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Masters World Cup 2018 Registration Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 16

(Minneapolis, MN)– The World Masters Association has approved a motion to extend registrations by 10 days, until January 16, for the upcoming 2018 Masters World Cup, taking place January 19-26 in Minneapolis, MN.

“The WMA Executive … READ MORE →

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Harvey Top 5 & 4th Overall as Iversen Wins Men’s 15K FR Mst on Stg 5 @Tour de Ski – Cologna Leads

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Canada’s Alex Harvey raced to strong 5th-place finish in the men’s 15km FR mass start race in tough conditions, including a broken pole, and holds onto his 4th place overall as … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins Still 3rd Overall after 10km FR Mst on Stage 5 at Tour de Ski – Oestberg Remains in Charge

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins remains 3rd overall as Norway’s Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg strengthened her grip on the leader’s jersey following Stage 5 in Oberstdorf, Germany in challenging conditions.
Oestberg took another victory … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Ransom Nails Career-best 9th in Women’s 7.5km Sprint at BMW IBU World Cup 4 in Oberhof

(Oberhof, Germany) – Canada’s Julia Ransom kicked off the new year with clean shooting for a stellar 9th-place finish in the Women’s 7.5km Sprint at round 4 of the BMW IBU World Cup in … READ MORE →

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WADA Announces the 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in Force

– The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announces that the 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was first published on 29 September 2017, enters into force today (1 January).
The List, which is one of … READ MORE →

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Scott and Caitlin Patterson Take Top Honours in 10/15km FR on Day 1 at 2018 U.S. XC Ski Nationals

(Anchorage, Alaska) – The opening day of racing at the 2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships at Kincaid Park was welcomed with a blizzard of snow and variable visibility, but one thing was crystal … READ MORE →

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Tour de Ski 2018 Update – Stage 4 Cancelled Due to Severe Weather

(Oberstdorf, Germany) – Today’s 4th stage of the Veissmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Le Gruyère has been cancelled due to severe weather.  Heavy rain and strong winds made the competition course not … READ MORE →

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Sad News – Legendary Wendall “Chummy” Broomhall Passes Away

(South Paris, ME) – The US cross-country ski community was sad to learn that legendary Wendall “Chummy” Broomhall, 98, of Rumford, Maine, had passed away on Dec. 30 at the Maine Veterans Home in … READ MORE →

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Hardwood Ski and Bike Will Re-open Trails on January 6

(Oro Station) – Hardwood Ski and Bike is pleased to announce that it will re-open its trails to the public on Saturday, January 6th, 2018. The trails are in beautiful condition, and they are … READ MORE →

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2018 L.L.Bean U.S. XC Ski Championships Kick Off in Anchorage Jan. 3-8 + Junior/U23 Trials & LIVE STREAM

(Anchorage, Alaska) – Top cross country skiers from across America will compete for national titles, FIS Junior World Championship spots and potential Olympic berths at the 2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships Jan. 3 … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Storms to 4th in Men’s 15km FR Pursuit as Cologna Takes Over the Lead @Tour de Ski

(Lenzerheide, Sui) – Canada’s Alex Harvey stormed to a strong 4th-place finish in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit on Stage 3 at the Tour de Ski and is back in podium contention as Dario … READ MORE →

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Diggins 1st Podium this Season in Women’s 10km FR Pursuit @ Tour de Ski and 3rd Overall – Oestberg Leads

(Lenzerheide, Switzerland) – American Jessie Diggins skied to her first podium this season in the women’s 10km FR Pursuit race at round three of the Tour de Ski making it three straight podiums for … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bjornsen Takes Career-first Distance Podium in Women’s 10km CL @ Tour de Ski – Diggins 7th, Randall DNS

(Lenzerheide, Switzerland) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen landed third on the podium in the women’s 10km CL on Stage 2 for the American camp’s second podium in a row at the Tour de Ski, … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 20th as Cologna Triumphs at Home in Men’s 15K CL on Stg 2 @Tour de Ski – Kershaw OUT

(Lenzerheide, Sui) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished 20th in the men’s 15km individual start CL on Stage 2 as local hero, Dario Cologna, won for the first time at home giving Swiss fans even … READ MORE →

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LAST CALL for the Masters World Cup 2018 – Register Until Jan. 6

(Minneapolis, MN) – As we close in on 2017, we are also shortly closing in on the last week to register for the 2018 Masters World Cup. Held in Minneapolis, MN this international ski … READ MORE →

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U.S. Biathlon Announces Teams for 2018 Youth/Junior Worlds, IBU Junior Cup 3 & Junior Open European Championships

(New Gloucester, Maine) — The U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee is pleased to announce the Youth (U19) and Junior (U21) Biathlon World Championship Team, as well as the team for the IBU Junior Cup … READ MORE →

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Bryan Fletcher Wins Nordic Combined US Olympic Team Trials

