Bud Little [P] USSA

USSA Mourns the Loss of Longtime US Sport Leader Bud Little

(Helena, MT) – One of the great leaders of American skisport, Dr. Amos R. “Bud” Little, passed away peacefully at his Montana home Tuesday (June 22). A noted ski racer, coach and U.S. Ski … READ MORE →

Per Nilsson [P] US Biathlon/Nordic Focus

US Biathlon Coach Per Nilsson Nominated for Biathlon Award

– Guiding the U.S. Biathlon Team through the most successful season so far, head coach Per Nilsson was nominated now for the Biathlon Award 2010. The nominees in the categories athlete female, athlete male, … READ MORE →

Hugh Pomeroy Memorial Scholarship Fund – Open for Applications

– Cross Country Canada has announced that applications for the Hugh Pomeroy Memorial Scholarship Fund are now being accepted.  The fund is named in remembrance of Hugh Pomeroy, who had been a member of … READ MORE →

Piston Bully vs XC skier… [P] wettendass

XC Skier vs Pisten Bully – Guess Who Wins?

– Check out this YouTube video of 2002 Olympic individual sprint silver medalist Peter Schlickenrieder of Germany as he battles man against machine with a Pisten Bully on German TV. Can he make it? … READ MORE →

Coach Education Grants Available

– The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce that the Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grant applications are now back online! Also, the Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences Grants are … READ MORE →

Torin Koos with a young camper. [P] courtesy of Torin Koos

Bend Camp 2010 – Fire & Ice

(Bend, Oregon) – The Fire and Ice Ski Camp on the trails of Mt. Bachelor held from June 18-22 has come to an end and with it so has the last day … READ MORE →

USSA Memberships Expire June 30 – Renew Today!

– USSA memberships expire annually on June 30. It’s now easier than ever to renew your membership with online registration. Here’s how to register:
– Call USSA Member Service at 435.647.2666 or email membership@ussa.org with … READ MORE →

Marcus Hellner (Swe) [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Swedish Ski Team Training Camp – Tough Hills of Torsby

(Torsby, Sweden) – The Swedish national team met for a training camp in Torsby on Monday. All the team members, including Charlotte Kalla and Marcus Hellner, realize it will be a tough one.
Rollerski and … READ MORE →

New Marketing Concept for FIS XC World Cup – Viessmann and BMW on Board

(Oberhofen, Germany) – FIS Marketing AG, in close cooperation with FIS and its member National Ski Associations, is proud to present a new marketing concept for the FIS Cross-Country World Cup beginning with the … READ MORE →

NENSA News – Summer Clinics and Deals

– NENSA is pleased to announce the following summer ski clinics. Be the first to know about what’s happening in xc skiing in New England all summer long! Find links to great ski info … READ MORE →

Team XTRA Personell has been the most successful long distance team in cross-country ski marathons over the past few years. [P] One Way

One Way Sport Signs Exclusive Agreement with Team XTRA Personell

(Finland) – The Finnish Nordic sports brand One Way Sport OY has signed a 3-year exclusive agreement  with the Team XTRA Personell for the supply of technical sports wear, racing suits and Nordic sports … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (NOR) [P] Nordic Focus

Northug Signs with the Norwegian Ski Federation

– Top Norwegian xc skier Petter Northug has signed with his country’s ski federation reports langren.com. Despite rumours last month that Northug was not on good terms with team management, the 24-year-old is back … READ MORE →

(l-r): Claudia Nystad and Stehle Sachenbacher celebrate Olympic gold. [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Nystad Announces Her Retirement

– Olympic winner Claudia Nystad announced she stepped down from professional cross-country skiing. Nysted marked very succesful period of the German Ski Association as she captured not only five Olympic medals but also five … READ MORE →

Petra Madjic (SLO) at Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Petra Majdic Signs Contract with Slovenian Ski Association

– Petra Majdic, the best Slovenian Cross-Country skier announced she would continue in her career on 26 May 2010. Today she signed a contract with Slovenian Ski Association dealing with mutual cooperation. “I am … READ MORE →

Munich, Annecy, PyeongChang Compete to Host 2018 Olympic Games

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that Munich (Germany), Annecy (France) and PyeongChang (Republic of Korea)* have all been selected as Candidate Cities to host the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. … READ MORE →

(l-r) Bill Demong, Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick, Brett Camerota celebrate Olympic NC Team silver Relay [P] Heinz Ruckemann

US 2011 Nordic Combined Team Announced

(Park City, UT) – After an historic performance in Vancouver, Olympic medalists Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY), Johnny Spillane (Steamboat Springs, CO), Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) and Brett Camerota (Park City, UT) are leading … READ MORE →

Kris Freeman on course at the Mt. Washington Road Race. [P] Ryan Triffit

Mt. Washington Road Race – Kris Freeman 15th

June 20, 2010 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – Saturday, June 19 marked the 50th annual Mt Washington Road Race featuring over 1,000 runners who were greeted with very warm temperatures – a recorded high of 61°F, … READ MORE →

