April 26, 2006 – H. William “Bill” Kirschner, the legendary founder of K2 passed away Saturday, April 23, 2006 at the age of 87. Kirschner is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara, his … READ MORE →

April 25, 2006 – More than 250 revelers composing a “Who’s Who” in the ski industry joined the world’s top 11 skiers at Garibaldi Lift Company in Whistler, B.C., on April 20 to celebrate the … READ MORE →

April 20, 2006 – Team Rossignol Director Jim Fredericks recently announced that he is leaving Rossignol Ski Company effective 1 June 2006. Fredericks has worked for Rossignol Ski Company out of Williston, VT for the … READ MORE →

April16, 2006 – Canadian athletes now have a way to see a clearer future thanks to Ottawa native Jane Roos, founder and executive director of the Canadian Athletes Now Fund, as well as its sister … READ MORE →

April 16, 2006 – Hello friends,The sport and physical activity community is making real progress in our communications to federal Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty. We are getting the message in about the importance of implementing … READ MORE →

April 14, 2006 – On April 12th the Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation hosted some of Alberta’s Olympians & Paralympians at a special awards ceremony at the Red & White Club in Calgary. … READ MORE →

April 14, 2006 – Once again, Cross Country Canada is encouraging cross-country skiers everywhere to become part of our team in creating next year’s Project Podium Calendar! Submit your favorite cross-country skiing photos this … READ MORE →

April 12, 2006 – After nearly two decades of competitive cross-country ski racing, Beckie Scott has decided to officially retire, the two-time Olympic medallist announced on Wednesday at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.Skiing into retirement … READ MORE →

April 11, 2006 – Application Deadline: May 2, 2006 Starting Date: June 1, 2006Position: National Team Wax TechnicianJob Description:General DescriptionBiathlon Canada is currently seeking applications for a potential 4-year contract as a support … READ MORE →

April 10, 2006 – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team has added two development-level coaches, Matt Whitcomb and Pat Casey, according to U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner.They join Head Coach Pete Vordenberg’s staff, which also … READ MORE →

April 7 – Corby Fisher, U.S. ski jumping head coach for the past two seasons, has resigned, the U.S. Ski Team announced.Fisher, 30, who grew up in Steamboat Springs, Colo., was a member of the … READ MORE →

April 7, 2006 – A few small corrections have been made to the draft lists previously published. The changes relate to specific athlete’s and do not effect the outcome of other skier’s points.This is the … READ MORE →

April 5, 2006 – The Calgary Sport Council (CSC) was formed in November 2000 in response to the expressed need of the Calgary amateur sport community. The CSC assists supports and influences the growth of … READ MORE →

April 5, 2006 – Haywood NorAm Final Standings for 2006 are complete. Graham Nishikawa padded his total at the Haywood Canada Cup / NorWest Tel Western Canadians recently completed in Whitehorse while Tara Whitten … READ MORE →

April 5, 2006 – Catch all the exciting action and medal winning performances of Canada’s “best ever” Paralympic Winter Games Team on CBC television. Nordic Medals from Brian McKeever ( & guide Robin) – 2 … READ MORE →

April 4, 2006 – Cross Country Canada would like to take this opportunity of congratulating Haywood Securities as the recipient of the 2005 True Sport Foundation Award for Corporate Excellence. The Awards were held on … READ MORE →

April 4, 2006 – Another great season has finally come to a close. With the last race of the Western Canadian Championships in Whitehorse, Yukon my season was officially over. It was finally time to … READ MORE →

April 1, 2006 – The 2007 World University Winter Games (FISU) will be hosted in Torino Italy January 17-27.Once the Canada Points list is deemed official (likely early next week) the selection decisions will be … READ MORE →

April 1, 2006 – As Nationals came to an end, people departed in three directions. Most people headed home to rest with Nationals marking the end of their ski season, while others were headed … READ MORE →

April 1, 2006 – Former Olympic medalist and world distance record-holder Lasse Ottesen has been named nordic combined head coach for the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner said. Ottesen, a three-time Olympic … READ MORE →

March 31, 2006 (Vernon, BC) – On the heels of a record 2004-05 season, Silver Star Resort has broken another seasonal record for the fourth year in a row, again solidifying itself as the interior’s … READ MORE →

March 31, 2006 (Park City, Utah) – Chris Grover, who spent five seasons with the U.S. Cross Country Team before leaving in 2004, has been named sprint head coach with the Ski Team, U.S. Nordic … READ MORE →

March 29, 2006 – Here is the latest from Team Rossi:Camenisch Clinches Second Straight Super Series TitlesTeam Rossignol skier Karin Camenisch won her second straight Super Series Titles in both the overall and sprint competitions … READ MORE →

March 29, 2006 – Morningstar Entertainment Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the Torino 2006 Olympic DVD Collection. With extensive features and behind-the-scenes, this collection gives you over 20 hours of non-stop … READ MORE →

March 29, 2006 – Well, the 2006 United States National Snowshoe Championships are in the book! Building upon successful past Championships, these were the biggest and, arguably, the best yet! One hundred and seventy six … READ MORE →

