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Nishikawa and Harvey Win 5/10km CL Races on Day 2 @ 2016 Haywood Ski Nationals in Whitehorse

(Whitehorse, Yukon) – Emily Nishikawa and Alex Harvey climbed onto the top of the women’s and men’s podiums in the classic-ski interval start races on the second day of the Haywood Ski Nationals on … READ MORE →

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IBU Mass Start Competitions in Khanty Mansiysk Cancelled Due to High Winds + Final Overall Standings

(Khanty Mansiysk, Siberia) – The final day of competition in Khanty Mansiysk, the last round of the 2016 BMW IBU World Cup, started with strong gusty winds. The Women’s mass starts were postponed first, … READ MORE →

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Interview with Sadie Bjornsen

(Canmore, Alta.) – SkiTrax spoke with American Sadie Bjornsen on the final rest day of Ski Tour of Canada in Canmore. Bjornsen at the time was 11th overall in the overall women’s Tour standings … READ MORE →

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2016 Haywood Ski Nationals in Whitehorse Day 1 – Veterans Claim Team Sprint Titles

(Whitehorse, Yukon) – Two veteran squads captured the first titles of the weeklong Haywood Ski Nationals on Saturday in Whitehorse. Canmore residents skiing out of Foothills Nordic Ski Club, Jesse Cockney and three-time Olympian … READ MORE →

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USA’s Burke Stellar 6th Again as Schempp Takes Men’s Pursuit in Khanty-Mansiysk

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Siberia) – Tim Burke delivered another top level 6th-place finish in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit in Khanty-Mansiysk as an encore to Friday’s season-best sixth place in the men’s 10km sprint. The effort tied … READ MORE →

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USA’s Masters Locks up Marathon Series Title + Gold and Silver for Canada @IPC XC Finals in Vuokatti

(Vuokatti, Finland) – The USA’s Oksana Masters once again headlined the winners at the IPC Cross-Country Skiing World Cup Finals on Saturday, March 19, securing the series title with a victory in the marathon … READ MORE →

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Makarainen Wins Women’s 10km Pursuit @Khanty-Mansiysk – Dunklee 22nd, Ransom 34th as Soukalova Takes Overall

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Siberia) – Finland’s Kaisa Makarainen captured the 10km women’s pursuit gold medal two days after winning the sprint event at the final round of the BMW IBU World Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk. She recovered from … READ MORE →

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Dahl and Boner Win Birkebeinerrennet

(Norway) – More than 10.000 skiers from all over the world woke up very early today in Norway. Around 5:00am the first busses brought the athletes to the starting-area in Rena, where the 78th … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Senior Team Coach of National Ski Team Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada

(Canmore, Alberta) – Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada is seeking an outstanding Senior Team Coach to provide leadership of the National Ski Team targeting the podium for 2018 and beyond. Reporting to the High … READ MORE →

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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces 2017 Schedule of Events

– The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) board of directors today announced the 2017 American Birkebeiner schedule of events slated for February 23-26, 2017. North America’s largest cross-country ski race, the American Birkebeiner, is … READ MORE →

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USA’s Burke Stellar 6th as Eberhard Wins Men’s 10km Sprint @ IBU World Cup Khanty Mansisk

(KhantyMansisk, Russia) – The USA’s Tim Burke stormed to a fantastic sixth place in the men’s 10km Sprint race at the IBU World Cup in Khanty Mansisk, Russia, logging only one shooting penalty and … READ MORE →

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USSA SuperTour Finals and L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships – Mar. 21-26

(Craftsbury, VT) – The 2016 USST SuperTour Finals and L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships are hitting the trails of Craftsbury, VT, this March 21-26. Come race, volunteer or spectate as we close … READ MORE →

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2016 Haywood Nationals in Whitehorse – Mar. 19-26

