January 5, 2007 – Job Offer: Canadian Centre for Ethics in SportApplication Deadline: January 15, 2007 Starting Date: January 29, 2007Position: National Projects Manager – True Sport FoundationJob Description:The True Sport Foundation (TSF) works to … READ MORE →

January 5, 2007 (Oberhof, Germany) -The Canadian Men’s Biathlon Team followed the trail set out by their female teammates yesterday to crack the top-15 in the Biathlon World Cup relay event in Oberhof, Germany on … READ MORE →

January 4, 2007 (Rossland, B.C.) – It was a golden day for David Nighbor, who not only won the men’s 10-kilometre skate event, but also managed to clinch a spot in the Under- 23 World … READ MORE →

January 4, 2007 – In their first relay event of the season, the Canadian women fought through challenging conditions to finish in 11th spot, just over seven minutes behind the leaders from France, with a … READ MORE →

January 4, 2007 – 310 racers have registered to race the biggest ever cross-country ski race to be held at Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club in Rossland, BC. Racers have come from as … READ MORE →

January 4, 2007 (Hayward, Wisconsin) – They come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Some have done it dozens of times while others are embarking on their first long-distance ski … READ MORE →

January 3, 2007 (Houghton, Michigan) – Three-time Olympian Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) collected his seventh national title Wednesday in the 10K classic technique race while Lindsey Weier (Mahtomedi, MN), a two-time Olympian, won her first … READ MORE →

January 3, 2007 – The Canadian squad struggled to find the right wax and skis, resulting in a disappointing day during the third leg of the Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf, Germany on Tuesday. Amanada … READ MORE →

January 3, 2007 – Come out and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grade 5 SnowPass, the 30th anniversary of National Ski and Snowboard Week and Blue Mountain’s 65th anniversaryIt’s that time of the year … READ MORE →

January 3, 2007 (Huntsville, Ontario) – The Muskoka Loppet, featuring 15 & 30 km classic events and 4 km classics for kids and social skiers originally scheduled for January 7 at Arrowhead Provincial Park has … READ MORE →

January 2, 2007 —While they have all but mastered the sprint discipline, Canada’s next generation of World Cup cross-country skiers continue their paces on a dedicated journey towards excellence in the distance races. The national … READ MORE →

January 1, 2007 – The U.S. Cross Country Championships open Wednesday at Michigan Tech with a chance to earn a place on one of several teams – the Nordic World Championships, the Junior World Championships, … READ MORE →

January 1, 2007 – On behalf of the Cross Country World Cup Society, Canmore Nordic and Foothills Nordic Ski Clubs, we are pleased to extend our warmest invitation to attend the World Championship classic sprint … READ MORE →

December 31, 2006 – A Christmas scrooge may have tried to spoil the holidays for Canada’s elite cross-country skiers, but Santa certainly had the last laugh before the New Year rings in – delivering a … READ MORE →

December 30, 2006 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) was fourth – his best performance in nearly five years – in a photo finish Saturday at a Nordic combined World Cup 15K, less than … READ MORE →

December 29, 2006 – The Quebec City Region is actively preparing for the 80th edition of the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships.Fall trail preparation included the design of a new Sprint course at Mont Ste Anne … READ MORE →

December 28, 2006 – Racers are gearing up for this year’s Second Annual 24 Hours of Sunlight – an endurance race challenging teams of all ages and abilities. The race consists of vertical laps where … READ MORE →

December 28, 2006 – The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently rejected a proposal to include Women’s Ski Jumping at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. That decision resisted an initiative by the … READ MORE →

December 27, 2006 (Yellowknife, NWT) – Sport at the Olympic level is all about “guts and glory” — and that’s the title of a timely new book launched by Outcrop Publishers in Yellowknife. As … READ MORE →

December 27, 2006 (Montreal, QC) – The snow drought in eastern and central North America this year gave normally snowy Quebec City its first green Christmas in history. The same was true further west in … READ MORE →

December 26, 2006 – The selection committees designated to appoint athletes to the U23 FIS U23/WJC, in accordance with the National Ski Team Criteria 9.0, will be as follows:– Mike Badham, CCC High Performance committee– … READ MORE →

December 26, 2006 – The Salomon Marathon Cup Series (MCS) is back for another tour of the Great White North with a revised event roster, more demo opportunities and a whack of cash and prizes. … READ MORE →

December 25, 2006 – Here is a job offer for a Ski Cross Consultant. To view the full listing, click here.

