Brett Camerota [P] Heinz Ruckemann file photo

Brett Camerota Wins U.S. Combined Champs

(Park City, UT) – The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Nordic Combined Championships concluded Sunday evening at Soldier Hollow with Park City’s own Brett Camerota (Park City, UT) coming across the finish line first, marking his … READ MORE →

Lindsey Van [P] USSA

Frenette and Van Win Large Hill Champs Titles

(Park City, UT) – The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping Championships wrapped up Sunday morning with the large hill competition. Both Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) and Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) won their … READ MORE →

(l-r) Stef, Alex, Babs… [P] Devon Kershaw

Kershaw Report from the Snow Farm – The Travel Begins in NZ

(Wanaka, NZ) – Time is flying past now, I almost feel like the Doc’ in Back to the Future, it’s going that fast. After a meaningful and successful Share the Road event in Canmore, … READ MORE →

Lucas Bauer places 5th at Xterra Xross-Country Triathlon. [P] Zdenek Reischig Xterra.cz

Lucas Bauer 5th in Xterra Xross-Country Triathlon

(Czech Republic) – Lukas Bauer looks like he’s in decent shape this summer as he took part in round four of the 7-race Xterra Xross-Country triathlon series currently being held in the Czech Republic. … READ MORE →

Cross Country BC Job Posting, Coaching position

(Kamloops, BC) – The Overlander Ski Club (Kamloops, BC) is seeking applicants for a paid coach position.  The club offers a variety of programs that are delivered with volunteer support.  However a number of aspects of the club’s operations require consistent, … READ MORE →

Peter Frenette [P] Peter Frenette Sr.

Peter Frenette and Lindsey Van Crowned U.S. Normal Hill Champs

(Park City, UT) – The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships were underway Friday morning with athletes jumping on the K90. Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) and Lindsey Van (Park City, … READ MORE →

Athletes on a training exercise. [P] LifeSki Academy

Dryland Camp for Skiers Ages 12-15 in Gatineau Park – August 26-29

(Gatineau Park, QC) – Regarding the ongoing discussion about youth training the LifeSki Academy wants to contribute to this topic from its perspective. There are preferable dryland activities over roller skiing especially for early-junior … READ MORE →

Johnny Spillane at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Spillane Tears ACL – Will Miss Early Season World Cups

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Injuries are part of all sports. They can, and do happen to just about every athlete, often at the most inopportune times. Even something as benign as wrestling with … READ MORE →

Andy Newell with Simi Hamilton at the Snow Farm [P] Vordenberg@www.nccsef.org

US XC Team Goes the Distance – Report from the Snow Farm

(Wanaka, New Zealand ) – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is taking full advantage of the southern hemisphere’s winter months, spending three weeks at Snow Farm on New Zealand’s south island. This is … READ MORE →

Devon Kershaw and Peter Larsson in action…[P] Pam Doyle file photo

Alberta Ski Team Sprint Camp 2010 – Finding More Speed

(Canmore, AB) – Don’t miss the Alberta Ski Team’s “Finding More Speed” Sprint Camp 2010 presented by Salomon from August 12-15 at the Canmore Nordic Centre/Bill Warren Training Centre with guest coach, Peter Larsson,  … READ MORE →

Bend Campers flex up after their hike. [P] Bend Endurance Academy

PNSA/Far West Nor Cal Nordic Ski Camp – August 11-15

(Bend, OR) – Junior Nordic skiers from across the US and Canada are invited to join the Far West and Pacific Northwest divisions for a 5-day Nordic camp aimed at systematically improving Nordic technique, fitness, … READ MORE →

WADA Report recommends more testing at Winter Games [P] WADA

WADA Independent Observers Recommend more EPO testing at Winter Games

– The WADA Independent Observers (IOs) report from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games was published last week. The overall conclusion of the IOs was that the doping control program at 2010 Olympic Winter … READ MORE →

Max Cobb…[P] Nordic Focus

US Biathlon Board Names Max Cobb President and CEO

(New Gloucester, Maine) – US Biathlon Team chairman, Larry Pugh announced today that Max Cobb has been named President and CEO of the Team.  “We wanted to acknowledge the enormous contributions Max has made … READ MORE →

USSA Level 100 Technique Clinic Schedule

– A strong coaching system is the backbone of any national ski program, and developing the skills of up-and-coming coaches is just as important as that of up-and-coming athletes.   Towards that end, USSA has … READ MORE →

Norway’s Bjorgen at Blink Festival…[P] Blink Fest

Rollerski Racing Weekend Wrap-up – Bjorgen and “The Sausage” on Top

– This past weekend for was good xc ski racing fans. Between Norway’s Blink Festival races and the Bad Peterstal Rollerski World Cup in German’s Black Forest, there was lots of action to choose … READ MORE →

Swix Sport USA to Become Swenor Roller Ski Distributor

(Wilmington, MA) – Swix Sport USA, the world leader in ski and snowboard accessories has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor … READ MORE →

NTDC Thunder Bay Seeks Team Manager

(Thunder Bay, Ontario) – The National Team Development Center (NTDC) in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is looking for a team manager to help develop the capacity of the organization. The Team Manager will work with … READ MORE →

