Rossi Xium

Rossignol’s X-ium Skate Package Available at 22 Race Centers in USA

– For the last 35 years Rossignol has been developing cutting edge race products to help skiers achieve their Nordic skiing goals. Rossignol has worked closely with Race Centers across the country for many … READ MORE →

Tim Burke in action at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. [P] Heinz Ruckemann

US Biathlon Names World Cup and IBU Cup Teams

(Canmore, Alberta) – The U.S. Biathlon Team’s International Competition Committee is pleased to announce the roster of athletes competing in the first series of IBU World Cup and IBU Cup events of the 2010-2011 … READ MORE →

Munio Sprints [P] Torin Koos

Muonio Video – US Skiers in Action

(Muonio, Finland) – Here is the latest video by USST skier Torin Koos, which he uploaded at the airport between flights. The video covers US Skiers doing their thing in the biggest FIS race … READ MORE →

Fun for the whole family. [P] Yellowstone Ski Festival

Yellowstone Ski Festival – Space Available in Most Nordic Clinics

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

Tyler Kornfield outstretches Bjornsen at the line. [P] Aly McPhetres

Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski Stage 3 Concludes with Victories by Alaska Nanooks

– Tyler Kornfield came out on top of a three-way sprint for the podium steps in the men’s race, and Raphaela Sieber came from 10 seconds behind teammate Theresia Schnurr to win going away … READ MORE →

Marcus Hellner (SWE) takes the men’s 4x10km. [P] Nordic Focus

FIS World Cup Gallivare Men’s Relay – Sweden Nips Russia, USA 17th, Canada 18th – UPDATED

(Gallivare, Sweden) – In a close finish to the wire Sweden 1’s Marcus Hellner held off Alexander Legov (Russia 1) for the win to the delight of Gallivare fans in the men’s 4x10km mixed … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen anchors the team win for Norway. [P] Nordic Focus

FIS World Cup Gallivare Women’s Relay – Norway 1 Wins, USA 13th – UPDATED

(Gallivare, Sweden) – The Norwegians continued to dominate in Sweden as Norway 1, lead by anchor Marit Bjoergen, earned another convincing victory in the women’s 4x5km mixed technique relay over Sweden 1 in second … READ MORE →

Race action in Fairbanks this weekend. [P] Bert Boyer

Fairbanks Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski Stages 1 and 2 Report and Results

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – It wasn’t the World Cup, but there has been some high-quality skiing at Birch Hill in Fairbanks this weekend, with more to come on Sunday. Friday’s race was a night race … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford (CAN) is regaining her form. [P] Nordic Focus file photo

FIS Finnish Cup Rovaniemi Sprints – Crawford Wins, Gaiazova 2nd, Valjas 2nd, Koos 4th

(Rovaniemi, Finland) – North Americans had strong showings at the FIS Finnish Cup Rovaniemi Sprints in Finland today, with Chandra Crawford (CAN) and Dasha Gaiazova (CAN) sweeping the top two spots in the women’s … READ MORE →

Kris Freeman – a strong day. [P] Nordic Focus

FIS World Cup Gallivare Men 15km Free – Hellner Scores, Freeman 9th, Hoffman 31st – UPDATED

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Sweden’s Marcus Hellner scored the win in the men’s 15km race today as the WCup season is underway. American Kris Freeman had a strong day placing 9th while team mate Noah … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) trounced the field [P] NordicFocus

FIS World Cup Gallivare Women’s 10km Free – Bjoergen Wins, Randall 19th, Stephen 25th UPDATED

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen killed it winning the women’s 10km freestyle World Cup opener in Gallivare by just over 41s over local favourite Charlotte Kalle (SWE) in second with Italy’s Arianna Follis in … READ MORE →

1st prize is Fischer Carbonlite Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100) [P] Fischer

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2010/11 Contest – Extended to 12 Midnight on Nov. 19

(Toronto, ON) – Response has been phenomenal once again for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest with over 300 teams registered, and due to popular demand we have extended the final … READ MORE →

2nd Annual SkiErg World Sprint Attracts New Talent

(Morrisville, VT) Both skiers and non-skiers alike succeeded in the 2 Annual SkiErg World Sprints; Christopher McLaughlin, who uses the SkiErg at home for fitness, set a new men’s new world- record time of … READ MORE →

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FIS World Cup Gallivare Preview – High Stakes Opener Without Northug – START LISTS

(Gallivare, Sweden) – For the last few days I have been preoccupied with the start of the FIS World Cup cross-country season. Now, with literally hours to go until the opening in Gallivare, … READ MORE →

Pope Declares Anti-Doping Stance

(The Vatican) – Pope Benedict XVI warned athletes against doping or using their bodies like a “tool to be strengthened at all costs, maybe even using unlawful means,” during a hearing with a group … READ MORE →

15km Skate Technique Study [P] Torin Koos

Technique Study at 2010 Norwegian Cup in Beitostolen

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Take a look at some of the top skiers in the game like Petter Northug, Alexander Legov and Ole Einer Bjorndalen during the men’s 15km free as they show us how … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (NOR) [P] Nordic Focus

