September 19, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – Montrealer Dick Pound has confirmed that he’s stepping down at the president of WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency, by the end of 2007. Pound, 65, has aggressively fought doping … READ MORE →

September 18, 2007 – Congratulations to Becky Scott and Justin Wadsworth who are celebrating the arrival of their new baby boy Teo. Here’s what the proud father had to say… Just wanted to … READ MORE →

September 18, 2007 (Canmore, Alberta) — Canada’s elite level National and Para-Nordic Ski Team athletes embarked on a marathon quest through the Rocky Mountains where, after roller skiing from Canmore to the … READ MORE →

September 17, 2007 – Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book provided practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front … READ MORE →

September 17, 2007 (McLean, VA) – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Carey to its Chairman of the Board position. Additionally the association named two seasoned veterans from the … READ MORE →

September 17, 2007 (Hayward, Wis.) – It’s not every day that a donor knocks on your door with grant dollars that could make a distinct and lasting imprint on the organization, but that’s exactly what … READ MORE →

September 5, 2007 – If you are the proud parent(s) of a bouncing baby boy/girl within the last year, SIA would like to feature your child’s picture in its trade journal, T.I.P – The Intelligent … READ MORE →

September 3, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – The summer phase of the women’s ski jumping Continental Cup schedule came to a wild finish under the lights Sunday night at Utah Olympic Park following a rare … READ MORE →

August 28, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – Three-time Olympian Bill Demong(Vermontville, NY) and 12-time U.S. champion Lindsey Van (Park City, UT)will look to extend their winning streaks March 15-16 when the U.S. Ski Jumping and … READ MORE →

August 28, 2007 – Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center in Redfield, NY is under new ownership and we’re looking for a “master” (skier, biker, runner, kayaker) that would be interested in working or just living … READ MORE →

August 28, 2007 (Lake Placid, NY) – The top women ski jumpers in the world – including the six-member U.S. Ski Team – will be in Lake Placid Aug. 28-29 for two days of Continental … READ MORE →

August 27, 2007 (McLean, Virginia) – OnTheSnow.com, Turtle Fur and Yukon Charlie’s Snowshoes have joined a stellar list of sponsors and media partners for the 2008 Winter Trails/Winter Feels Good initiative. More than 100 Nordic … READ MORE →

August 27, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski Team has named Italian ski wax company Maplus as an official supplier of the Team, providing wax and technical services, according to Associate Athletic Director … READ MORE →

August 27, 2007 (Denali National Park, Alaska) – Aaron Saari, the first fulltime physical therapist for the U.S. cross country and nordic combined ski teams, gave himself a memorable gift for his 32nd birthday: he … READ MORE →

August 22, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – Richard Quincy has been named medical director for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, President and CEO Bill Marolt announced. As medical director, he will oversee the health … READ MORE →

Aug. 6 (Park City, Utah) – From on-snow training and some ocean fun in June to intense testing and roller-ski workouts. That was the transition for U.S. Ski Team cross country athletes in their latest … READ MORE →

July 20, 2007 – American Cross Country Skiers (AXCS) is proud to announce a new two-year sponsorship agreement with Podiumwear by Borah to be the official uniform provider for U.S. masters XC skiing and the … READ MORE →

July 4, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt expressed his enthusiasm Wednesday for the International Olympic Committee’s selection of Sochi, Russia, to host 2014 Olympic Winter … READ MORE →

July 3, 2007 (Oberhofen, Switzerland) – The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Halti, the leading Finnish outdoor brand and clothing partner for some of the best skiers in the world, announced that they have established … READ MORE →

July 2, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – Ski Jumpers Alan Alborn (Anchorage, AK) and Clint Jones (Steamboat Springs, CO), Olympic teammates and former U.S. champions, have retired from World Cup competition.However, Alborn, a three-time Olympian … READ MORE →

June 26, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced yesterday the most important project in its more than 100-year history – to build a national training and education center in … READ MORE →

June 13, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – Nima Mazhari, Myriam Bedard’s boyfriend, was found guilty by jury last week of theft and possession of stolen goods. The incident relates to 20 missing paintings by the late … READ MORE →

June 13, 2007 – Pinkham Notch, NH-Great Glen Trails is pleased to announce the reincarnation of a historic event: Ski to the Clouds. Billed as “North America’s Toughest 10K,” Ski to the Clouds will be … READ MORE →

June 13, 2007 – Here is the latest from CAAWS – Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity:Call for Youth Leadership FacilitatorsIn response to public demand for leadership workshops targeted … READ MORE →

May 30, 2007 (Toronto, Ont.) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Premier National Partner, RBC, today announced the grand prize winners of the Canadian Olympic School Program for the 2006-2007 school year. A total … READ MORE →

May 26, 2007 (Jackson, Wyoming) – Taylor Mtn: Tuesday’s valley snow was a dead giveaway that there was a fresh coat of white getting laid down up high. Reports of 4-6″ … READ MORE →