2011 Alberta WCup Academy Team – No Shortage of Leaders

– As the Alberta World Cup Academy wraps up their third training camp of the year in preparation for the 2010-2011 season, one thing is clear: the combination of experience and enthusiasm that has … READ MORE →

Modeling one of the 20-plus crocheted hats I’ve made over these past two months. [P] courtesy of Adele Espy

Adele Espy on Life’s Hurdles

– Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them – unknown author. Before I embark on my whereabouts this summer I need to apologize for not writing … READ MORE →

Pat Casey, the Continental Cup Team Coach for the United States Nordic Ski Team. [P] USSA

US Ski Team Coach Pat Casey to Head Holderness School Nordic Program

  (Holderness, NH) -Pat Casey, the Continental Cup Team Coach for the United States Nordic Ski Team, has been hired to head up the Nordic ski program for the Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire. … READ MORE →

A quick photo opp during interval training… [P] Kikkan Randall

Kikkan Randall’s Snow Farm Update – Feels Like Home

(Wanaka, NZ) – After a six-year break, it’s nice to be back in the Southern Hemisphere winter at the Snow Farm in Wanaka, New Zealand.  Since my arrival with the rest of the US … READ MORE →

Help NENSA Plan for the Future – Part 2

– Thank you for your help with Step 1 of the survey. This survey is Step 2 in the process of renewing re-NENSA’s Strategic Plan for the next 3-5 years. The focus of this … READ MORE →

Join CXC Meetup Group – NEW!

– Help make more people enthusiastic about the sport in their own communities: be it Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau, Chicago, Twin Cities or somewhere East or West coast. Whether you’re new to the sport of … READ MORE →

New Zealand training at the Snow Farm is the best. [P] Andy Newell

Andy Newell Reports from the Snow Farm

(Wanaka, NZ) – Everyone made it down to New Zealand without any problems and believe it or not all of our baggage this time. The travel day was actually not very tough at all … READ MORE →

1997 Team (l-): Rob Whitney, Lars Flora (2002, 2006 Olympian), Ian Skinner, Pat Casey, Kristina Joder (2002 Olympian), Hailey Wappett, Barb Jones (2002 Olympian), Tessa Benoit (2002 Olympian); back row: Luke Bodensteiner [P] NCCSEF.

The Story of NCCSEF – Interview with Dave Knoop

– In this interesting interview you will read the comments of Dave Knoop, who is the current director for the National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF), with some input by Reid Lutter, one … READ MORE →

U.S. Ski Team Announces National Elite Group (NEG) Camp Roster

– Top regional junior skiers participate each year in one of four Regional Elite Group (REG) summer camps. The camps include general and ski-specific assessments, ski technique support as well as athlete and coaches … READ MORE →

(l-r) Beckie Scott, Milaine Theriault and Sara Renner. [P] John Evely

CCC Celebrates a Decade of Excellence

(Canmore, Alberta) – Cross Country Canada (CCC) wrapped up a memorable 2010 competitive season by honouring its medal-winning athletes at a reception in Banff, Alberta earlier this month. Some of the greatest names to … READ MORE →

Pristine ski conditions at the Snow Farm in NZ. [P] Torin Koos

US and Canadian XC Ski Teams Head to the Snow Farm in NZ

– New Zealand’s Snow Farm is a busy place in the summer, and it’s about to get even more crowded. The USST is already there working on a three-week on-snow training camp at the … READ MORE →

Nordic Combined Fans are ready for the Summer Grand Prix 2010. [P] FIS

USA’s Big Three Missing in Action

– The start of the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix 2010 is approaching rapidly. The competitions in Oberstdorf (GER) are scheduled for August 7-8, while Oberwiesenthal (GER) will serve as the second host … READ MORE →

Russian Ski Federation Cleans House and Sacks Coaches Connected with Doping

– Earlier this spring FIS issued some stern warnings to the Russian Ski Federation: clean up your act and your athletes, or face sanctions and possibly risk being barred from your own country’s Olympics. … READ MORE →

Mr and Mrs. Sarasvuo. [P] courtesy of FIS

Virpi Kuitunen Gets Married

(Vanajanlinna, Finland) – Finland’s Virpi Kuitunen will not figure in the World Cup xc ski results lists this winter. In fact, Kuitunen won’t be appearing at all. On Friday, June 16, the former Finnish … READ MORE →

Compartment Syndrome Survey – Coaches Wanted

– Many xc ski racers are familiar with the rising number of compartment syndrome cases affecting North American athletes. Indeed, many of us know someone personally who’s had to undergo surgery to help alleviate … READ MORE →

Charlotte Kalla (Swe) at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Sweden’s Kalla to Race 2010/11 Tour de Ski

– Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla won the Tour de Ski in 2008, but since then has not taken part in popular stage race. She missed both the 2009 and 2010 editions, but she is back … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Job Notice – Assistant Administrator

