September 23, 2009 – Have an “Olympic” style experience! Are you eagerly expecting the beginning of this year’s winter season? Are you a recreational athlete in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping, ice hockey … READ MORE →

September 22, 2009 (McLean, VA) – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report, a comprehensive topline of the snow sports marketplace. Celebrating its 32nd … READ MORE →

September 21, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures and Whistler Olympic Park (WOP) have unveiled the details of their season pass campaign and as in previous years, skiers will be able to enjoy … READ MORE →

September 21, 2009 – Elite skiers and snowboarders count on the unparalleled benefits from hot boxing, which provides maximum wax penetration. That level of super saturated wax quality is now available to all … READ MORE →

September 21, 2009 – The Team 350 Challenge is looking to collectively row and ski 350 million meters between September 21 and October 24 and we’d like your help to reach this goal. This challenge … READ MORE →

September 20, 2009 (Sun Valley, ID) – Summer is coming to an end and the ski season is approaching in haste! The crisp, fall air is always a reminder that snow and racing … READ MORE →

September 20, 2009 – Please find below the text of a letter we received on Friday, Sept. 18 from IOC President Jacques Rogge. We are disappointed as it does not address our specific query about … READ MORE →

September 20, 2009 – I am a frequent reader of ski blogs and although I enjoy them, they can become a bit repetitive. Intervals this morning, feet up in the afternoon, etc… I … READ MORE →

September 19, 2009 – At its September 19, 2009, meeting, WADA’s Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2010. The new List will now be officialized and published on WADA’s Web … READ MORE →

September 19, 2009 (Helsinki, Finland) – Hello Nordic Sports fans, ONE WAY, the authentic Nordic sports brand, based in Helsinki, Finland, has launched a new generation web site for One Way Nordic Sports. You’re welcome … READ MORE →

September 18, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Here’s the final video in Torin Koos’ Rollerskiing Technique video series covering the US XC Men’s Team skate skiing on everything from the rolling terrain, to the steeps … READ MORE →

September 18, 2009 – A FIS Cross-country homologation seminar led by Hermod Bjørkestøl (NOR) took place in Val di Fiemme (ITA), the host of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2013, from September 3-5. … READ MORE →

September 18, 2009 – The Sub-Committee for Ladies‚ Cross-Country has produced a new flyer entitled “Female Leadership in Cross-Country Skiing” which is now available on the FIS website. The production of the new flyer … READ MORE →

September 17, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Catch the US XC Team’s top men Double Poling action at their recent training camp in Whistler and at the Snow Farm in NZ where the team held … READ MORE →

September 17, 2009 (Concord, NH) – We’re stoked to announce that the Fischer XC Team with many well-known top xc skiers will be keeping readers up to date this Olympic season at the … READ MORE →

September 17, 2009 – The favorites from Italy and Russia met even the highest expectations at the FIS Roller Skiing World Championships in Piglio (ITA) last week. Beginning with the opening sprint events, the … READ MORE →

September 16, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Here’s part 3 of Torin Koos’ rollerskiing technique video series from the US Ski Team’s recent training camp at Whistler Olympic Trails. The US Ski Team gals get … READ MORE →

Sept. 16, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team wrapped up camp this week at its 2010 Olympic venue in Whistler and, according to Cross Country Coach Matt Whitcomb, … READ MORE →

September 15, 2009 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – Sun Valley has a well-deserved reputation for world-class alpine skiing, but is also known as “Nordic Town USA” for having the best Nordic ski terrain in the US. … READ MORE →

September 15, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Here’s the USST Ladies Striding video part two of our 5-part rollerskiing technique series put together by US Ski Team’s Torin Koos during the team’s recent camp at … READ MORE →

September 15, 2009 – During their autumn meeting on Thursday and Friday last week, the members of the Coordination Group for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011 had a chance to bear … READ MORE →

September 15, 2009 – Over the past three years the Para-Nordic Ski Team (PNST) has made the Snow Farm in New Zealand, its mid-summer’s refuge. Few places can beat the near perfect … READ MORE →

September 14, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Here’s a 5-part series of great videos on rollerskiing technique by the US Ski Team’s Torin Koos from their recent camp at Whistler Olympic Park. Each video features … READ MORE →

September 14, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – Sean Crooks, a Thunder Bay, Ontario native, has gained invaluable World Cup and Olympic experience over the last two three years that he will take with him … READ MORE →

September 14, 2009 (Helsinki, Finland) – At the end of August, the first indoor skiing facility opened in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. With 7‚000 cubic meters of snow covering 18‚500 square meters the … READ MORE →

