January 25, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – It was another Slovakian morning in Canmore as Valentina Shevchenko of the Ukraine skied to a 26:46.7 finish, Eugenia Medvedeva of Russia was … READ MORE →

January 25, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – We arrived in Canmore, Alberta at the end of last week after a great 10-day altitude camp at Silver Star Mountain, BC. Canmore’s cold temperatures were a bit … READ MORE →

January 25, 2008 (Asheville, NC) – Canton Wintersports Center LLC is pleased to announce pre-sales of ski-in ski-out condos in the Canton Wintersports Center, the world’s largest indoor winter sports and golf resort, … READ MORE →

January 24, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Both this little mountain town we call Canmore and I are goal-driven. Some of our goals are even the same. As far as I can tell, this town … READ MORE →

January 24, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The top xc ski sprinters in the world hit the snow on day two at the Alberta World Cup 2008 as the excitement continued in Canmore, a virtual … READ MORE →

January 24, 2008 (Pinkham Notch, NH) — On February 10, 2008, Great Glen Trails hosts the Great Glen Nordic 300, 300 consecutive minutes of cross country ski racing. The Great Glen Nordic 300 is a … READ MORE →

January 24, 2008 (Canmore, Alberta) – SkiTrax columnist Marty Hall has been following the action before and during the Alberta World Cup at Canmore. Here are his comments on Day Two of the competition.Norwegians … READ MORE →

January 24, 2008 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) is in a unique situation. She will compete in the Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships that open here Saturday and then compete in … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The cross-country ski world has descended on Canmore for the Alberta World Cup 2008 and all reports have been great regarding the venue, the conditions, the snow, the … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The temperature didn’t warm up for the men’s race, but the track was red hot as seven out of seven … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The second day of races arrived with frigid wind making for day-long slow snow conditions as the women’s qualifying laps commenced at … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The US XC Ski Team arrived in Canmore last week and the A-Team set up camp in a house in downtown Canmore to have some of … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The sprinters are up on day two at the Alberta World Cup 2008 and the qualifications have been completed. The Norwegians are back on with Boerre Naess (Nor) in … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 – The COC has applied for English and French language television channels – Canadian Amateur Sports Network (CASN) and le Réseau du sport amateur canadien (RSAC) – to the Canadian Radio-television and … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (Canmore, Alberta) – SkiTrax columnist Marty Hall has been following the build-up to the 2008 Alberta World Cup at Canmore. Here are his comments after the first day of competition.Agreed – … READ MORE →

January 23, 2008 (New Gloucester, ME) – The International Competition Committee of the US Biathlon Association today named nine athletes to represent the US Biathlon Team at the Biathlon World Championships February 8-17 in Ostersund, … READ MORE →

January 22, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – By the 12:30 pm start of the men’s race, conditions had warmed up considerably at Canmore. With the sun shining and no wind, … READ MORE →

January 22, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – This first of four World Cup showdowns hosted by Foothills Nordic and Canmore Ski Club kicked off with the women’s 15km pursuit on … READ MORE →

January 22, 2008 – Here’s a fabulous video put together by Alaska Pacific Team skier Jeff Ellis from Orangeville, Ont. who happens to be the fiancé of US xc ski star Kikkan … READ MORE →

January 22, 2008 (Canmore, Alberta) – The Alberta World Cup 2008 begins today in Canmore and here’s the schedule for the TV coverage planned during the competition with CBC Country Canada host, Jack Sasseville, and … READ MORE →

January 22, 2008 (Klingenthal, Germany) – Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) held onto his No. 2 place in the overall nordic combined standings Sunday as a rare World Cup doubleheader was held. World Cup organizers completed … READ MORE →

January 22, 2007 – SkiTrax Magazine has launched a new classified ad section where readers can advertise their ski items for sale, or find items they’d like to buy. The service is free for all … READ MORE →

January 21, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Canada’s Olympic silver medalist Sara Renner is feeling energetic and ready to give her all at the Alberta World Cup in Canmore. “I … READ MORE →

January 21, 2007 (McCall, Idaho) – With only two weeks left until close of registration for the 2008 Masters World Cup presented by Blackhawk (March 1-7, 2008 in McCall, Idaho), local organizers and … READ MORE →

