(Saranac Lake, NY) – There are two significant road signs along the winding highway leading from Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains. The first is stark green and marks Fletcher Farm road in Vermontville, population … READ MORE →

– We’re stoked to present Ask the Pro featuring former Canadian head coach, Dave Wood, the winningest xc ski coach in North America with multiple Winter Olympic Games under his belt. His career highlights … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – Going from sea level to 2,400 meters is a big jump to make, but that’s essentially what the Canadian National Ski Team has done going from their recent intensity camp … READ MORE →

– Women ski jumpers are hoping this month they will finally get the nod from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that they will be included in the Olympic Winter Games beginning in 2014 in … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) informs the Canadian sport community that an updated version of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) is now in effect. These rules belong to … READ MORE →

– Norway’s Petter Northug, last year’s runner up,  is considering a mobile home for this year’s Tour de Ski given the brutal schedule and travel time involved. Looking to shave seconds off his time … READ MORE →

– During this World Cup season, the total prize money from the first to the last event amounts to 3.125 million CHF ($3.125 US). For a win in a World Cup event, 15,000 CHF … READ MORE →

(Jackson, NH ) – Two of the world’s leading ski companies are working with Gorham Bike and Ski Shop at the Jackson Ski Touring Center to create “concept shops” where skiers can experience for … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Ottawa Ski Club is celebrating it’s 100 anniversary with a gala evening on Oct. 23 at  Camp Fortune’s main lodge from 5:30pm to 11pm including celebrity guests, entertainment, silent auction … READ MORE →

October 2, 2010 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by the Russian cross-country skier Yuliya Chepalova against the decision of the Anti-Doping Panel of the International … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – With the first snow touching the ground in Banff last week, my off-season training is nearing the end. Rollerskiing, biking, and trail running will soon be replaced my swift gliding … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, ID) – Amidst the 2010-11 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announcement, the cross country athletes were working hard during a two-week roller-ski camp in Sun Valley. Attending campers included Olympians Andy Newell … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, Park) – This Saturday, October 2nd, more than 400 cross-country skiers will be preparing for the ski season and trying to break a world record. Skiers of all ages will be meeting on … READ MORE →

(Canmore, Alberta) – Fast and Female presented by Best Buy is partnering with Skadi Nordic Inc. to expand its cross-country ski-specific retail product line. Through this new and exciting affiliation, fans of Fast and … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Olympic Foundation today officially launched a new design of the Canadian Olympic Team Red Mittens for fall 2010 in partnership with the Hudson’s Bay Company. Net proceeds from each $10 pair … READ MORE →

– Canadian athletes will benefit from an investment of $1.3 million to the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific from the governments of Canada and British Columbia. The money will be used to deliver critical programming … READ MORE →

(Stowe, VT) – The Vermont Ski Museum will recognize long time ski writer Hank McKee with the Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award on October 24, 2010 at its Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
McKee … READ MORE →

– Will Sweetser, from Maine Winter Sports Center is leading a trip to Finland from Nov. 3-22. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete with world-class skiers in five early season races and earn … READ MORE →

– Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an official investigation into allegations of corruption surrounding the building of facilities for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games to be held in Sochi reports Radio Free Europe. … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – The U.S. men’s team was successful in the Falun FIS Ski Jumping Cup with Peter Frenette (USA) of Saranac Lake, NY finishing in second on Saturday and first on Sunday. On … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) scored two podium finishes over the weekend in Falun, Sweden in the women’s Continental Cup normal hill, HS98, event. Van was second on Saturday and third … READ MORE →

(McLean, Va.) – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2010 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report, a wide-ranging report of activity in the snow sports marketplace during the 2009/2010 … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Cross Country Canada is hosting a Women on Skis Workshop, Saturday, October 16 with a reception/social on Friday, October 15. The workshop, titled “Dryland Training for XC Women – Maximizing Your … READ MORE →

(Goulais River, ON) – Richard, with the help of his son Xaver, built a beautiful hewn-log cabin nestled on the Peterson trail near Stokely Lake. We plan for the new cabin to have a … READ MORE →