September 13, 2009 (Park City, UT) – Rossignol is excited to announce its strongest, fastest Nordic team ever. Rossignol supports all levels of Nordic Racers, and the 2009-2010 Rossi Nordic Team … READ MORE →

September 13, 2009 – FIS is pleased to confirm that it has re-proposed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include ladies’ Ski Jumping as well as the Alpine Team Event on the program of … READ MORE →

September 13, 2009 – Middlebury Union High School, Middlebury, VT, is seeking a High School Cross Country Ski Coach for the 2009-2010 winter season. The season runs from mid-November through the end of February. We … READ MORE →

September 13, 2009 – The men’s Ski Jumping Continental Cup events provided the occasion for the opening of the new ski jumping hills in Alpensia Resort near Pyeongchang (KOR) last weekend. 12,000 enthusiastic spectators were … READ MORE →

September 12, 2009 – There will be two opportunities this fall for master skiers to join us for a technique tune up and workout- complete with video analysis and coaches feedback. Workshop # 1 is … READ MORE →

September 12, 2009 – The FIS Roller Skiing World Championships 2009 are taking place in the region of Piglio (ITA) from 9th-13th September. The title competitions for ladies and men began with a 200 m … READ MORE →

August 21, 2009 (Wanaka, NZ) – Check out these amazing photos and video, a first for US Ski Team member Torin Koos, who is now back home in Bend, OR from training at the Snow … READ MORE →

September 11, 2009 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – Johnny Spillane grew up two blocks from Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. The hill has always towered over the town, and has been a beacon calling out … READ MORE →

September 11, 2009 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – After three weeks of intense training, I am enjoying an easy week of training on my own before the team meets up again Ruhpolding, Germany next week. Our … READ MORE →

September 10, 2009 (Calgary, AB) – One of Canada’s most accomplished ski racers, Olympic champion Beckie Scott will provide the keynote address at a breakfast fundraising event hosted by the Alberta World Cup Academy … READ MORE →

September 10, 2009 (Whistler, WI) – Well, we’re in Hayward again. It’s absolutely nuts how quickly the summer is passing! It’s September already and we can technically consider it fall, yikes. Don’t get me … READ MORE →

September 9, 2009 – CXC and CXC Team Vertical Limit is set to launch the “SUPER FIT” Program at six Midwestern ski shops for all level skiers to assist with equipment fitting, ski clinics, training … READ MORE →

September 9, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – The U.S. Ski Team (USST) recently completed a training camp at the 2010 Olympic venue in Whistler. The team was also joined by the … READ MORE →

September 8, 2009 – The summer preceding an Olympic year is a tense time for coaches, athletes and suppliers. The old saying that skiers are made in the summer definitely … READ MORE →

September 7, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – The Canmore Nordic Ski Club is very pleased to welcome Phil Wood to the coaching staff. Phil joins Roddy Ward, Kathy Davies and Alain Parent to the club’s … READ MORE →

September 7, 2009 – The following September 4, 2009 letter was sent to Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC, from the elite women ski jumpers seeking inclusion in the 2010 Olympics. The Women Ski … READ MORE →

September 7, 2009 (Boulder, CO) – If hibernation is a dormant period during winter or, “hiver”, than the BNC does the opposite, it goes into “Vernation” during the summer. But, September means the start of … READ MORE →

September 6, 2009 (Lillehammer, Norway) – The U.S. Nordic Combined Team just finished an HS104/10km competition in Lillehammer, Norway. In the junior competition Taylor Fletcher had … READ MORE →

September 6, 2009 (Whistler, WI) – The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) has 10 trails around the world they call “IMBA Epics” – sort of like the Seven Wonders of the … READ MORE →

September 6, 2009 – During the past week, the main organizing team involved with the FIS Tour de Ski preparations visited the four Tour host venues Oberhof (GER), Prague (CZE), Toblach and Val di … READ MORE →

September 5, 2009 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Todd Lodwick won his second consecutive Lillehammer SuperSprint title in downtown Lillehammer today. 52 athletes started the qualification race … READ MORE →

September 5, 2009 (Mono, Ont) – The future of the Mono Nordic Ski Club remains in limbo as the town council of Mono weighs the benefits of expanding a local gravel pit – that … READ MORE →

September 5, 2009 (Hayward, WI) – The CXC Team Vertical Limit September Camp kicked off this Thursday in Hayward, WI with VO2 max testing on the treadmill. With multiple tests so far … READ MORE →

September 4, 2009 (Wilmington, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the third annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Wednesday, October … READ MORE →

September 4, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Twenty years ago this month a passionate group of volunteers dedicated to advancing the Paralympic Movement and encouraging elite athletes with a disability to pursue excellence in their sport … READ MORE →