January 21, 2008 (St. Jakob im Rosental, Austria) – Canada’s Alex Harvey won the junior 10km classic sprint in Austria yesterday with a time of 0:31:41.5, fast enough to finish 10th among the seniors. … READ MORE →

January 21, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Mother Nature has almost emptied her bag of tricks on Canmore. With heavy snow last week, a blizzard on Saturday and frigid temperatures on … READ MORE →

January 21, 2008 – Here is a start list and accreditation update for Canadian xc skiers for the Canmore World Cup, which begins tomorrow and runs through January 26. Approximately 50 Canadian cross … READ MORE →

January 20, 2008 – Ivan Babikov received his Canadian citizenship this past Friday (Jan 18th, 2008), marking the end of a long trek that starting in May 2003. Babikov immigrated to … READ MORE →

January 20, 2008 – Both to commemorate the exciting results from our Nordic athletes so far this season, and in anticipation of the races next week and the pre-World Championships in Liberec in February, … READ MORE →

January 20, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Andreas Waldmeier is getting serious. On Saturday, the top Swiss skier was working on his classic stride while plowing through a raging blizzard … READ MORE →

January 20 (Antholz, Italy) – USA’s Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) had the13th fastest ski time and jumped from 26th in the 10km Sprint on Friday to 16th in the 12.5km Pursuit competition on … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – World cup frenzy shifts into a higher gear every day. The superstars of cross-country skiing bouncing around the stadium at the Canmore Nordic Centre like wildly … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – USA XC Ski Team coach Justin Wadsworth had his top sprinters powering down the Canmore Nordic stadium hill on the fresh, powdery snow that dumped here … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 – Here is the latest Olympic news from the COC and IOC, including a call for International Olympic Academy participants, 2008 Academic Research Scholarships, the Virtual Olympic Congress launch and the fourth … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Canmore is filling up as more of the world’s top cross-country skiers converge here for the upcoming Alberta World Cup 2008, Jan. 22-26. Here’s a … READ MORE →

January 18 (Antholz, Italy ) – Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) led the US men with a 26th place finish in the 10K Sprint competition at the Antholz Biathlon World Cup on Friday. … READ MORE →

January 18, 2008 – The Limeliters, that glorious folk-singing group from over a generation ago, used to include a joke in its shows. This beefcake somehow hooks up with an old … READ MORE →

January 18, 2008 (McCall, Idaho) – The March 1-7 2008 Masters World Cup presented by Blackhawk in McCall, Idaho will mark the first ever visit by the the Masters World Cup to the western … READ MORE →

January 18, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, backcountry skiing – these are just some of the activities that the BC Nordic Marketing Society will be promoting this winter. The BC Nordic … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – It was snowing today in Canmore as skiers took to the trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre to train and stretch their legs for … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – The Board of Directors for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) met today in Vancouver for its first meeting of 2008. The … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 – Check out this great video by our technique columnist, Keith Nicol, on the Basics of Diagonal Stride Technique. Watch it below or on YouTube. Nicol has been on four Canadian … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – The breadth of involvement of women across many aspects of sport and physical activity is demonstrated by the women named to the 2007 list of Most Influential … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Calgary, Alta.) – Yesterday the 2008 Alberta XC World Cup launched with an official press conference in Calgary. On hand for the ceremonies was Canada’s xc ski super star … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Marking another milestone on the road to the 2010 Winter Games, the last section of the unique “wood wave” roof of the Richmond Oval was … READ MORE →

January 16, 2007 (Canmore, Alta.) – The Russians are here. So are the Poles and the Fins. They are the first visiting teams to arrive in Canmore to partake in the Alberta World … READ MORE →

January 16, 2008 – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is seeking to fill a High Performance Coaching Consultant position to assist in the development of multi-sport and sport-specific advanced coaching programs leading to the … READ MORE →

January 16, 2008 – Throughout the week at US Nationals in Houghton, Michigan, Rossignol athletes earned many of the top spots in the races which earned them a spot on the World Cup … READ MORE →

January 16, 2008 (Gunnison-Crested Butte, CO) – The 22nd annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon on February 2, 2008, not only is the highest-altitude Nordic marathon in the United States, it reflects the athletic and free-spirited … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 (Calgary, Alta.) – With just over two years remaining until the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the world’s best cross-country skiers will cut their first Canadian tracks on the … READ MORE →