(Presque Isle, ME) – Six months ago, the U.S. Nordic community descended on Presque Isle for the X-C Skiing Junior Nationals. Families, athletes, and staff from around the country experienced the best the communities … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The True Sport Foundation today announced the creation of a new Fellowship in support of sport’s contribution to the well-being of individuals and the resilience of communities.
Each True Sport Fellowship offers … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (CCC), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Athlete Development Coordinator (ADC). The successful candidate will work out … READ MORE →

(Brooklyn, NY) – An emerging fine-art photographer in New York City is organizing a benefit for the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team on Oct. 21 in Brooklyn.
During the Vancouver Games in February, Jamie Clyde … READ MORE →

– The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 4th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Friday, October 8 at 8:30am. The course starts … READ MORE →

– Everybody agrees that the FIS Tour de Ski, which will be held from 31st December 2010 to 9th January 2011, is a great development in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup. However, it is … READ MORE →

– There’s only eight NFL Sundays left until I’m on snow skiing around Bruksvallarna, Sweden, beginning my assault on the 2010/11 racing season. Eight weeks of the dry land madness of running, roller skiing, … READ MORE →

– Barry Makarewicz is well known in the US xc ski world for his impressive Masters racing pedigree – 15-time US Masters Champion, winner of the Yellowstone Rendezvous – and his work with the … READ MORE →

– According to an article on “The Voice of Russia” news site, The Committee of Inquiries of the Russian Prosecutor’s Office has filed two law suits alleging embezzlement during the preparation for the Olympic … READ MORE →

– Meeting in Montreal today, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for 2011. The new List will now be made official and published by … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – In its continuing effort to aid the development of American cross-country ski racers, the National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) will help support a racing and training trip to … READ MORE →

(Waltham, MA) – Here’s a brief look at some of the presentations at the NENSA Nordic Symposium on the final Day 3 including Developing Champions: Stratton model by Sverre Caldwell, … READ MORE →

September 19, 2010 (Canmore, AB) – An uphill running time trail last weekend provided another benchmark for Academy athletes as they begin to fine tune their condition for the looming racing season just over two … READ MORE →

(Waltham, MA) – Here’s a brief look at some of the presentations at the NENSA Nordic Symposium on Day 2. The sessions began at 8:30am this morning with Developing Cross-country Ski Skills and Fitness … READ MORE →

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – There are only 165 days until the Sparkling Hills Masters World Cup 2011 hosted by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club from March 3-11. This is the xc skiing world championships … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ontario) – What do 50 people on rollerskis look like? How about 200…or more? That’s the question that Fresh Air Experience in Ottawa is trying to answer. On October 2nd, at 8am sharp … READ MORE →

(Waltham, MA) – The New England Nordic Ski Association’s (NENSA) first ever Nordic Symposium kicked off this evening at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts. NENSA Executive Director Patrick Cote welcomed the group to … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The True Sport Foundation announced its call for nominations for the 38th Canadian Sport Awards (CSA). Canada’s definitive recognition event for sport will award excellence, athletics, commitment and leadership in sport … READ MORE →

– Mt. Borah is pleased to announce the launch of our new Nordic Design Center on our website. Now customers have the option of high quality pre-designed suit patterns with customizable colour schemes and … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Join thousands of skinny skis in West Yellowstone, Montana for a week-long celebration of cross-country skiing.  Olympic athletes to first timers descend on this small, mountain town to make their … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) will invest $43,000 in six cross-country ski racing projects for its first round of 2010/2011 season funding.  These strategic investments are … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, ID) – World Championship medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) was among a group of seven athletes, including six Olympians, named to the 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. Aspiring future stars … READ MORE →

– Chris Grover talks about the USST camp philosophy, and the importance of getting enough rollerski speed work. According to Grover, simulation workouts are very important, and something that the team focuses on frequently. … READ MORE →

(Mont Ste-Anne, Quebec) – Quebec has always been a powerhouse province when it comes to cross-country ski racing in Canada, with a long legacy of producing fast athletes. More recently, Quebec has been putting … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – Two-time Olympic medallist, Beckie Scott, will launch the second year of the Ski Fit North Alberta program at a training camp for Northern Alberta skiers in St. Albert on September … READ MORE →

– Fiscrosscountry.com together with organizing committees of FIS World Cup Cross-Country are launching a special incentive program for official fan clubs of Cross-Country skiing athletes. In order to improve hospitality programs in World Cup … READ MORE →