(Sochi, Russia) – It’s mid-February and your flight just landed at Sochi International Airport. You grab your bags and hop on a high speed train for a 25 minute ride into the Krasnaya Polyana … READ MORE →

(Canmore, Alberta) – Scorching heat, 865 meters of vertical gain and angry grizzlies might not sound like a fun afternoon, but for the runners at the Canadian Mountain Running Championships, it’s just what they … READ MORE →

– The National Cross-Country Ski Development Association (NCCSDA) has approved a substantive contribution of close to $250,000 aimed at sharpening the delivery of Junior and U23 racing programs. This will unfold through the hiring … READ MORE →

(Las Vegas, Nevada) – Peter Northug is known for his aggressive competition style and powerful finishing kick. He demonstrated both of these traits in spades at the World Series of Poker day 2 at … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – The Western Regional Elite Group camp held in Park City, Utah wrapped up recently. The training camp, which is geared towards the top developing athletes in each region, … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Olympic cross-country skier Devon Kershaw will be taking to the streets of Canmore, Alberta next week to raise awareness for bicycle safety. The two-time Olympian and three-time World Cup medalist will … READ MORE →

– The USA’s top skier Kikkin Randall has already had a busy summer, training recently in Norway and now back home. It should be no surprise that this leader of the US Ski Team … READ MORE →

(Silver Star Mountain, BC) – The 5 Peaks trail running series hits up Silver Star Mountain on August 28 with a 12km long course that gains 578m. A 5.4km sport course will also be … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Amidst all the excitement of the US Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships from July 30-August 1, at the famed Olympic ski jumping venue of Utah Olympic Park, there is … READ MORE →

– The Olympic Games are undoubtedly one of the main highlights in the international sporting calendar. At the XXI Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, a total of 86 Olympic medal events were carried out. … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, ON) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club hosted the Lake Superior Ski District (LSSD) Camp June 29th through to July 3rd. This is the 7th annual event and the biggest to date. … READ MORE →

– The second (and final for this year) testing day will take place on August 20th. Lactate and VO2 Max Testing will be conducted by Dain LaRoche and staff at the University of … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (“CCC”), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill two positions: that of Assistant Administrator, as well as Athlete Development Coordinator. he … READ MORE →

(Las Vegas, Nevada)  – Check out our final sprint heat video of the Rollerski Desert Duel between Peter Northug and Marcus Hellner at the Palms  Hotel in Vegas put on by Northug’s sponsor Vi … READ MORE →

(Seward, AK) – U.S. National Team XC skiers and Olympians Holly Brooks and Kikkan Randall took part in the 83rd Mt. Marathon foot race in Seward, AK on July 4, finishing second and third, … READ MORE →

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation in the Fight against Doping in Sport today in Lausanne, … READ MORE →

(Las Vegas, Nevada) – The Vegas heat abated a little today – good news for Peter Northug and Marcus Hellner, and for the media and fans who were out to catch their Vegas Rollerski … READ MORE →

July 6, 2010 (Las Vegas, Nevada) – The World Series of Poker action continued well into the night at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Both Petter Northug and Marcus Hellner continued to … READ MORE →

July 6, 2010 (Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic, based out of Coon Valley, Wisconsin has hired John Dyste as their national manager. According to Chris Jackson, Mt. Borah’s owner, “We are incredibly … READ MORE →

  (New Gloucester, Maine) – US Biathlon is proud to announce that 2010 Paralympic bronze medalist and Afghanistan war veteran, Andy Soule (Pearland, TX), has been nominated for an ESPN ESPY in the category of Best … READ MORE →

(Las Vegas, Nevada) – The air is alive with the rustle of chips, and the players’ concentration is palpable at the 2010 World Series of Poker, taking place at the Rio Hotel and Casino … READ MORE →

– Middlebury College has been named the host school for the 2013 NCAA Skiing Championships. The Panthers are one of just two ski programs in the country that own and manage its own skiing … READ MORE →

(Red Rock, Nevada) – Dubbed Operation Desert Storm by Vi Menn, the Vegas duo of Peter Northug and Marcus Hellner, accompanied by Peter’s brother Thomas, headed out from Las Vegas for a rollerski interval … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) –  This camp at the Lake Placid OTC in Lake Placid, NY from August 12-17, will provide U23 and senior athletes the opportunity to train with a group of their peers. … READ MORE →

  (Las Vegas, USA) – “It’s hot, hotter than I expected.” That was Peter Northug’s first impression of Las Vegas when he and his Vi Menn entourage landed in Sin City late Friday evening. Northug … READ MORE →

