’s 1.2km classic sprint final as … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Petra Majdic (SLO) was on a mission today as she romped to victory soloing in at the women’s 1.2km classic sprint final with a huge gap over TdS leader Justyna Kowalczyk … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – As the action heats up at the Tour de Ski we’re pleased to announce that there over 300 teams entered in the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest … READ MORE →

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson stormed to victory in the qualifying session of the men’s 1.2km Classic Sprint in Oberstdorf, Germany at Stage Three of the Tour de Ski. For the women Petra … READ MORE →

– The Tour de Ski packs plenty of punch both with it’s grueling courses and daunting race timetable beginning Dec. 31 and ending Jan. 9 – covering 10 days, 8 races, and 4 venues … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw put on stunning display of classic skiing with the fastest time of the day to take second in the men’s 15km classic handicap start, only 0.5s behind winner … READ MORE →

  (Oberhof, Germany) – Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) powered away in the fog at Oberhof for a decisive win in the women’s 10km classic handicap start today, strengthening her overall lead at the Tour de Ski … READ MORE →

(Minnesota) – As you may have seen on the news it’s been very cold in Minnesota – so cold, in fact, that the US Corp of Engineers has borrowed a Norwegian Icebreaker to clear … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – Marcus Hellner (SWE) grabbed the victory in the men’s Prologue at the 2010/11 FIS Tour de Ski, coming from behind in the 3.75km freestyle race to overtake second place finisher Alexei … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – In a dramatic finish Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) took the first win of the 2010/11 FIS Tour de Ski at today’s 2.8km freestyle Prologue in Oberhof in -3 C temps, as the … READ MORE →

– For the second year in a row, Esther Bottomley made the podium for the Swiss Cup Classic Sprint in Campra. Bottomley was third in the 1.2km Time Trial behind Swiss skiers Sereina Boner … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – A trio of U.S. Ski Team athletes are set to start Friday in the famed Tour de Ski cross-country stage race. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage), Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and Andy Newell … READ MORE →

(Oberhof, Germany) – Sunshine, hard working waxing teams, athletes training, press conferences, team captains meeting and team presentation are some of the keywords from today. People are starting to run as time is flying … READ MORE →

(Jericho, VT)  – Following the successful conclusion of the trials events today, the US Biathlon Association International Competition Committee named the following athletes to the 2011 Youth and Junior World Championship Team.  The Team … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Today is the final chance to register or update your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest – now extended until 12 midnight EST on … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Amidst the Nor’easter that has pummeled the East Coast, 2011 is approaching fast with the U.S. Cross Country Championships opening the new year in Rumford, Jan. 2-8. Headlining the event are … READ MORE →

– 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 on … READ MORE →

(Beijing, China) – Wenlong Xu (Chn) and Mari Eide (Nor) won the men’s and women’s Stage 3 races at the China Tour de Ski’s 1.2km freestyle sprints respectively under clear skies in Beijing’s fabled … READ MORE →

(Pinkham Notch, NH) – Nordic Meisters, the largest weekly cross country ski race series in the country, will begin its sixteenth season on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Great Glen Trails. Nordic Meisters is … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final deadline to register your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest is Thursday, Dec. 30 at 10pm EST. Don’t miss this opportunity to … READ MORE →

(Inner Mongolia, China) – Swedish skiers stole the show at Stage 2 on a cold (-17 C) sunny day in China’s Inner Mongolia in the men’s 1.3km free style sprint, with Johan Edin, the … READ MORE →

– NENSA’s newly implemented program will provide $7,000 for use in helping New England athletes offset expenses for the J1 Scando trip, U23 / Junior World Championships and the USST OPA cup trip in … READ MORE →

– In its ongoing effort to help Team Tomorrow become Team Today, the National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation challenges every U.S. athlete competing at the 2011 U23/Jr. World Nordic Championship to achieve an … READ MORE →

(Inner Mongolia, China) – The 4th annual Tour De Ski China with around 80 professional skiers from over 10 countries got underway today with brisk temperatures of -19.3 degrees in Xiwuqi in Inner Mongolia.  … READ MORE →

– Vincent Vittoz, French World Champion in the 30km Pursuit back in 2005 in Oberstdorf, Germany, is soon returning to World Cup action following an injury in Gällivare, Sweden in November and will race … READ MORE →

– Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing and cross-country skiing for free, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these easy-to-learn … READ MORE →

(Pinkham Notch, NH) – On Saturday, January 1, Great Glen Trails will host the first of three Family Snow Days in 2011. Family Snow Days are low-key, fun-filled days full of on snow activities … READ MORE →

(Clark, CO) – Ever wondered what it would be like to ski and train with an Olympian considered one of the finest Nordic skiers in the world? This spring, from February 8th -12th, … READ MORE →

– Check out this great instructional video on how to improve your snowplow turns on XC skis, demonstrated by SkiTrax Technique columnist, Keith Nicol. This skill will improve your ability to descend by helping … READ MORE →

(Banff, AB) – How I love the holidays. This year, the Christmas festivities started December 7th, the night before leaving for Rossland. Good friends and fellow racers, Michaela and Graeme, joined Joey and I … READ MORE →

(Okotoks, AB) – Pioneer, dreamer, entrepreneur Bjorger Pettersen had it all. And throughout his extraordinary career, he helped Canada realize and embrace all the possibilities that cross-country skiing could offer. Recently, SkiTrax had the … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With over $4,000 in prizes up for grabs team registration is well underway for the third annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest for contestants around the world. … READ MORE →

– Eurosport and the International Ski Federation (FIS) have reached an agreement for the upcoming FIS Tour de Ski. Eurosport will be an official partner of the FIS Tour de Ski, and will host … READ MORE →

– The fifth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off soon beginning on New Year’s eve day, December 31st – 10 days, 8 races, 4 venues … READ MORE →

December 24, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – We would like to take this opportunity to extend best wishes to all of our readers, contributors, partners, advertisers, suppliers, supporters, families and friends across the continent, and around … READ MORE →

– The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP), or carding, is currently being reviewed by Sport Canada. While there has been a considerable increase in funding commitments for sport by the federal government leading up to … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Fresh off two World Cup sprint medals so far this season, Alaska-born Cross-Country skier and Fast and Female Ambassador Kikkan Randall now has her sights on spreading the love – the … READ MORE →

– The National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation has pledged to fund all U. S. athletes  who represent the U.S. at the 2011 World Nordic Ski Championships and whose expenses are not funded by the … READ MORE →

– 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 … READ MORE →

(Rumford, ME) – Although Mother Nature has been stingy with natural snow, the Chisholm Ski Club is still set to hold the 2011 U.S. Ski Championships in Rumford, Maine, Jan. 2-8. Organizers report that … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We pleased to announce that the third annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest is now live for team registration for contestants around the world with over $4,000 … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest from Swix on structure selection for your skis with four different grades of stone grinding. The Norwegian XC team has introduced a color coding system t- select corresponding skis … READ MORE →