Northug Skips Gällivare

– Petter Northug (NOR) has made the decision that he will not travel to the World Cup opener in Gällivare, Sweden, reports FIS Cross Country.
According to Norwegian National Team coach Morten Aa Djupvik, Northug’s … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2010/11 Contest – Final Countdown

(Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss the opportunity to register your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest and be eligible to win fabulous prizes. The WCup season kicks off in … READ MORE →

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Finland Update – US Skiers are Back in Santa’s Village

(Rovaniemi, Finland) – The NCCSEF-sponsored early season trip to Finland is back in the land of Santa.  Our first blast of racing went really well in Muonio, as many of you have already probably … READ MORE →

Nordic Ski Day is launched in Canada… [P] CSM

Nordic Ski Day Launched in Canada – Feb. 12, 2011

– The Directors of the Canadian Ski Marathon and the Canadian Birkebeiner, together with the Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services, proudly announce that Saturday, February 12th is Nordic Ski Day in Canada. … READ MORE →

Petter Northug [P] Jesse Winter file photo

Northug’s Participation in Gällivare Still Unclear

– Petter Northug delivered two sub-par performances at the national opener in Beitostoelen. On Saturday afternoon he left home with sickness. Northug did not feel well and over 15 km Free he finished 49th … READ MORE →

US Ski Jumping Launches Fundraising Project

(Park City, UT) – The United States Ski Jumping (USASJ) has officially launched the Getting USASJ to the Start Bar one-time fundraising project. The goal of Getting USASJ to the Start Bar is to … READ MORE →

2010 Most Influential Women List – Call for Nominations

– Do you know a woman who has played a pivotal role in sport and physical activity in 2010? Someone who has been a leader, a game-changer, a trailblazer this year? A woman who … READ MORE →

Compartment Syndrome Survey Results

– Compartment Syndrome has sidelined an increasing number of ski racers in recent years, but now there are new numbers showing just how many athletes are affected. A survey carried out over the past … READ MORE →

Incredible recent snowfall has left Silver Star in perfect condition for Nordic skiing. [P] Silver Star

Significant Snowfalls Around the World – Good Start for Ski Resorts

– Ski resorts continue to receive snowf, just in time for the winter season. Although it is still relatively early in the season, things are looking good for the months to come. Recent days … READ MORE →

Alaska race action begin this weekend. [P] Sport Alaska

Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski/Fairbanks Opens Racing Season – Volunteers Wanted

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski/Fairbanks will begin with a Friday evening prologue under the lights at Birch Hill, beginning at 5:00PM. Women will go 2.75Km and men will go 3Km, … READ MORE →

Here’s a more “close up” of the upper lip nastiness… [P] Devon Kershaw

Kershaw Report – 15km Skate in Bruksvallarna and Now in Gällivare

(Gällivare, Sweden) – The 15km skate in Bruksvallarna was similar to most other season opening distance races I’ve done over here in Europe. It’s burns the lungs, and your legs are seemingly looking up … READ MORE →

People are skiing at West Yellowstone! [P] West Yellowstone Ski Festival

Yellowstone Has Snow – Ski Festival on Nov. 23-27

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Light snow is falling outside and the weatherman is calling for more. There are less than seven days to go and almost all of them have a snowflake in the … READ MORE →

One Way’s Rossi Team top. [P] One Way

One Way Clothing is Now Available in the USA

– Beginning a few years ago with soft goods, One Way OY from Finland is now expanding very fast. After sponsoring Petra Madjic from the Slovenian XC team,  partnering with Team X-tra of Norway … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (l) and

Swix Triac 1.0 Ski Poles – Stiffer, Stronger and Lighter

– The Swix Triac 1.0 debuted at the 2010 olympic Games where athletes choosing Swix poles won 70% of  all the Olympic gold medals.  The Swix Triac 1.0 is stiffer, stronger and lighter than … READ MORE →

Beitostolen race action [P] Torin Koos

First Race of the Season in Beitostolen

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Here’s a video from the first FIS races of the season in Beitostolen, Norway this past weekend. Check out some race action from the heartland of XC skiing set to an … READ MORE →

CCES Advisory – Prohibited Substance Methylhexaneamine or DMAA Found in Supplements in Canada

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) advises athletes and support personnel that supplements containing the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine are widely available in the Canadian market and have been the … READ MORE →

1st Prize Fischer Carbonlite package value $1,100 [P] Fischer

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2010/11 Contest – Deadline is Nov. 19

(Toronto, ON) – With many teams already registered excitement is building for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is Friday, Nov. 19, at … READ MORE →

Silver Star – the place to be each November. [P] Tim Fitzgerald

Silver Star Set To Open Nordic Season November 18

(Silver Star, BC) – Mother Nature’s finally delivered on her promise of snow for the year as Silver Star sets to open its Nordic season, Thursday, November 18. With as much as 25 centimetres … READ MORE →

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Kikkan Randall’s Race Tails: Kicking off a Brand New Season…

