October 8, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – Tomorrow is the last of camp for NENSA, Sun Valley and CXC groups. USST skiers will stay on for another week.There was definitely some tiredness creeping … READ MORE →

October 8, 2009 – Reuters Canada has published an article detailing the deliberation of the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC), over how to allow ticket reselling for the 2010 games on their web site. The committee … READ MORE →

October 8, 2009 (Squamish, BC) – An article from the Squamish Chief details plans by the Callaghan Winter Sports club to develop a training center for “world class nordic athletes.” The club’s plan-which is not … READ MORE →

October 8, 2009 – The Methow Valley Nordic Team seeks a part-time coordinator to assist with Team communication, organization and fundraising. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Head Coach Chris Clark at … READ MORE →

October 7, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The legal position of the women ski jumpers seeking to participate in their sport in the 2010 Olympics has been ‘misstated’ by VANOC in its response to their appeal … READ MORE →

October 7, 2009 – Steinbock Racing is proud to announce the arrival of North America’s newest professional cross-country race team. Steinbock Racing is a small team with big ambitions. Athletes Chris Cook, Zack Simons, … READ MORE →

October 7, 2009 – A recent report by the Canadian Press highlights the work of Dr. Jack Taunton, the chief medical officer of the 2010 Olympic Games. Taunton’s responsibilities encompass both the anti-doping and medical … READ MORE →

October 7, 2009 (Bend, OR) – Sunday, Oct. 4th brought a thick, wet snowstorm to Bend. Power was out. Trees were down. The skiing was, and still is, amazing! Members of the Bend … READ MORE →

October 7, 2009 – Burke Mountain Academy skiers recently traveled to Sun Valley, Idaho, for a fall camp and some early season skiing. Head Coach Pete Phillips gives a report. For more on this story, … READ MORE →

October 7, 2009 (Kitchener, Ontario) – Canadian National Team biathletes Zina Kocher, Megan Imrie and Rosanna Crawford will all be in the Kitchener, Ontario area for a three-day fundraising event on October 15-17. During their … READ MORE →

October 6, 2009 (Whiteface, NY) – The third annual New York Ski Educational Foundation Whiteface Climb to the Castle rollerski race is set to start on Wed. morning Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. According … READ MORE →

October 6, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – On Saturday, Lindsey Dehlin and I conducted a ski clinic for a group of female skiers in the Lake Placid area. This was a mixed group … READ MORE →

October 6, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – 30-second intervals, 8 reps, 3 sets. This was a hard session and it gave the skiers a chance to see where they stack up among some … READ MORE →

October 5, 2009 – I arrived home from Germany last night after a brutal travel day of 26 hours. Despite taking over a day to travel home, none of my bags made it. Nevertheless, … READ MORE →

October 5, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – The USST Lake Placid Camps ski walking/bounding VO2 Max intervals this morning on the trails of Whiteface Mountain produced quite an impressive sight of athletes … READ MORE →

October 5, 2009 – A large part of the Cross-Country family met in Zurich last weekend. Organisers, committee members, TDs and TV experts all came together to share the latest information and discuss future … READ MORE →

October 5, 2009 (Copenhagen, Denmark) — Canadian Olympic gold medal skier Beckie Scott, the Athletes Commission representative on the IOC, feels that young athletes who have devoted their lives to sport are unprepared for … READ MORE →

October 4, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – The second day of the U.S. Ski Team camp in Lake Placid featured speed work on classic rollerskis. Saturday’s session at the camp focused on sprint starts–using U.S. … READ MORE →

October 4, 2009 – As already confirmed by the FIS Council in the spring, the FIS cross-country World Cup will have several new rules this season. The biggest change was done in the sprint. The … READ MORE →

October 4, 2009 (Lake Louise, AB) – Even though we were only an hour west of Canmore for this camp, I feel like I’ve been on a nice getaway. Lake Louise offers spectacular … READ MORE →

October 4, 2009 (Ried im Innkreis, Austria) – Franz Föttinger, previously General Manager Nordic, is the new CEO at Fischer, the Austrian manufacturer of sporting goods. Working alongside him, Günter Kitzmüller remains CFO, responsible … READ MORE →

October 3, 2009 – At 33, and the mother of a two-year-old girl, Canada’s top xc skier Sara Renner struggles to stay close with her family while traveling and competing on the international calendar, … READ MORE →

October 3, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – Eight NENSA athletes are now in Lake Placid at a training camp with members of the U.S. Ski Team, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, and the Central … READ MORE →

October 3, 2009 – The Maine Winter Sports Center’s Biathlon Team is heading to Utah for three weeks of training. The Team will train primarily at Soldier Hollow, the venue for the 2002 Winter Olympic … READ MORE →

October 2, 2009 (Mammoth, CA) – The Canadian XC Ski Team is completing their first week of a 3-week high altitude training camp in Mammoth, California. So far the training has been outstanding, we’re … READ MORE →