March 26 – Two-time Olympians Kris Feeman (Andover, NH) and Wendy Wagner (Park City, UT) powered their way through soft and slushy conditions Sunday to win the final U.S. cross country ski championships for 2006 … READ MORE →

March 25, 2006 – Daria Gaiazova continued her winning ways on the US Spring Series with a gold medal in the 5k skating event. Junior Boy Alex Harvey captured 3rd on the men’s 10k … READ MORE →

March 25, 2006 – The stage is set once again for Mt. Sharkfest 2006. Lots of snow at the Mount Shark Racing Trails and conditions should be excellent. For more information on the race click … READ MORE →

March 25, 2006 – Following a meeting by the FIS Finance Commission, the FIS Tour de Ski 2006-2007 has now been confirmed to take place as part of the Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country from … READ MORE →

March 23, 2006 – It was Whitehorse’s Graham Nishikawa and Edmonton’s Tara Whitten that won the skating races at the NorthwesTel, Haywood Canada Cup and Western Canadian Championships.The men’s mass start 15k saw Graham Nishikawa, … READ MORE →

March 21, 2006 – Kikkan Randall held off junior skier Ida Sargent and SuperTour overall leader Karen Camenisch to win the Elite Demonstration Sprints. For the men, Canadian sprint specialist Jeff Ellis crossed the line … READ MORE →

March 21, 2006 – At the NorthwesTel Western Canadian Championships, the men’s race was won by Eric Strabel part of a strong Alaska contingent in attendance. Drew Goldsack, the top qualifier by several seconds, … READ MORE →

March 20, 2006 – Here is the latest from the USSA:Cross Country News Olympian Andy Newell finished third – the first U.S. cross country World Cup podium since 1983 – as the World Cup made … READ MORE →

March 20, 2006 – As the first Organizing Committee to operate and completely integrate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games into all of its planning, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic … READ MORE →

March 19, 2006 – Brian McKeever set the pace for the first half of the men’s 15k at the Paralympics but had to settle for second at the finish, behind Oleh Munts of the Ukraine.The … READ MORE →

March 19, 2006 (Sapporo, Japan) – Canada’s Beckie Scott finished the 2005-06 World Cup season the way she began it last November in Canada – stepping onto the podium in a pursuit race. Only this … READ MORE →

March 19, 2006 – We have just heard that Canada’s Beckie Scott has won the final World Cup cross-country pursuit race in Sapporo, Japan and finishes second overall in the World Cup standings to Norwegian … READ MORE →

March 18, 2006 – In the final team events of the World Cup season Devon Kershaw and George Grey finished seventh and Sara Renner and Chandra Crawford finished ninth in Sapporo Japan.The men’s skating event … READ MORE →

March 18, 2006 – Saskatchewan’s Colette Bourgonje added another bronze medal to her collection today, placing third in the women’s 10 km sitski competition. Hinton’s Shauna-Marie Whyte came seventh. In the men’s 15 km sitski … READ MORE →

March 18, 2006 – Canada’s Devon Kershaw and George Grey joined forces to finish seventh in a World Cup team sprint event in Sapporo, Japan on Saturday.The Canadian duo, who have been blazing a trail … READ MORE →

March 17, 2006 – Whitehorse, Yukon will be alive with cross-country ski action this weekend, March 18-21, with National Team members and recent Olympians in attendance as the finale to the Haywood Canada Cup is … READ MORE →

March 16, 2006 – The Calgary Sport Council (CSC) was formed in November 2000 in response to the expressed need of the Calgary amateur sport community. The CSC assists supports and influences the growth of … READ MORE →

March 15, 2006 – It was an historic day with the World Cup cross-country ski tour touching down in China for the first time ever, and Canada’s Beckie Scott ensured her standing as a … READ MORE →

March 15, 2006 (Changchun, China) – Olympian Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) finished third – the first U.S. cross country World Cup podium since 1983 – as the World Cup made its debut Wednesday in a … READ MORE →

March 15, 2006 – The FIS X-Country Ski World Cup is coming to China. A truly historical event, this X-Country Ski Sprint Final C with the entire world elite on the start lists C will … READ MORE →

March 14, 2006 (Torino, Italy) – Another good day on the snow for Canada at the IX Paralympic Winter Games. Alpine skiers Chris Williamson (Markham, ON) and guide Bobby Taylor, Kimberley Joines (Edmonton, AB) and … READ MORE →

March 13, 2006 (Torino, Italy) – Brian McKeever with guide and brother Robin McKeever captured Canada’s first medal yesterday, and it was gold! The McKeever brothers (Canmore, AB) bounced back from a disappointing biathlon to … READ MORE →

March 14, 2006 (Hayward, Wis.) – During the 33rd American Birkebeiner, held February 24, 2006, 82 skiers raised more than $37,000 for the new Ski for the Cure program. The program, launched in conjunction with … READ MORE →

March 14, 2006 – At the 2006 Winter Olympic Games Fischer once again demonstrated in an impressive manner its expertise as technology leader. With the medal count reaching 72, Fischer has made it quite clear … READ MORE →

March 14, 2006 – This highly unusual season since after going overseas to Canada for the first time in ten years, the FIS World Cup Cross Counrty is also now going to Asia. The final … READ MORE →