November 14, 2008 – Although the Nordic World Cup season doesn’t officially begin for one more week the FIS racing series lit up today with sprints in Finland and Norway. In Muonio, Finland on the … READ MORE →

November 14, 2008 (Anchorage , AK) – World Cup winner Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) might appear to be all athletics from the outside – and for the most part that is true – … READ MORE →

November 14, 2008 (Gällivare, SWE) – The Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Rauch will kick off as planned on November 22-23 in Gällivare (SWE). On November 14, the Technical Delegate and Chief … READ MORE →

Nov 14, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – After weeks of deliberations at kitchen tables across Canada, Olympic enthusiasts submitted more than $345 million in requests for tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. As of … READ MORE →

November 14, 2008 (Bend, Oregon) – The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here: the first ski of the season on freshly groomed corduroy. You’re chomping at the bit to get on the … READ MORE →

November 14, 2008 – Judith Lessing, 35 recently joined FIS as Nordic Administrative Assistant. Lessing previously worked for the Swiss Ski Federation as their Cross-Country/Biathlon assistant for eight years and also at the … READ MORE →

November 13, 2008 (Anchorage, AK) – After a World Cup XC win in December 2007 in Russia, the USA’s Kikkan Randall became the first ever American woman to do so. She already had the first … READ MORE →

November 13, 2008 (Nembro, Italy) – It’s often said that the key to any athletes success is repetition, repetition, repetition. Not so easy for Nordic skiers who spend much of their training without snow. … READ MORE →

November 13, 2008 – Only 45 days remain until the 3rd Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear and the preparations and promotion for the unique event are at full speed. 20 … READ MORE →

November 13, 2008 (Park City , Utah) – At the end of the last season when the USA’s Bill Demong took third place in the World Cup Nordic Combined overall standings, he became the … READ MORE →

November 13, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada’s Women on Skis invites you to an exciting Fall Conference: Fitness and Wellness: Women in Motion. Meet other women who are active in Nordic skiing, running, … READ MORE →

November 13, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and UNESCO celebrated the signing of the 100th Government to the International Convention against Doping in Sport in Paris, France, today. UNESCO’s Director General, … READ MORE →

November 12, 2008 – If you are interested in a European Nordic adventures in January and February 2009 mark these two events down on your calendar. The Snowsports Festival will take place January 24-25 … READ MORE →

November 12, 2008 – It’s getting to be that time of year. For those Nordic ski racers interested in the pre-Christmas NorAms at the Whistler Olympic Park, and for Alberta xc skiers looking to be … READ MORE →

November 12, 2008 (Stowe, VT) – New collaboration between NENSA and USSA will enable NENSA coaches to fulfill several of the USSA requirements when they attend a NENSA Gaining Ground clinic. NENSA’s Highly Acclaimed Gaining … READ MORE →

November 12, 2008 – The International Olympic Committee has revealed the names of the finalist Candidate Cities from which the host city for the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2012 will be elected. Innsbruck … READ MORE →

November 12, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – Everywhere in Canada women are excelling at all levels of sport and physical activity. The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity, CAAWS, wants … READ MORE →

November 11, 2008 (Auburn, ME) – Led by Nordic skiers Danny Simoneau, Leslie Bancroft and Alpine skier Julie Parisien, the Maine Ski Hall Of Fame inducted nine skiers, founders, coaches, and ski teachers into … READ MORE →

November 11, 2008 (Stowe, VT) – Recently the Vermont Ski Hall of Fame, a part of this town’s Vermont Ski Museum, held their annual induction dinner for the Class of 2008, at the posh … READ MORE →

November 11, 2008 – Eugeniy Dementiev is an Olympic gold medalist, and has several World Cup wins over the last few seasons. Madshus AS is pleased to announce that yet another Olympic champion and … READ MORE →

November 11, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – In just two short years, Canada has jumped from the world’s 12th most respected country brand to No. 2. The ranking comes from the Country Brand Index by FutureBrand … READ MORE →

November 10, 2008 (Minneapolis, MN) – Kevin Sweeney, National Director of Racing Services for Swix Sport USA, will be visiting the Twin Cities to share the latest in product development from the world’s leading … READ MORE →

November 10, 2008 – Bucky Broomhall, the man who pioneered the Bill Koch youth ski league was recently inducted in to the athletic Hall of Fame at his old alma mater, Western State College. The … READ MORE →

November 10, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Just in time for the first snowfall, the British Columbia Nordic Marketing Society has re-launched the new bcnordic.com website. For 2008-2009, the BC Nordic website offers comprehensive information … READ MORE →