October 2, 2009 (Montreal, QC) – Many Nordic skiers are avid cyclist including national team members both in Canada and the USA, and this cycling news is top level so … READ MORE →

October 2, 2009 – Chad Salmela, the head coach at the College of St. Scholastica University in Minnesota, has been tapped by NBC to announce biathlon and cross country ski events at the 2010 … READ MORE →

October 2, 2009 – U.S. Nordic Combined athletes Bill Demong and Todd Lodwick shared the Hall’s “Competitor of the Year” award in a ceremony last week. Both men brought back two medals from the FIS … READ MORE →

October 2, 2009 – The dominant topic at the meeting of the Ski Jumping Committee at the FIS autumn meetings in Zurich, Switzerland was the new competition rules tested during the FIS Summer Grand Prix … READ MORE →

October 1, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Canadian athletes and team officials will be outfitted in a line of bold, modern, fashion-forward clothing, designed by Hudson’s Bay Company, that celebrates Canada’s stories and spirit … READ MORE →

October 1, 2009 – John Aalberg (49) will become the new Director of Sports of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011. Aalberg is currently both director of sports for the Nordic disciplines (Cross-Country, … READ MORE →

September 30, 2009 – Canada’s cross-country ski athletes are sprinting into the highly-anticipated Olympic and Paralympic season replete with veteran leadership and podium potential. On the heels of the team’s first official training session … READ MORE →

September 30, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – With less than five months until the start of the 2010 Olympic Games, the first snow has fallen in Whistler. A report from The Ski Channel shows at least … READ MORE →

September 30, 2009 (Oberhof, Germany) – Canada’s Megan Tandy of Prince George, B.C. skied and shot her way to victory in both the 7.5km sprint and 10km pursuit at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) … READ MORE →

September 30, 2009 – Mt. Itasca will host five races from December 12-22, from which U.S. Biathlon will choose a team of three men and three women to race in the early season biathlon World … READ MORE →

September 29, 2009 (Silver Star, BC) – Silver Star is reporting snow and Nordic skiing this morning on Sept. 29. at the renowned resort and early season mecca for xc skiers. For … READ MORE →

September 29, 2009 (Minneapolis, MN) – The USSA Nordic Coaches Conference took place this past weekend in Minneapolis, MN. The east had strong representation of college, club, Academy Programs with about 15 coaches traveling to … READ MORE →

September 28, 2009 (Boston, MA) – It’s a rite of passage every autumn, as snowflakes begin to fall on the mountains. With the 2010 Olympic Winter Games just over four months away, there’s a heightened … READ MORE →

September 28, 2009 – FIS and sports apparel specialist Craft Sportswear have agreed an extension of Craft’s sponsorship of the FIS Tour de Ski for three more years. Having been on board since the event’s … READ MORE →

September 27, 2009 – Swiss sensation, Dario Cologna, has been injured while training at the Andermatt Ski Resort earlier this week reports The Ski Channel. Super Dario distinguished himself as the first Swiss national … READ MORE →

September 27, 2009 – Produced by Central Cross Country Ski Association, this DVD features a collection of cross country ski technique progressions from the CXC Academy web based training program. Technique drills are broken … READ MORE →

September 27, 2009 (Hayward, Wis.) – Early fall colors and great weather welcomed over 500 runners and walkers to the 7th annual Birkie Trail Run, Relay and Trek held today. Jakob Wartman, Duluth, Minn.captured the … READ MORE →

September 26, 2009 (Ried im Innkreis, Austria) – These numbers – 85-80-85 – represent three good causes for celebration at Fischer this year. The successful global family business was founded 85 years ago in … READ MORE →

September 25, 2009 – It’s another Going for the Gold Friday where TeamUSA.org, the website for the U.S. Olympic Committee, hosts a series of vodcasts featuring Olympic hopefuls of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter … READ MORE →

September 25, 2009 (Salmon Arm, BC) – Every so often I get a rest week where I have only 6-8 hours of training. The second week in September was my third rest … READ MORE →

September 25, 2009 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) congratulates the Government of Canada on its announcement earlier today that it will assist its national funding partners by assuming payment of $11 million in funding … READ MORE →

September 25, 2009 (Vermont) – The Vermont Ski Museum Board of Directors has selected Hubert Schriebl to receive the Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award. The Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award recognizes a Vermonter who … READ MORE →

September 24, 2009 – There are now 100 days to go until the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will have its 4th edition. And that means it’s time to … READ MORE →

September 24, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – In just two weeks jumping and Nordic Combined athletes from across the map will descend on Lake Placid, NY in the pursuit of becoming the nation’s best in … READ MORE →

September 24, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Skydivers parachuting in from above, top regional musical performers, giant puppets, a dazzling light show, foot stomping Acadian fiddlin’, towering snow and ice sculptures, a huge tepee, as … READ MORE →