(Muonio, Finland) – US XC Ski Team star Kikkan Randall won the Sprint Skate opener on Friday, Nov. 12 as the FIS racing season got underway in Muonio, Finland. The US scored three podiums … READ MORE →

Fischer RCS Carbonlite skating boot [P] Fischer Skis

Fischer Introduces New RCS Carbonlite Skating Race Boot

(Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis announced today that the new RCS Carbonlite Skating Race Boot is now available at retail locations nationwide. Featuring several new Fischer innovations, the boot ensures a perfect fit to … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (NOR) [P] Nordic Focus file photo

Petter Northug Sick – Leaves Beitostoelen Early

(Beitostoelen, Norway) – The Norwegian star Petter Northug, who won four Olympic medals in 2010, is ill and was forced to end his first foray into FIS competition in Beitostoelen, Norway early after two … READ MORE →

Swedish Flash – New Innovative Racing Pole Basket for Swedish XC Ski Team

– The Swedish Cross-country Team has developed a new type of cross-country ski pole basket in partnership with Marcus Leijon and Mikael Svaren at Vintersportcentrum Östersund. The Swedish team’s goal for the past 12 … READ MORE →

NENSA Online Auction Concludes Nov. 15 at 5pm EST

– Over $8,000 has now been raised in our auction, but many, many great deals remain.  Check it out, enjoy some bidding, and see what great prizes you may be able to win!  Items … READ MORE →

Kris Freeman (USA) on his way to second spot on the podium. [P] Mike Lessard

FIS Muonio 10km Classic – Freeman Podiums Again UPDATED

(Muonio, Finland) – The USA’s Kris Freeman landed on the podium again claiming second in the men’s 10km freestyle race on Sunday only 8s behind winner Sergey Shiriaev (RUS) with Tim Tscharnke (GER) claiming … READ MORE →

Charlotte Kalle (SWE) [P] Nordic Focus file photo

FIS Bruksvallarna 10/15km Free – Hellner and Kalle Win, Kershaw 4th, Harvey 5th, Gaiazova 9th UPDATED

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – It was another great day for the Canucks in Sweden with Canada’s Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey just off the podium in 4th and 5th as Sweden’s Marcus Hellner took the … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) healthy again… [P] Nordic Focus file photo

FIS Beitostolen 10/15km Free – Bjoergen is Back, Northug No Show

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen was back in the thick of things obviously feeling better to score a convincing win in the women’s 10km free race on Sunday in Beitostolen over team mate … READ MORE →

[P] WADA

WADA Ready for 4-year Doping Bans

– The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is ready to impose 4-year doping bans but federations and national doping bodies are reluctant to follow suit. Most continue with the 2-year ban possibly because they’re worried … READ MORE →

Dasha and Chandra on a training…[P] courtesy of Chandra Crawford

Kershaw Report from Bruksvallarna

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – My day is ending much the same way it began: lying on my bed in my underwear with my legs up on the wall listening to The Strokes melancholic New York-inspired … READ MORE →

Chris Cook (USA) in action. [P] Mt. Borah Custom Nordic

Mt. Borah, Cook & Steinbock Racing Ready For 2011 Race Season

(Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic, based out of Coon Valley, Wisconsin will again be supplying Steinbock Racing with their 2011 custom race kits. In its inaugural year, Steinbock racing had an … READ MORE →

Kris Freeman (USA) [P] Graham Longford file photo

FIS Muonio 5/10km Classic – USA’s Freeman Wins, Randall 14th – UPDATED

(Muonio, Finland) – Kris Freeman (USA) claimed his first victory of the season over a strong field with a great performance to win the men’s 10km classic in Muonio on Saturday by 12s over … READ MORE →

Devon Kershaw (CAN) [P] Heinz Ruckemann

FIS Bruksvallarna Sprints – Kershaw 3rd, Valjas 4th

(Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – Devon Kershaw and Len Valjas lead a strong Canadian performance placing 3rd and 4th respectively in the 1.65km men’s A final at the FIS Sprints in Bruksvallarna behind winner and local … READ MORE →

Torin Koos (USA) [P] Lance and Danny Parrish file photo

FIS Beitostolen Sprints Free – Falla and Dahl Win, Koos 17th – UPDATED

(Beitostolen, Norway) – The USA’s Torin Koos is the lone North American racing in Beitostolen this weekend qualifying in 17th in the men’s 1.4km sprint out of 54 starters. Norway’s Anders Gloersen led the … READ MORE →

1st Prize Fischer Carbonlite package value $1,100 [P] Fischer

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest – Register Today and Check Out Statistical Skier’s Contest Analysis

(Toronto, ON) – Over 100 teams have registered for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is Friday, Nov. 19, the day before the … READ MORE →

Alexander Legkov (RUS) [P] Pam Doyle file photo

FIS Beitostolen Men’s 15km Free – Russians Steal Podium, Northug Stumbles

(Beitostolen, Norway) – Russians stole the show in the men’s 15km free race at the FIS Beitosprinten event with temperatures around zero degrees meaning there might have been some waxing/ski issues. Alexander Legkov (RUS) … READ MORE →