December 23, 2006 (Montreal, QC) – While some cross-country ski centres in the north east are open, the snow drought is affecting Quebec and other locations. Mont Sainte Anne, just east of Quebec City, escaped … READ MORE →

December 23, 2006 – Quebec City police announced Friday that Myriam Bedard, Canada’s gold winner medal in biathlon at the 1994 Olympics, was arrested in Columbia, Maryland, near Washington DC. Bedard was sought by police … READ MORE →

December 23, 2006 (Midland, Ontario) – The Wye Marsh’s day camp programs kick off 2007 with a number of exciting activities for kids are starting with the Winter Day Camp on January 2. Wye Marsh’s … READ MORE →

December 21, 2006 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – Thanks to snowmaking Great Glen Trails hosts first race of the season in New England. Tom Stark of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire and Alice Nelson of Hanover, New … READ MORE →

December 21, 2006 – Unfortunately, the first stage of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear is cancelled due to the lack of snow and the mild weather at Nove Mesto na … READ MORE →

December 18, 2006 – The Salomon Marathon Cup Series (MCS) is back for another tour of the Great White North with a revised event roster, more demo opportunities and a whack of cash and prizes. … READ MORE →

December 17, 2006 – Myriam Bedard, Canada’s double-gold winner in biathlon at the 1994 Olympics, has been charged with abducting her 11-year-old daughter, reports the Montreal Gazette. A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for … READ MORE →

December 17, 2006 (Ramsau, Austria) – Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) tore over a flat course covered in soft snow today for the second-fastest 7.5K race as he moved up 10 places in a nordic combined … READ MORE →

December 17, 2006 (Pagosa Springs, Col.) – Ski areas and developers often march hand in hand, but in the case of a mid-size, family-run mountain in southern Colorado, an area owner and a potential developer … READ MORE →

December 16, 2006 (La Clusaz, France) – Devon Kershaw and George Grey continue to progress their way up the international cross-country skiing leaderboards around the world. The Canadian duo finished 22nd and 37th respectively in … READ MORE →

December 16, 2006 (Ramsau, Austria) – World Cup leader Christoph Bieler of Austria won his second consecutive nordic combined event Saturday as he led both rounds of jumping. Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) was 22nd and … READ MORE →

December 16, 2006 – The holiday break could not come at a better time for Canada’s Zina Kocher, who has been on a whirlwind tour since the 2006 World Cup biathlon season began. Kocher, of … READ MORE →

December 15, 2006 – Organizers of Winter Trails, the National Snow Industries Association and the Canadian Ski Council are collaborating to better promote existing and new Winter Trails sites in Canada. Winter Trails is the … READ MORE →

December 15, 2006 – Calgary-Olympic cross-country ski heroes, Beckie Scott, Sara Renner and Milaine Theriault, will be making their tracks across the country to inspire and support young Canadian skiers, and attract new children to … READ MORE →

December 15, 2006 (Hayward, WI) -The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), host of the largest cross-country ski race in North America, and the Komen Foundation, host of the Race for the Cure® events held throughout … READ MORE →

December 14, 2006 (Park City, Utah) – Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT), ranked No. 3 in the world last year in women’s jumping and the leading U.S. women’s jumper during the first half of the … READ MORE →

December 14, 2006 – Fort Kent is one of a few places in New England that has ski-able snow. Bring your family, friends or team up for weekend of skiing and racing. The … READ MORE →

December 14, 2006 – Fort Kent is one of a few places in New England that has ski-able snow. Bring your family, friends or team up for weekend of skiing and racing. The … READ MORE →

December 12, 2006 – Speed skater Cindy Klassen, Canada’s most decorated Olympian, has been awarded the 2006 Lou Marsh Award for Canada’s top athlete today. “I am thrilled and honoured to win this award,” says … READ MORE →

December 10, 2006 – Canada’s Megan Imrie led the Canuck charge through heavy snow and a difficult track to a 14th place finish in the Europa Cup women’s sprint event. Imrie, a native of Falcon … READ MORE →

December 9, 2006 (Sun Valley, ID) – Altitude was not a factor for Canada’s Amanda Ammar, who skied a smart race to take the gold in the U.S. Super Tour Sprint in Sun Valley, Idaho.Conserving … READ MORE →

December 9, 2006 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center opened for its thirteenth season of Nordic skiing at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. With the addition of five inches of natural … READ MORE →

December 9, 2006 – On December 14, at 11:30 am, Cross Country Canada will be formally launching the CPR Ski Tournament program at a special event held at Canada Olympic Park. The Ski Tournament … READ MORE →

December 9, 2006 –The last couple of weeks have been quite stressful for me, as I try finish my final papers and prepare for the last exams of my undergraduate degree while I travel around … READ MORE →

December 8, 2006 — Two of Canada’s leading winter athletes are fighting global warming by joining the David Suzuki Foundation to play it cool.Concerned about the future of their sports — as well as the … READ MORE →

December 7, 2006— Leaders in the action sports industry say timing on the IOC’s decision to add Skiercross to the 2010 Olympics couldn’t be better.“Skiercross was created in the U.S. and now that the IOC … READ MORE →

December 7, 2006 (Olten, Switzerland) – After days of seeking snow and international racing in Europe, the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team hopped in the team van for a two-hour ride from Davos to Olten, Switzerland … READ MORE →