(Whitehorse, YK) – Come to watch Canada’s top Nordic skiers and local heroes in action at the Haywood Nordic Ski Nationals in Whitehorse, March 19-26 – Knute Johnsgaard, Emily Nishikawa, Dahria Beatty, Alex Harvey, … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee 25th in Women’s 7.5k Sprint, Makarainen Victorious @ IBU World Cup Khanty-Mansiysk

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Susan Dunklee (USA) raced to a 25th-place finish in the women’s 7.5-kilometer sprint on Thursday as the final World Cup event of the season, BMW IBU World Cup 9, got underway … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Emily Weekes Cracks Top-Five at IPC World Cup Cross-Country Ski Sprint Race

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Emily Weekes put together her second straight top-five finish at the IPC World Cup finals in Vuokatti, Finland – this time in the cross-country skiing sprint race. Weekes, who was fourth … READ MORE →

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Interview with Jessie Diggins after Ski Tour Canada 2016

(Canmore, AB) – At the final Stage 8 of Ski Tour of Canada, a Classic Pursuit 10km race held at the Canmore Nordic Centre, American Jessie Diggins wowed herself and spectators with the third … READ MORE →

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Denver Claims 23rd NCAA Ski Championship in Steamboat Springs

(Steamboat Springs, CO) – Over four days that included both Nordic and alpine competitions, in the end the Denver Pioneers won the school’s 23rd NCAA Championship in Steamboat Springs, CO, March 9-12.
Overall, the Pioneers … READ MORE →

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Interview with Matthias Ahrens Biathlon Canada Head Coach

(Canmore, AB) – SkiTrax caught up with Matthias Ahrens, Head Coach of Biathlon Canada, who was in the legendary Holmenkollen stadium with 40,000 screaming fans watching the Canadian Men’s Relay squad including Christian and Scott … READ MORE →

Mark Arendz (Can) [P] CCC

Canada’s Weekes 4th, Arendz 5th, USA’s Masters and Soule 6th at IPC World Cup Finals in Vuokatti Days 1-2

(Vuokatti, Finland) – On the opening day of the IPC World Cup Finals in Vuokatti, Finland, Canada’s Mark Arendz had a solid fifth in the men’s 7.5km standing biathlon sprint. Arendz dropped out of … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – High Performance Coach – Alberta World Cup Academy

(Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) has a current opening for a High Performance Coach for the 2016/17 training year. As a designated NTDC, the Academy is part of Cross Country … READ MORE →

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Register for the CCSAA Annual Conference 2016 – Apr. 5-6

– Registration is open for the CCSAA Annual Conference, April 5 & 6, 2016 at Snow Mountain Ranch Fraser, CO. Register before March 21 for a free analysis of your website from David Lively … READ MORE →

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CCES Reminds Athletes to Check Status of Medications

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to remind Canadian athletes of the importance of checking their medications against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2016 Prohibited List, which … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest Standings after Canmore 10/15km FR

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest after the penultimate 10/15km FR, Stage 7, in Canmore as we have an uber close competition … READ MORE →

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2016 USSA Junior Nationals Telemark Days 1-4 Wrap Up Reports, Results, Photos

(Cable, WI) – Warm weather and tough conditions greeted 500 top 14-19 year old skiers as the 2016 USSA Junior National Championships kicked off Monday, March 7, on the historic and grueling Telemark Trails … READ MORE →

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Canadian XC Ski Head Coach Justin Wadsworth Announces Resignation

(Canmore, AB) – One of the most accomplished head coaches in the history of the Canadian National Ski Team, Justin Wadsworth, will take a break from coaching following the Haywood Ski Nationals, Cross-Country Ski … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bailey Scores 10th, Burke 12th in Men’s 15km Mass Start @IBU Worlds as Boe Topples Fourcade

(Oslo, Norway) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey had a near-perfect day in the men’s 15km mass start finishing a solid 10th as the IBU World Championships came to a close on Sunday in Oslo. Johannes … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee 11th and Canada’s Crawford 15th in Women’s Mass Start as France’s Dorin Habert Claims 3rd Gold at IBU Worlds