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

Norwegian Team Manager Åge Skinstad. [P] Norwegian Ski Federation

Interview with Norway’s Åge Skinstad

– Norway’s has always been a heavy hitter in the world of xc ski racing. Their athletes won nine medals at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, lead by Peter Northug.   They’re hoping to continue that … READ MORE →

3rd Annual Haig Glacier Disc Golf Championships [P] Alberta World Cup Academy

Alberta World Cup Academy off to Haig Glacier and Disc Golf Championships

– The Alberta World Cup Academy left on Monday for a week long training camp at the Beckie Scott Training Centre on the Haig Glacier. Situated in Kananaskis Country just outside Canmore, the team … READ MORE →

Davis Miller [P] USSA

Davis Miller Retires From U.S. Nordic Combined

(Park City, UT) – Ski jumper turned nordic combined skier Davis Miller (Steamboat Springs, CO) announced his retirement with the U.S. Nordic Combined Team after competing with the squad for three years. “The travel … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Job Notice – Athlete Development Coordinato

(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 →

Gordon Jewett (Rundle Mountain Cycling Club) takes the win. [P] Jesse Winter

Jewett Wins, McKeever 3rd at 2010 MTB Nationals in Canmore

(Canmore, Alberta) – Former Canadian NST and 2010 Olympian Gord Jewett returned to his cycling roots on Sunday, winning the 2010 Canadian MTB National Championships Masters 30-39 Men’s category at the Canmore Nordic Center.   … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (Ind) 7th in the U23 Men’s race. [P] Patrick Graham

Alex Harvey 9th at 2010 MTB XC Nationals – Updated

(Canmore, Alberta) – “It’ll be a great for the 50K in Oslo!” That’s the take-home message from Alex Harvey after he finished 9th (corrected from 7th) in the U23 men’s race at the 2010 … READ MORE →

Sweden’s Anna Haag (l) and Charlotte Kalla. [P] GEPA

Falun to Host 2015 Nordic Worlds – Interview with Anna Haag

– This year’s annual FIS congress included the selection for the 2015 Nordic World Championships.  Held in Turkey, the finalists included Sweden, Finland, Poland and Germany.  Sweden was smart.  They brought … READ MORE →

NENSA Survey, Fall Symposium, Summer Clinics and Events

– Help NENSA plan for the future. It’s not quite mid July, but time is passing quickly and NENSA board and staff members are starting to develop NENSA’s strategic plan for the next … READ MORE →

Gord with the bubbly and getting a kiss on the cheek from our one podium girl – Canmore hottie (and Phil Widmer’s girlfriend) Sarah Robinson [P] Share the Road

Share the Road Classic – Jewett Bests Babikov as Harvey Cracks

(Banff, AB) – The Rundle Mountain Cycling Club’s Gord Jewett traded his usual yellow and checkered Rundle Mountain jersey for the white STR (Share the Road) colors after his fantastic win in the 1st … READ MORE →

Petter Northug displayed remarkable poker skills in Vegas. [P] Jesse Winter

Northug Returns Home from Vegas with $21,000

(Las Vegas, Nevada) – Some say poker is all psychology, the ability to read your opponent’s mind. Others contend that it’s nothing more than math, a discreet set of probabilities that can be measured … READ MORE →

Good early snowfalls have made for fantastic training conditions Down Under. [P] Finn Marsland

XC Ski Training Season Down Under Underway

– Winter is well under way in the southern hemisphere. Good early snowfalls have made for fantastic training conditions at the Snow Farm, New Zealand’s only Cross-Country ski resort. All the main trails are … READ MORE →

CoachTrue – New Anti-Doping Learning Tool. [P] WADA

WADA Launches CoachTrue – New Anti-Doping Learning Tool

– WADA has launched CoachTrue, a computer-based anti-doping learning tool for coaches.This new resource, available at no cost to stakeholders, covers a wide range of anti-doping activities and topics in order to cater to … READ MORE →

Bill Demong [P] ORDA

Billy Demong Gets Hitched

(Lake Placid, NY) – On a blue-skied, perfect, sunny afternoon, 2010 Olympic medalist Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) stood waiting patiently at the altar for his bride-to-be Katie Koczynski to walk down the aisle. The … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford dials in some tunes while training on the Haig Glacier. [P] courtesy of Chandra Crawford

YoYo Camp 2010 is Over!

(Canmore, AB) – The Canadian Team just finished their last training camp on the Haig Glacier and as team member Chandra Crawford writes on her blog… YoYo Camp 2010 is Over! With four trips … READ MORE →

Junior Training Progression Chart [P] Cross Country Canada

LTAD – Junior Training Volume Progression Leading to International Success – Report #1

– What does it take to be an internationally successful skier? Usually you will get an answer that includes things like hard work, dedication, many years of training and lots of talent. Those are … READ MORE →

Otepaa will host the 2011 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 XC Worlds. [P] FIS

2011 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 XC Worlds – Preparations Well on their Way in Otepa

July 12, 2010 (Otepaa, Estonia) – The Tehvandi Sports Center in Otepaa, Estonia, will host their first world ski championships next year – the FIS Nordic Junior/U23 XC Worlds. The site is already well known … READ MORE →