USSA National J2 Talent Camp – Expanding the Pipeline – July 31-Aug 8

-The inaugural USSA National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted this July 31- August 8, 2010 on the campus of Michigan Technological University (MTU) in Houghton, Michigan. The camp will provide a great opportunity … READ MORE →

2011 TD Bank J2 National Invitational and Eastern High School Sites Announced

– Gunstock Nordic will host the TD Bank J2 National Invitational Championships in Gilford, NH, March 11-13th and Black Mountain in Rumford Maine will be the site of the TD Bank Eastern High School … READ MORE →

Canada’s top XC ladies waiting for a lift to the Haig Glacier [P] courtesy of Chandra Crawford

Canadian National Altitude Training Camp Update

(Kananaskis, Alberta) – While most Canadians are eagerly anticipating the balmy days of summer, the Canadian National team is stoked for snow. The team is currently at a high altitude camp on the … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (Nor) [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Northug Welcomes Top Skiers on Home Turf

– Tour de Trøndelag gives Petter Northug a rare chance to meet world stars at home. He invited several of the world’s best cross-country skiers to Meråker and Nord-Trøndelag for the event on June … READ MORE →

Skigo Ski Poles [P] Skigo

Skigo Ski Poles Join Supplier Pool with Skigo Ski Wax

– Skigo ski poles are joining Skigo waxes in Cross Country Canada’s supplier/sponsor pool this season. This brings the opportunity to CCC team members to race and train with Skigo poles.
“We’re very excited about … READ MORE →

Andy Newell (USA) [P] Heinz Ruckemann

National Training Group Freestyle Sprint Race

(Park City, UT) – The National Training Group (NTG) was joined by U.S. Ski Team member and number four ranked World Cup sprinter Andy Newell for a freestyle sprint race. Teammate, Liz Stephen, also … READ MORE →

Gian Franco Kasper [P] FIS

FIS President Gian Franco Kasper – An Editorial

– The 47th International Ski Congress in Antalya (TUR) was an important landmark in the development of international ski sport. On the whole, the 2010 Antalya Congress did not represent a major … READ MORE →

Norwegian Ski Federation Signs New TV Deal until 2016

– The Norwegian Ski Federation has signed a new media contract with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) until 2016. The NSF finalized a new national television and media contract with NRK whilst … READ MORE →

Rollerski WCup season begins. [P] FIS

Roller Skiing World Cup Season Begins in Markkleeberg, Germany

(Markkleeberg, GER) – More than 100 athletes from 10 countries will be participating in the opening of the Roller Skiing World Cup this weekend. The FIS Roller Skiing World Cup will visit … READ MORE →

St. Scholastica Ski Team Announces 2011 Recruiting Class

(Duluth, MN) – For the second straight year, the St. Scholastica Ski Team will take in it’s strongest, deepest recruiting.
Headlining an impressive women’s group is Canadian National Team Development Center (NTDC) skier, Christina Groulx … READ MORE →

Bjoern Dahlie [P] Swix

Bjoern Dahlie is Back

– Bjoern Daehlie is back, this time as the architect of a new Sprint Cup that will take place in the spring, and includes city center circuits in Trondheim (NOR), Oestersund (SWE) and Aare … READ MORE →

Rochester Active Sports Club [P] CXC Team Vertical Limit

Rochester Rollerski Clinic with Garrott Kuzzy Report

(Rochester, NY) – The 2010 rollerski season is underway! The Rochester Nordic Club (RASC) hosted a great early summer rollerski clinic led by 2010 Olympian and CXC Elite skier Garrott Kuzzy on Sunday, June … READ MORE →

Martha Rockwell – a ski legend in the 70s. [P] courtesy of Marty Hall

FIS: History of Women’s XC Skiing

– FIS has published a document detailing the history of women’s XC skiing and the formation of the FIS Women’s Cross-Country Committee in 1965, which became the Sub-Committee for Ladies Cross-Country in … READ MORE →

International Society of Biomechanics in Sport 2010 Congress – July 19-23

(Marquette, MI) – Northern Michigan University presents the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport 2010 Congress, July 19-23. They invite you to attend ISBS 2010 in Marquette, Michigan, USA. A preconference symposium on Teaching … READ MORE →

Canada’s Devon Kershaw at Vancouver 2010 [P] Heinz Ruckemann

Kershaw Urges FIS to Get Tough on Doping

– Canadian Olympic skier Devon Kershaw is not convinced that FIS will follow through with their tough talk on doping and the Russian team. FIS warned Russia to clean up its act or face … READ MORE →

FIS President Gian Franco Kasper [P] FIS

FIS President Kasper Re-elected

(Antalya, Turkey) – The 47th International Ski Congress concluded at the weekend in Antalya (TUR). One of the highlights of the 2010 Congress was the re-election as FIS President of Gian Franco Kasper for … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall (USA) in Askim, Norway.[P] courtesy of Kikkan Randall

