November 25, 2008 – Trapp Family Lodge is taking advantage of the early cold temperatures and is ready to start the ski season off right thanks to its humble snowmaking technology, introduced … READ MORE →

November 25, 2008 – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is excited to announce that we have recently been purchased by a local non-profit foundation and reorganized as a non-profit entity. This change is exciting for lots … READ MORE →

November 24, 2008 – Due to unusually, low snow levels on the Rendezvous Trail System we have been forced to limit our SuperTour Race schedule, and move our location to the South Plateau. Roughly five … READ MORE →

November 24, 2008 (CANMORE, AB) – Fresh off one of the team’s most successful summer training sessions and a year of record results, Canada’s top biathletes will head to Europe on Sunday to hit the … READ MORE →

November 23, 2008 (Gallivare, Sweden) – The Norwegian teams swept the men’s and women’s relays on Sunday as Norway I (Marit Bjoergen, Therese Johaug, Kristin Stoermer Steira, Marthe Kristoffersen) took … READ MORE →

November 23, 2008 (Ostersund, Sweden) – US Biathlon team member and Rossi Team Diaries contributor Tim Burke drew a big audience when he got on the treadmill at a lab in Ostersund, Sweden earlier … READ MORE →

November 23, 2008 – There is nothing like being there in person to feel the pulse of energy and excitement at a World Cup race. For most of us the closest we get is … READ MORE →

November 23, 2008 (Duntroon, ON) – While winter is taking it’s time arriving in certain locations across North America, mother nature has blessed Highlands Nordic in the Great Lakes region of southern Ontario. This … READ MORE →

November 22, 2008 (Gallivare, Sweden) – Sweden was on top today as local favourite and 2008 Tour de Ski Champ, Charlotte Kalla (Swe) took the win in the women’s 10km skate … READ MORE →

November 22, 2008 (West Yellowston, MT) – We are excited to announce that we have close to a foot of snow on the South Plateau near West Yellowstone, MT. We … READ MORE →

November 22, 2008 (Quebec City, QC) – Due to an unusually dry November the opening races of the 2008-09 Haywood NorAm Series scheduled for Forêt Montmorency on Nov. 29-30 have been cancelled. Athletes who included … READ MORE →

November 22, 2008 – SkiTrax reader Mike Balduf sent us the following news about top Norwegian Nordic sprinters who have their own web site with a Top Gun-style theme called “Top Ski.” Last … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – This morning marked the unveiling of the relay route for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC. More than 1,000 communities and close to 200 … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 – We are pleased to announce that renowned sports announcer Peter Graves has joined the SkiTrax crew and will take over where Paul Robbins left off covering the US and International … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 – Nova Scotia is hosting the 2011 Canada Winter Games, the third time the province is playing host for these Games, and there are a variety of job opportunities available. “As each … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 – Fischer’s Carbonlite Package includes their boot, ski and pole and is being presented in a three-part article designed to provide … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 – With the start of the 2008/09 Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup season this weekend in Gallivare, Sweden, it’s time for Jürg Capol, FIS Race Director Cross-Country to look comment on … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 – Universal Sports will kick off a season of coverage of the FIS Cross Country World Cup this weekend, anchored by longtime sport commentator Peter Graves. A former U.S. Ski Team … READ MORE →

November 21, 2008 (Bend, Oregon) – Saab/Salomon Factory Team member Kristina Strandberg wrote the following report on the importance of setting goals. A few weeks ago while house sitting for a friend I … READ MORE →

November 20, 2008 – Since it was reported yesterday the universalsports.com coverage of this weekends opening FIS World Cup races in Gallivare, Sweden have been bumped ahead one hour. They will now begin a … READ MORE →

November 20, 2008 – SkiTrax has been a long time sponsor of Team Rossignol and we’re excited to announce that we are launching a Rossi Team Diaries feature in our … READ MORE →

November 20, 2008 (Anchorage, AK) – As the excitement builds towards the kick off the FIS World Cup season in Gallivare, Sweden this coming weekend, it’s also building for many Alaskan skiers as … READ MORE →

November 20, 2008 – The Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup kicks off this weekend in Gällivare, in the north of Sweden. The town of 18,000 inhabitants is situated in the middle of Lapland … READ MORE →

November 20, 2008 – FIS and Polar Electro Oy, the pioneer and leader of heart rate training systems, have announced a new cooperation whereby Polar will become the “Official FIS Timing Partner for Cross-Country Skiing” … READ MORE →

November 20, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – CXC in partnership with USSA and the U.S. Ski Team launches a FoXC program on a regional level. Now you can show your support for cross country ski … READ MORE →