May 24, 2007 (Calgary, AB) – Canada’s top biathlon coaches will have a sharper eye on the target, and ultimately, the podium this winter thanks to a new official sports optics sponsorship, Biathlon Canada announced … READ MORE →

May 22, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski Team World Championship medalist Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY), two-time Olympian and former U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Chairman Chuck Ferries, and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports … READ MORE →

May 17, 2007 (Vienna, Austria) – Cross-country skiers Martin Tauber, Juergen Pinter, Johannes Eder and Roland Diethart, and biathletes Wolfgang Perner and Wolfgang Rottmann were banned last month by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) for … READ MORE →

May 15, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – Were you a member of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding or named to a Winter Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships team in your youth? The Team is … READ MORE →

May 12, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – Quebec’s cross-country ski team roster for next season has been announced.Team Quebec (Équipe du Québec) 2007-2008Four skiers at the Pierre Harvey national training centre (CNEPH) are on the Quebec … READ MORE →

May 7, 2007 – Barbara Hillary from Averne, N.Y., at 75 years, is one of oldest people to reach the North Pole and according to USA Today is likely the first black woman to accomplish … READ MORE →

May 7, 2007 – NASA astronauts returning to the moon should be given intensive cross-country skiing lessons to help them explore the surface more quickly, according to published reports. Former Apollo astronaut Harrison Schmitt, who … READ MORE →

May 5, 2007 – Mr. Alain Lemaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades Inc., revealed the names of the 17 recipients who will share $66,000 in bursaries for the third edition of the Cascades … READ MORE →

April 26, 2007 – To continue the building of a sustainable high performance system, the renewal of coach and athlete development through systematic communication and sharing of the best high performance practices is critical to … READ MORE →

April 25, 2007 – The Canada Games Council would like to congratulate all 2007 grant recipients!The Canada Games Council and FAST have received over 1,200 applications for the grants. In the end, the selection committee … READ MORE →

April 25, 2007 – Following a final equipment test in Filzmoos, Austria, Cristian Zorzi (ITA) has signed a 3-year contract with Fischer, the No. 1 Nordic ski manufacturer, based in Austria.Italian sporting historyThe 35-year-old Italian, … READ MORE →

April 23, 2007 – Here are the criteria for the CCC Volunteer Awards: Dave Rees AwardAwarded to any man or woman who has made a long-term, outstanding commitment to the sport of cross-country skiing in … READ MORE →

April 22, 2007 (Quebec City, QC) – Myriam Bedard will go to trial on charges of kidnapping her daughter and breach of her custody agreement, decided Quebec Supreme Court judge Pierre Verdon recently according to … READ MORE →

April 21, 2007 – Cross Country Canada now offers its Canadian Points List (CPL) Viewer for readers.This view screen provides public access to a racer’s results and related points calculations. From within a report click … READ MORE →

April 20, 2007 – This scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross-country skiing. The scholarship has been funded by Canadian university alumni cross-country skiers and other … READ MORE →

April 19, 2007 (Brunswick, ME) – As reported in the Times Record the Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced the resignation of Marty Hall as the head coach of the Nordic Skiing Program. Hall, a … READ MORE →

April 19, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – Olympian Lars Flora (Anchorage, AK) swept all three individual men’s titles – overall, distance and sprint champion(s) – in 2007’s $130,000 Cross Country SuperTour while Kris Freeman (Andover, … READ MORE →

April 19, 2007 – Ms. Deborah Right, President and CEO of Special Olympics Canada, and Mr. Roch L. Dubé, CEO of the 2008 Quebec City National Winter Games (SOC) and President and CEO of the … READ MORE →

April 18, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – An international symposium of government, sport, anti-doping and law enforcement authorities, convened by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has called for the targeting of wide scale doping schemes involving … READ MORE →

April 17, 2007 – Position: Sport Performance Director (2 positions)Application Deadline: May 3, 2007 Starting Date: June 4, 2007 Type of Position: Full Time For more, visit here.Contact Information:Mary KaramitosCanadian Sport Centre Ontario606A-1185 Eglinton Avenue … READ MORE →

April 7, 2007 – Here is the latest news from XC ski clubs across Canada:Carleton RavensThunderwolvesSovereign Lake Nordic ClubFor more weekly club updates click here.

April 6, 2007 – The ‘World Cup’ City of Schladming Austria played host to the Second Annual 2007 Atlas Roof Stone Extreme World Snowshoe Championships this past weekend on the Dachstein Glacier. Some of the … READ MORE →

April 6, 2007 (Long Beach, Calif.) – Dick Goetzman, a U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association president and trustee for nearly four decades and longtime trustee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation, has died. … READ MORE →

April 5, 2007 – Calgary—Canada’s most decorated Olympic cross-country ski athlete, Beckie Scott, is set to add an heir to the family home, Cross Country Canada announced on Thursday.The Olympic gold and silver medallist, along … READ MORE →