February 22, 2008 – Competing in Nordic combined, Bill Demong of the United States on the ski jump hill of the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games. (Al Bello/Allsport/Getty Images)Bill (Billy) Demong of Vermontville, New … READ MORE →

February 22, 2008 (Malles, Italy) – The 2008 FIS Nordic Cross Country Ski Junior/U23 World Championships start tomorrow – Feb. 23-29 – and SkiTrax caught up with Alex Harvey, a leading member of the … READ MORE →

February 21, 2008 – The trails received 4-5 inches of light snow on Monday. The trails have a solid 7-8″ base. The Birkie Trail south from OO is being groomed and tracked today. The Birkie … READ MORE →

February 20, 2008 (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Norway’s Bjorn Daehlie, the most successful cross-country ski racer in history, has retaken ownership of his ski apparel company, Bj Sport and is reintroducing it in … READ MORE →

February 20, 2008 – The 2008 IBU World Championships in Østersund, Sweden was a historical championship for Rottefella. Eighty-five percent of all gold medals were won on Rottefella bindings, and 73.3% of all medals medals … READ MORE →

February 20, 2008 (Vancouver, B.C.) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Carol Anne Letheren Leadership and Sport Scholarship. The scholarship is a national, three-year, $1,500 per year, university … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 (Gatineau, QC) – Skiers from every corner of the world were bursting with enthusiasm as they threw themselves onto the magnificent trails of the Gatineau Loppet. The temperatures turned out to be … READ MORE →

February 19, 2008 – The Silver Star Snowshoe STOMP will be held on Sunday, March 3 with a start time of 10:00 am. Registration is at Tube Town 9:15am-9:45am and the cost is $10.00. … READ MORE →

February 19, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – The ski community can now support the tremendous success of CXC Team athletes and help CXC sustain momentum in all regional programs. CXC is offering an innovative fundraising campaign … READ MORE →

February 18, 2008 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – Distance skate race and a classic team sprint in Liberec, Czech Republic, host of next year’s World Championships. While we didn’t have a … READ MORE →

February 18, 2008 – Fischer will be introducing their highly anticipated RCS Carbonlite Skate and Classic boots for the first time to the public at the on-snow … READ MORE →

February 18, 2008 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – Sara Renner is a 12-year member of Canada’s National Ski Team. Along the way she has become a 3-time Olympian, an Olympic silver medalist (in … READ MORE →

February 17, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – The 2008 Biathlon World Championships came to a close on Sunday with Ole Einar Bjoerndalen four-tenths of a second away from history. But still on the podium.The … READ MORE →

February 17, 2008 (Liberec, Cze) – The men’s and women’s classic team sprint victories went to Norway Sunday while North Americans in the two-skier competition had a tough day at the office and … READ MORE →

February 17, 2008 (Liberec, Cze) – The Nordic Combined World Cup stop in Liberec again came up short on Sunday when strong, changing winds forced organizers to cancel a World Cup sprint. Winds had also … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Russian men easily skied away Saturday with the 4×7.5km relay gold medal at the 2008 Biathlon World Championships, winning by 49.2 seconds over Norway. Germany was third … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 (Williamstown, NH) – Dartmouth earned its fourth carnival victory of the season Saturday in the final day of racing at the Williams Carnival. Nordic skiers led the way for Dartmouth … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 (Liberec, Cze) – Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) finished sixth Saturday in a Nordic combined World Cup mass start event after posting the fastest 10km race time on the 2009 FIS Nordic World … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 – Proper base preparation is perhaps one of the best ways to insure you have good kick and good glide for the 55km American Birkebeiner. Conditions appear to be fantastic for … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 (Liberec, Cze) – Norway’s emerging new star, Astrid Jacobsen, held off Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk by four-tenths of a second Saturday to win a not-quite-10km skate race after Jean Marc Gaillard … READ MORE →

February 16, 2008 (Whistler B.C.) – Two years from now Chandra Crawford will be in Whistler B.C., competing at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Next month, she will be on those same trails, … READ MORE →

February 15, 2008 (Williamstown, NH) – Dartmouth took an early lead Friday at the Williams College carnival, thanks in part to another win by its women’s Nordic team. Even in the absence of … READ MORE →

February 15, 2008 – Here’s a very cool video composed by US Biathlon team member Lowell Bailey featuring the US Biathlon team that captures the spirit, gusto, skill and excitement of the sport of … READ MORE →

February 15, 2008 (Ostersund, Sweden) – The big news from Madshus at the 2008 Biathlon World Championships is winning six Golds, and at least two 1-2-3 podium sweeps – overall 6 golds on boots, 6 … READ MORE →

February 15, 2008 (Lachute, QC) – This past weekend saw the 42nd annual Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) with a surprise announcement being made at the Sunday evening awards ceremony. … READ MORE →

February 15, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Ekaterina Iourieva of Russia shot clean and rolled to the gold medal by more than a minute in the 15km individual race Thursday at the Biathlon Worlds. … READ MORE →