(Stowe, Vermont) – The Vermont Ski Museum, located in the picturesque heart of the village of Stowe, Vermont, is dedicated to the collection, preservation and celebration of Vermont’s rich skiing history.   The Museum proudly … READ MORE →

(Inner Mongolia, China) – Amidst the rolling grasslands of Mongolia, once tramped by Genghis Khan’s mounted armies, a different kind of horde was riding this week – the Genghis Khan MTB Adventure ran from … READ MORE →

– Kristina Smigun-Vähi announced today that she is retiring from professional sport to devote more time to her young daughter and family. “The person standing in front of you is a very happy individual … READ MORE →

– For the cyclist in most Nordic skiers out there, team registration is now open for Pedal’s 2010 Tour de France Contest with over $7,000 in prizes to be won including the Grand Prize … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) –  Cross Country Canada is pleased to welcome Wanda Bogdane as Director of Marketing. Dave Dyer, now full-time Director of Events and Davin MacIntosh introduced Wanda to sponsors and partners earlier this … READ MORE →

– Marit Bjoergen of Norway who was nicknamed “Queen of the Olympics” where she captured three gold medals, one silver and one bronze will likely not take part in the Tour de Ski 2010/11. … READ MORE →

– North Americans are well accustomed to seeing point-guards on the cover of sports magazines and armor-clag linemen posing with cheerleaders. What’s not so common on this side of the Atlantic is seeing endurance … READ MORE →

(Park City Utah) – America’s Olympic and World Championship medalist athletes are ready to put on a show on the Olympic venues in Park City. The Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow will combine … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Cross Country Society is pleased to announce the election of Norbert Meier to the position of President. In doing so, the Society also wishes to extend its … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – Junior Nordic skiers from across the US and Canada are invited to join the Pacific Northwest crew in Trout Lake, Washington for a 5 day Nordic camp aimed at systematically improving … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Alex Harvey is one interesting athlete. The young native of Mont Ste-Anne, Quebec is one of Canada’s fastest cross-country ski racers, and strives to live a balanced, healthy life despite … READ MORE →

– Bad weather ran afoul of Hallgeir Martin Lundemo as he and Peter Northug were attempting to set a new Meraker Peaks record.  Lundemo, who already holds the record of 38 hours, 19 minutes … READ MORE →

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Finland’s Aino-Kaisa Saarinen was the queen and Lari Lehtonen the king at this year’s traditional Vuokatin Aateli Race which took place in Vuokatti, Finland on June 29-30. Saarinen won by 37 … READ MORE →

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – Under the leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), representatives from the International Sports Federations (IFs) and the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), met in Lausanne, Switzerland last week and agreed on … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is revising the Canadian anti-doping rules, and invites members of the sport community to review and comment on the draft, released today. The … READ MORE →

(Beijing, China) – Genghis Khan probably never envisioned his homeland covered in snow in June and beset by spandex-clad athletes on skis. The fourth edition of the Chinese Summer Ski Tour got underway on … READ MORE →

– Limited space available in each of the remaining Gunstock summer training camps. GNA camp at Gunstock for younger skiers or less experienced rollerskiers. Jericho Camp for experienced rollerskiers. Come see what training with … READ MORE →

– Interested clubs are invited to submit Letters of Interest and Bid Packages for the 2012 National Cross-Country Ski Championships. Interested Clubs should use the technical considerations outlined within the current Technical Package in … READ MORE →

– The challenge: 26 peaks in 38 hours. The challengers: Peter Northug and Hallgeir Martin Lundemo versus mountain running phenom Per Kristian Nygård of Team Western Metal. It was recently announced that Northug will … READ MORE →

(Oregon) – It’s 5am and helicopters are flying overhead. They’re so low to the ground the sound is intense and you can feel the air pressure beating downwards. Fire? Smoke Jumper training? Military invasion? … READ MORE →

– Swedish warhorse Mathias Fredriksson, a veteran of four past Olympics, is hoping to make his final stand at the upcoming World Cup in Holmenkollen this winter. After a disappointing season, missing the 2010 … READ MORE →

– What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…unless you’re a world class ski racer, that is. For Peter Northug and Marcus Hellner every card dealt and hand played at the World Series of Poker … READ MORE →

(Norway) – As a mid-June treat for news-starved FIS World Cup fans, the first stage of the Tour de Trøndelag in Norway went off well on Friday. Many of the top World Cup ski … READ MORE →

– Every cross-country ski athlete has had to worship at the altar of the FIS point system at one time or another.  Love them or hate them these systems are one way of measuring … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – The Calgary Ski Club (CSC) is seeking a Part-Time Cross Country Ski Head Coach to support and develop CSC’s cross country skiing program, focusing on recreation.  This position is focused on … READ MORE →