(Park City, Utah) – USA Nordic athlete Bryan Fletcher skied from behind today to become the first person named to the 2018 US Olympic Nordic Combined team. Fletcher is now the first US Ski … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 7th in Men’s Sprint FR at Tour de Ski Opener – Ustiugov in Charge

(Lenzerheide, SUI) – Canadian star, Alex Harvey, was 7th on the day just missing the final by a boot toe in the men’s 1.5km Sprint FR as defending champ Sergey Ustiugov (Rus), also the … READ MORE →

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USA’s Sophie Caldwell Takes Career-best 2nd in Women’s Sprint FR Opener at Tour de Ski

(Lenzerheide, SUI) – American Sophie Caldwell lit up the scoreboard at the opening round of the Tour de Ski in Switzerland  landing second on the final podium in the women’s Sprint FR as local … READ MORE →

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Tour de Ski 2018 Hero Voting Now Underway + START LISTS

(Lenzerheide, SUI) – Who will be the Hero of the 12th edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski presented by Le Gruyère?  New for this season you can vote on who you think … READ MORE →

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FIS Tour de Ski 2017/18 Facts and Stats – Kowalczyk Rules but Canada’s Kershaw is a Standout

– All the statistics and fun facts you need to know before the start of the 12th edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Le Gruyere AOP that kicks off Dec. … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity @ Canadian Olympic Committee – Chef de Mission Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires 2018

– The Canadian Olympic Committee invites applications for the position of Chef de Mission of the Canadian Team for the Youth Olympic Games which will take place from October 6 to 18, 2018 in … READ MORE →

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IOC Accused of Cowardly Response and Failing to Help Rodchenkov Against Russian Threats

– Lawyer Jim Walden, representing Russian whistleblower Dr. Gregory Rodchenkov, issued a statement accusing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of “cowardice” in failing to address Russia’s campaign of retaliation against the former anti-doping official … READ MORE →

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Last Call for Glenn Bond Sun Peaks Resort XC SKI CAMP Dec. 30-31

(Sun Peaks, B.C.) – Last call for the Glenn Bond Sun Peaks XC SKI Camp this coming weekend Dec. 30-31. Registration closes on Thursday, December 28 at 4:00pm. The forecast is warming up to … READ MORE →

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12th Annual FIS Tour de Ski 2018 – Dec. 30-Jan. 7 + Video Preview

– The countdown is on until the start of the 12th edition of the Viessmann FIS Cross-Country Tour de Ski presented by Le Gruyère. Seven legs in less than ten days, the multi-stage event … READ MORE →

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Hardwood Ski and Bike EMERGENCY Announcement – Fire in Main Chalet Xmas Morning UPDATED

(Barrie, ON) – During early hours of Christmas morning, a structural fire engulfed the middle portion of our main chalet. The Fire Marshall is on scene, and there is an ongoing investigation into the … READ MORE →

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Happy Holidays

 (Toronto, ON) – We would like to extend our warmest wishes to all of our readers, contributors, partners, advertisers, suppliers, supporters, families and friends across the continent, and around the globe, for a happy and safe … READ MORE →

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Masters World Cup 2018 Urban Winter Wonderland – 3.5km Groomed for Classic and Skate

(Minneapolis, MN) – If you haven’t heard, we’re making it snow down at Wirth! Thanks to a strengthened relationship with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, we have dramatically increased our ability to create … READ MORE →

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Canadian Birkie 10 For 10 Club Challenge – 1st Place Wins $1,000

(Edmonton, Alta.) – Be a part of the new Birkie Club Challenge  Register 10 members on your team, get 10% off each registration fee AND compete against other ski clubs for cash prizes!  1st … READ MORE →

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AWCS Ski Tour Canada 2016 Legacy Funds Developing Alberta Coaches

(Canmore, Alta.) – The Alberta World Cup Society set aside a portion of the Ski Tour Canada 2016 Legacy Funds to help develop Alberta Coaches. These coaches will then be better suited to prepare Alberta … READ MORE →

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Kriukov, Bessmertnykh and Matveeva Among 11 More Russians Banned for Life by the IOC

– Cross-country skiers Nikita Kriukov and Alexander Bessmertnykh, both silver medalists at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, along with and Natalia Matveeva are among 11 more Russian athletes banned for life by the International … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest Standings after Toblach

(Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Toblach, Italy, the final stop before the holiday break. Jessie Diggins led the U.S. Ski Team with a … READ MORE →

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U.S. Biathlon Names Teams for January IBU Cups, Final Phase of Olympic Qualification

(New Gloucester, Maine) – The U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee has named the following athletes to compete at IBU Cups 4 and 5 in January. IBU Cup 4 will be held Jan. 6-7 in … READ MORE →

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Book Review – A Cross Country Ski Story by Bjorger Pettersen

– If you didn’t know that Alex Harvey’s dad used to race; that Canada has hosted World Cups in Whitehorse and Labrador City; that the world’s best skiers used to flock to Inuvik for … READ MORE →

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NEW SkiTrax Roundtable Launched

(Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that the new innovative SkiTrax Roundtable has launched featuring Canadian top gun, Alex Harvey, along with US star Kikkan Randall, veteran Canuck Devon Kershaw, American speed-king Andy Newell … READ MORE →

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Auclair Teams up with Alex Harvey and other World-class Athletes on Product Development

(Montreal, QC) – Exciting news out of the Auclair HQ in Montreal as the brand signs new world-class athletes across a diverse range of sports. With over 70 years of heritage, Auclair is the … READ MORE →

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USA’s Oksana Masters Completes Stunning Biathlon Hat-trick at Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore

(Canmore, Alta.) – Oksana Masters capped an outstanding biathlon competition with a third consecutive gold on the final day of the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore, Canada. The US Nordic … READ MORE →

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Caitlin and Brian Gregg Win 10/15km Pursuit Races at Rossland Haywood NorAms on Day 3

(Rossland, B.C.) – It was -6 deg. C and cloudy with some fresh snow as the last NorAM for 2017 wrapped up in Rossland, B.C.  Today was a skate pursuit race and it was … READ MORE →

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Emily Young Grabs Fourth Bronze at Season-Opening Para-Nordic World Cup in Canmore

(Canmore, Alta.—Emily Young stole the show for the Canucks at the season-opening Para-Nordic World Cup race on home snow after racking up four bronze medals. The Vancouver resident took aim on her fourth medal … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 9th as Norway’s Klaebo Sets Record with 7th Win in Men’s 15km CL Pursuit at Toblach

(Toblach, Italy) – Canadian Alex Harvey took home a strong 9th-place finish in the men’s 15km Classic pursuit race in Toblach, Italy on Sunday as Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo set a new benchmark with … READ MORE →

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Diggins 7th and Bjornsen 9th in Women’s 10 km CL Pursuit at Toblach as Bjoergen Takes a Squeaker

(Toblach, Italy) – Jessica Diggins (USA) claimed another strong result finishing 7th in the women’s 10 km CL Pursuit race in Toblach, Italy on Sunday followed closely by her teammate Sadie Bjornsen in 9th.
Marit … READ MORE →

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Dunklee 20th in IBU WCup Mass Start in France – Braisaz and Fourcade Triumph

(Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee led the North American with a 20th-place finish on Sunday in the women’s 12.5km Mass Start at Annecy-Le Grand Bornand with three missed targets as … READ MORE →

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Caitlin Gregg and Julien Locke Win Rossland Haywood NorAm Sprints on Day 2

(Rossland, B.C.) – Saturday was a skate sprint day at the Rossland, Haywood NorAm. It was also a day of some big margins and small margins. In the morning qualifiers Hannah Mehain of Sovereign … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Just Off the Podium in 4th in Men’s 15km FR at Toblach on Day One – USA’s Bjornsen 29th

(Toblach, Italy) –  Canada’s Alex Harvey, 29, was just off the podium in 4th in the men’s 15km individual start skate-ski race in Toblach, Italy on Saturday as Norway’s Simen Hegstad Krueger won his … READ MORE →

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Diggins 7th in Women’s 10km FR on Day 1 at Toblach WCup – Kalla Triumphs Again

(Toblach, Italy) –  Jessie Diggins led the U.S. Ski Team with a seventh-place finish in the women’s 10km FR at Toblach, Italy. Her teammate Sadie Bjornsen was also in the top 10 placing 9th … READ MORE →

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USA’s Caitlin and Brian Gregg Win Rossland Haywood NorAm 5/10km CL on Day 1

(Rossland, BC) – The first day of the Haywood NorAm in Rossland was a family affair as Caitlin and Brian Gregg, skied away as NorAm champs in the 5 and 10k classic events. Many … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bailey 14th in Men’s 12.5km Pursuit IBU WCup at Annecy – Norway’s JT Boe Takes 4th Straight Victory

(Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey shot clean to leapfrog 21 spots into 14th place at the finish of the men’s 12.5km Pursuit in Annecy-Le Grand Bornand as Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee 6th in IBU WCup Women’s 10km Pursuit at Annecy – Dahlmeier Wins, Canada’s Lunder 18th

(Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – American Susan Dunklee took home a 6th place result in the women’s 10km Pursuit on Saturday in Annecy-Le Grand Bornand at round three of the BMW IBU World Cup. … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Mark Arendz Wins Silver and Brittany Hudak Takes Bronze at Para-Nordic World Cup in Canmore

(Canmore, Alta.) – Canada’s Mark Arendz and Brittany Hudak each stormed onto the podium for the first time this year after adding a silver and bronze medal to Canada’s haul at the season-opening Para-Nordic … READ MORE →

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USA’s Burke 10th in IBU Men’s World Cup 10km Sprint as Johannes Thingnes Boe Claims 4th Victory

(Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – American Tim Burke shot clean to finish 10th in the men’s 10-kilometer sprint at BMW IBU World Cup 3 in Annecy-Le Grand Bornand. Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe continued his … READ MORE →