November 10, 2008 (Colorado Spring, CO) – For gold-medal hopefuls like the 2008 U.S. Weightlifting Team’s Carissa Gump, who competed in Beijing this summer, the road to international athletic competition is paved with financial obstacles. … READ MORE →

November 10, 2008 (Craftsbury, VT) – Here it comes! The event that the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has named one of the ten best events in Vermont five of the past six years is … READ MORE →

November 9, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Society is hosting the upcoming Alberta Cup 1 and 2 Races (December 20 -21) and the NorAm/World Junior/Under 23 trials from January 2-6, 2009. Both … READ MORE →

November 9, 2008 (Barrie, ON) – This is the third year for the Team Hardwood Masters Program. The program will be based on the same foundation as the Devo Squad, including similar training plans and … READ MORE →

November 9, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – CXC Elite Team Head Coach Bryan Fish and CXC Elite Team athletes will be on hand to assist and answer questions pertaining to ski flexing and ski waxing. … READ MORE →

November 8, 2008 (Lake Placid, NY) – High Peaks Cyclery would like to extend their Early Season Nordic stone grinding pick-up and delivery service until November 23rd, 2008. With your cooperation, your Nordic … READ MORE →

November 8, 2008 (Calgary, AB) – Canmore Training Centre coach Matthias Ahrens reports that with the support of Own the Podium, the Canadian Sports Centre Calgary, and with the help of Paul Dorotich, the National … READ MORE →

November 8, 2008 (Squamish, BC) – I processed 409 pairs of skis for grinding in the month of October. This means that the skis get entered into the computer. I’ve just finished the … READ MORE →

November 8, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Now in its 20th year and funded by RBC, the Canadian Olympic School Program (COSP) today announced its fall educational resources, including four new Olympian Stories and three new … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Silver Star, BC) – The light is green and the ground is white, which means Silver Star is opening its Nordic season Saturday, Nov. 8. With over 25cm of fresh snow … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Anchorage, AK) – The 2008 USSA Program of the Year, the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center is pleased to announcing the hiring of three new staff members. … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Preque Ilse, ME) – The University of Maine at Presque Isle has finally been recognized as an affiliated member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The University is excited about its … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Stowe, VT) – The Continuing Education Series of NENSA’s Gaining Ground Coaches Clinics will take place at the beautiful Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT on December 5-7. Foundation topics will include … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Canada’s top biathletes will have access to world-leading medical care in their drive to the international podium thanks to a new partnership with Rocky Mountain Rehab and Sports Medicine … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Bend, Oregon) – It can start in middle of October or the day I arrive to the West Yellowstone Ski Festival. Throughout my ski career the first day on snow has … READ MORE →

November 7, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – One of the founding pioneers of the modern day U.S. Ski Team, William Bradford Briggs, died November 1 at the age of 87 at his home in Vero … READ MORE →

November 6, 2008 – The clock is ticking for Canadian residents to request tickets for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Don’t forget to go online and request your tickets before midnight (Pacific … READ MORE →

November 6, 2008 – Based on current status, FIS is looking forward to record participation in the 2009 FIS World Championships. As of Wednesday, November 5 a total of 67 nations have entered to … READ MORE →

November 6, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Biathlon Canada is pleased to have received a donation of product from Lenspen, a company that specializes in products that are simple to use, convenient and claim to be … READ MORE →

November 6, 2008 (La Clusaz, France) – Over the past two weeks, the Cross-Country Technical Delegates (TD) held several seminars on two continents. In La Clusaz (Fra), the Central European TDs conducted their … READ MORE →

November 6, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – Central Cross Country Ski Association will be partnering with Outdoor Ventures to offer a free Nordic Walking clinic, on Tuesday November 11 guided by CXC Elite Team athlete, Heather … READ MORE →

November 5, 2008 – With the recent snowfall, we have begun grooming our Nordic trails this morning! More snow (10-15cms) is in the forecast for Thursday; so we will wait until Friday morning to … READ MORE →

November 5, 2008 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – For the 2008/2009 winter season, Great Glen Trails is offering free season passes to children ages 17 and under when that child’s parent or guardian purchases a … READ MORE →

November 5, 2008 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – No, I’m not talking about the ability to stand on one ski better than anyone else, or your ability to squat large amounts of weight on a … READ MORE →

November 5, 2008 (Pittsfield, MA) – It’s not too early to make your reservation for the 2009 BKL Festival. BKL Skiers and Families will receive a special rate at the Crowne Plaza until January 1. … READ MORE →

November 5, 2008 (Crested Butte, CO) – Nordic enthusiasts are invited to post-Thanksgiving workouts in Crested Butte, Colo. Learn from Olympians, NCAA Coach & Industry Experts. Instructors typically include former Olympians Rebecca Dussault, Kendall … READ MORE →