February 14, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski Team has named 23 cross country athletes to the FIS Junior World Championships and Under-23 Championships teams. “These championships are a great test of an … READ MORE →

February 14, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski Team will send nine ski jumpers and four Nordic combined athletes to compete Feb. 21-28 in the 2008 FIS Nordic Junior World Championships in Zakopane, … READ MORE →

February 14, 2008 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – On Sunday March 9, 2008, Great Glen Trails will host Ski to the Clouds: North America’s Toughest 10k presented by Maxiglide. The event is limited to 100 racers, … READ MORE →

February 14, 2008 – Continuing warm weather again severely disrupted the plans for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and U-23 Cross-Country Championships 2008. Originally scheduled in Szczyrk (POL) in early February and rescheduled there … READ MORE →

February 13, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Officials reporting high winds of up to 60mph, forced a 24-hour postponement Wednesday in the women’s 15km individual race at the Biathlon World Championships. The move means a … READ MORE →

February 13, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – The 2008 Biathlon World Championships resumed Tuesday with a familiar scene: Germany top the podium. Following a day off, the schedule called for the mixed relay – i.e., two … READ MORE →

February 12, 2008 (Otepaeae, Estonia) – George Grey is an 8-year veteran of the Canadian National Ski Team, as well as being a 2006 Olympian. At the recent Alberta World Cup 2008 in Canmore … READ MORE →

February 12, 2008 (Anchorage, Alaska) – Due to the continued cold temperatures in Interior Alaska, the final two Besh Cup races this past weekend were moved to Eagle River located just outside Anchorage. After the … READ MORE →

February 11, 2008 (Otepaeae, Estonia) – I’m back in Europe for the third period of 2008 World Cup season. Conditions … READ MORE →

February 11, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The cross-country ski world landed in Canmore, Alta. in late January for some of the best racing, ski conditions, scenery, and camaraderie, as Canmore’s charm shone through. Many … READ MORE →

February 11, 2008 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence is seeking a full-time Manager, Olympic Preparation. The application deadline is March 12, 2008. Position: Manager Olympic … READ MORE →

February 11, 2008 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – When the cannon sounded at 10:00 a.m. for the start of the Great Glen Nordic 300 at Great Glen Trails in Pinkham Notch, NH, the skies were … READ MORE →

February 10, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Ole Einar Bjoerndalen overtook Russian Maxim Tchoudov to win the men’s pursuit Sunday at the biathlon World Championships while Germany’s Andreas Henkel won her second gold medal in … READ MORE →

February 10, 2008 (Otepaeae, Estonia) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw of battled his way into eighth place Sunday in a rainy World Cup classic technique sprint while Canadian Olympic champ Chandra Crawford was 12th in … READ MORE →

February 10, 2008 (Hanover, NH) – Dartmouth returned to its winning ways Saturday and won its third carnival of the season. Big Green skiers dominated the distance classical races at Oak Hill Saturday, … READ MORE →

February 10, 2008 (Taos, New Mexico) – The third time wasn’t the charm Saturday, as the third closest regular season race this decade in the NCAA West again went against the University of Colorado ski … READ MORE →

February 10, 2008 – The 10-minute “In Wisconsin” TV segment shot last month on the Birkie Trail about CXC Skiing was first aired Thursday night. It will be run again at noon Sunday on Wisconsin … READ MORE →

February 9, 2008 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Maxim Tchoudov of Russia didn’t disappoint those spectators who hung around for the end of the men’s sprint Saturday as the 2008 biathlon World Championships got underway. … READ MORE →

February 9, 2008 (Aspen, Colorado) – Noah Hoffman wrote a new chapter to the “Local boy makes good” series Saturday as he won the 21st 25km Owl Creek Chase by nearly a minute. Evelyn Dong … READ MORE →

February 9, 2008 (Otepaeae, Estonia) – The FIS Viessmann Cross Country World Cup kicked back into gear on Saturday after a two-week hiatus following the four days of racing in Canmore, Alberta. World Cup leader … READ MORE →

February 9, 2008 (Taos, New Mexico) – A strong overall Nordic performance and two individual wins paced the University of Colorado ski team to the lead here Friday at the midway point of the New … READ MORE →

February 8, 2008 (Hanover, NH) – Big Green skiers shined Friday on home courses and have taken the lead after the first day of racing at the Dartmouth Carnival. Highlights for Dartmouth included … READ MORE →

February 8, 2008 – Glide waxing correctly for cold weather conditions can pay off with huge dividends. Small mistakes can cause the best skis to be slow. Pay attention to these tips when … READ MORE →

February 8, 2008 (Aspen, Colorado) – Sweden’s Kristina Strandberg won the women’s 5-kilometre freestyle USSA SuperTour race Thursday to open the Owl Creek Chase Race Weekend and Aspen Nordic Festival. Andrey Golovko of Kazakhstan was … READ MORE →