November 19, 2008 (Gallivare, Sweden) – We were able to break the news yesterday regarding Universalsports.com’s coverage of World Cup XC Skiiing courtesy of SkiTrax reader Mike Balduf and now it is official. Universal … READ MORE →

November 19, 2008 (SilverStar, BC) – The 2008 Cross Country Ski Camps at Silver Star Mountain Resort are sold out! We have hit a record level of participants and will look at extending the … READ MORE →

November 19, 2008 (West Yellowstone, MT) – The Yellowstone Ski Festival is less than one week away and will take place during Thanksgiving Week on November 25-29 in West Yellowstone, Montana. The … READ MORE →

November 19, 2008 (Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – A week ago my ski season began with a long flight to Ostersund, Sweden, followed by a two and a half hour drive north to arrive at night … READ MORE →

November 19, 2008 (Calgary, AB) – On October 31, most kids can be found trick-or-treating through their neighborhood streets. This year, a lucky group of Foothills Nordic skiers put a new spin … READ MORE →

November 19, 2008 (Anywhere, BC) – Improve your striding and skating at Silver Star, snowshoe with Yetis at Mount Washington, and cruise on trails that Olympic athletes will be testing themselves … READ MORE →

November 18, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Fast and Female announced today the hiring of Marie-Hélène (M&H) Thibeault as part-time Director. A Canadian Alpine Ski Team alumnus and a fitness enthusiast, Marie-Hélène brings to Fast and … READ MORE →

November 18, 2009 – We received the following exciting note from reader Mike Balduf regarding same day video coverage of the XC World Cup races at Gallivare, Sweden, this weekend at universalsports.com, courtesy … READ MORE →

November 18, 2008 – Check out these videos by SkiTrax Tech columnist Keith Nicol has put together these step-by-step instructional vids to help those looking for improve their off-season rollerski technique. Nicol’s pointers will also … READ MORE →

November 18, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – A carefully maintained training log can be one of the best tools for becoming a better racer. I started my first training log when I began ski … READ MORE →

November 18, 2008 – Every dark, cold, rainy November is filled with the constant murmurs of “when will it snow?” or “this weather sucks” or “I’m sick of rollerskiing”, while at the same time … READ MORE →

November 17, 20087 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – The Sun Valley area is not just about world class alpine skiing. It is also home to some of the nation’s most fantastic and varied Nordic … READ MORE →

November 17, 2008 (Duntroon, ON) – With the snow gods on their side it looks to be a busy season at Highlands Nordic, host site for the December 21-22 NorAms and 2009 Canadian Championships … READ MORE →

November 17, 2008 (Steady Brook, NL) – A part of Cross Country Canada’s Community Outreach ski program three-time Junior World Championship medalist Alex Harvey and the Quebec National Team Development Coach Louis Bouchard visited … READ MORE →

November 17, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – CXC is pleased to announce training plans and technique progressions directed toward high school coaches and athletes, and master skiers through CXC Academy. The highly acclaimed CXC Academy now … READ MORE →

November 16, 2008 (Beitostoelen, Norway) – For the third day in a row the racing has been fast and furious in Beitostoelen, Norway – the site of Nordic and Biathlon competitions. Familiar names stood … READ MORE →

November 16, 2008 (Muonio, Sweden) – Day three in Muonio, Finland saw a fresh set of faces for the most part on the podium. In the women’s 10km skate Germany’s Claudia Nystad won over … READ MORE →

November 16, 2008 (Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – For the second day in a row Canada’s Devon Kershaw has posted solid results at his opening weekend of racing. In Saturday’s 15km classic race in Bruksvallarna, Sweden … READ MORE →

November 15, 2008 (SilverStar, BC) – The Canadian National XC Ski Team is enjoying great early season conditions during their 10-day training camp at Silver Star Mountain Resort … READ MORE →

November 15, 2008 (Muonio, Finland) – Day two at the opening FIS races in Muonio, Finland saw hundreds of skiers take to the start line and for many these races are their qualifiers for the … READ MORE →

November 15, 2008 (Muonio, Finland) – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) dominated qualifying against a World Cup caliber field before crashing in the semi-final round in a pre-season FIS … READ MORE →

November 15, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski Team’s Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) out-shined top American athletes in October to win the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Athlete of the Month … READ MORE →

November 14, 2008 – Following the industry trade shows earlier this year, SIA in Las Vegas, Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City and the NSIA Show in Montreal, … READ MORE →

November 15, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Don’t miss out on your chance to bring the Olympic spirit to your school. Cross Country Canada invites school groups to join the Journey to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic … READ MORE →

November 14, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax Magazine, the official publication of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC) has released its Annual 08/09 Buyers Guide. The only … READ MORE →