FIS XC Interview with Kikkan Randall – Wins Rollerski Opener in Norway

– FIS Cross-Country had a unique chance to talk to U.S. top skier and representative in the FIS Athlete’s Commission, Kikkan Randall, who attended the recent FIS Congress in Turkey. Following the conference Randall … READ MORE →

Central Aroostook County is known for its beautiful scenery and abundant snow. [P] NHNC

Nordic Heritage Sport Club Receives NENSA Award

(Presque Isle, Maine) – The Nordic Heritage Sport Club, operating out of the Nordic Heritage Center, a world class biathlon facility located on the Fort Road in Presque Isle, has been awarded the New … READ MORE →

FIS Snowkidz [P] FIS

Norway, USA and Germany Receive Top FIS SnowKidz Award Honors

– As part of FIS’s multi-year international campaign entitled “Bring Children to Snow” that has been designed to generate passion for snow activities among the younger generations, the Antalya Congress awarded the recipients of … READ MORE →

USCSA Sanctions Nordic Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined

(Park City, UT) – The United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) held its annual Board of Directors meeting in Park City, June 4th to June 6th. John Jacobs of Reliable Racing Supply … READ MORE →

American Birkie 2011 News

– Here is the latest news from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, including their annual t-shirt design contest, trail runs, treks, and work days, registration deadlines, and other upcoming events.
2011 T-Shirt Design Contest Announced
The … READ MORE →

100 Years of International Skiing [P] FIS

New Book Commemorates 100 Years of International Skiing

– The Antalya 2010 FIS Congress marked the centennial of the very first International Ski Congress that was held in Christiania (NOR, later known as Oslo) on 18th February 1910. To … READ MORE →

FIS Approves World Cup Circuit for Women’s Ski Jumping

– The International Ski Federation has voted to create a women’s ski jumping World Cup circuit starting with the 2011-12 season. During the FIS Congress in Antalya, Turkey, last week, members unanimously agreed to … READ MORE →

Justin Wadsworth [P] Pam Doyle

Interview with Justin Wadsworth

(Bend, Oregon) – There are few people in the world of ski racing more upbeat and affable, than former US XC Ski team member, Justin Wadsworth, the newly named Canadian XC Ski Team Head … READ MORE →

Podiumwear is Expanding

– Due to our steady success and growth in the Nordic arena, Podiumwear is please to announce that we’re expanding. We will be offering new products, expanded product lines and custom apparel for new … READ MORE →

Matt Gelso [P] University of Colorado

Matt Gelso Named First-Team Academic All-America

Boulder, CO – University of Colorado senior ski team member and national champion Matt Gelso was selected to the 2009-10 ESPN The Magazine first-team Academic All-America men’s at-large team Tuesday. Voted on by the … READ MORE →

CXC Ski Clinics and Training Camps Update

– Here is the latest update from Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) about registration and availability for upcoming CXC clinics and training camps. Check out all of the great training opportunities below for … READ MORE →

Mt. Borah Custom Nordic Launched

(Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic, based out of Coon Valley, Wisconsin is making some changes to its existing custom Nordic apparel business. Effective June 1st, 2010 Mt. Borah Custom will no … READ MORE →

Sochi 2014 – Rogge Satisfied with Progress

(Sochi, Russia) – IOC President Jacques Rogge said he is satisfied with the report by Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, that indicates that the development of infrastructure, programs, and venues are well underway for … READ MORE →

Silver Star Mountain Resort Summer Fitness Camps Aug 14-20

(Silver Star Mountain, BC) – Join like-minded individuals this August 14-20 at Silver Star Mountain for  fun fitness camps. We aim to improve your health, advance your physical and mental well-being, lose and maintain … READ MORE →

Your Canadian Women’s NST for 2010-11 (l-r) Perianne Jones, Chandra Crawford, Dasha Gaiazova… we are going by either DaPerCha or DaChandrianne? [P] courtesy of Chandra Crawford

National Ski Team Bend Training Camp Photos

(Bend, Oregon) – The Canadian and US Cross Country Ski Teams recently held on snow, and off snow, training camps at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. Check out some of the great pics on … READ MORE →

Mary Anne with three of her four children at L.L.Bean in Freeport, Maine. [P] Abby Weismann

Mary Anne Levins Wins L.L. Bean Outdoor Hero Award

(Freeport, Maine) – LLBean recently honoured Mary Anne Levins as an Outdoor Hero for her continued work with and support of the kids skiing community in New England. Steve Fuller, Chief Marking Officer at … READ MORE →

Austrian Officials Probe Ski Federation Doctors for Doping

June 6, 2010 (Austria) – Four Austrian ski federation doctors are the subject of a new investigation for violating anti-doping regulations according to the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper. The country toughened its anti-doping following doping scandals … READ MORE →