(Oslo, Norway) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee was just out of the top ten finishing 11th, while Canada’s Rosanna Crawford was 15th in the women’s 12.5km mass start won by France’s Marie Dorin Habert, … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Takes 5th as Norway’s Sundby Rules Pursuit Finale for Ski Tour Canada Crown and WCup Overall – USA’s Hoffman 34th

(Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished a valiant fifth in front of a boisterous crowd, as Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR) bided his time and then attacked for a decisive victory in the men’s … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins 5th as Johaug Wins Women’s Ski Tour Canada and WCup Overall Crystal Globe – Canada’s Nishikawa 37th

(Canmore, AB) – Norway’s Therese Johaug executed an incredible performance in the final Stage 8 women’s 10km CL pursuit at Ski Tour Canada, as she caught and passed teammate Heidi Weng to secure the … READ MORE →

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Canada Wins Stunning BRONZE in Men’s Relay @IBU Worlds in Oslo – Norway Takes Gold with USA 8th

 (Oslo, Norway) – Team Canada’s Christian and Scott Gow, Nathan Smith and anchor Brendan Green, delivered historic BRONZE in Men’s Relay 4×7.5km, today in Oslo at the 2016 IBU Worlds with an amazing run that is dream … READ MORE →

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Interview with Finland’s Matti Heikkinen

(Canmore, Alta.) – We caught up with Finland’s Matti Heikkinen following his victory on Stage 7, the men’s 15km Skate Individual Start, at the penultimate round of Ski Tour Canada in Canmore, Alta, for … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Stellar 4th as Finland’s Heikkinen Captures the Men’s 15km FR @ Ski Tour Canada

(Canmore, Alta.) – Finland’s Matti Heikkinen secured the men’s 15km skate individual start in dominant fashion for his second podium at the Tour. He was joined on the podium by Russian Evgeniy Belov, in … READ MORE →

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Diggins Strong 5th as Oestberg Wins Penultimate Women’s 10km FR in Canmore @ Ski Tour Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Norway and Mashus teamed up on the penultimate Stage 7 at Ski Tour Canada as Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg claimed her first victory at the inaugural Tour winning the women’s 10km Individual … READ MORE →

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Norway Claims Women’s Relay Victory on Home Snow at IBU Worlds – USA 13th, Canada 15th

 (Oslo, Norway) – The Norwegian women’s team delivered gold on home snow claiming the 4x6km Relay over France and Germany on Friday at the IBU World Championships in Oslo, Norway. The U.S. women’s relay squad finished 13th … READ MORE →

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Vauhti Launches New Hydrocarbon-Free Ski Cleaning and Maintenance Products

– After constant research and development process Ski wax company from Finland Vauhti Speed launch unique liquid hydrocarbon free cleaner and care product line for skin skies. Vauhti’s care products and trademarks are under … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (NOR) [P] Nordic Focus

Interview with Norway’s Petter Northug in Canmore at Ski Tour Canada

(Canmore, Alta.) – Going into the final two races of the inaugural Ski Tour Canada, Norwegian star, Petter Northug, is in second overall behind Sergey Ustiugov of Russia, the current leader by 47.3 seconds. A … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest Standings after Canmore Skiathlon

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax Ski Tour Canada 2016 Contest after the Stage 6 Canmore Skiathlon as tkteam continues to lead with 620 points and an … READ MORE →

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Career-bests for USA’s Bailey 15th and Canada’s Scott Gow 18th as Fourcade Wins 4th Gold in Men’s 20K @IBU Worlds in Oslo

(Oslo, Norway) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey was the top North American finisher in the Men’s 20km Individual start event at the IBU Biathlon World Championships in Oslo today as he placed a career-best … READ MORE →

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Harvey 7th and Babikov 10th in Men’s 30K Skiathlon @ STC Canmore as Sundby Storms to Victory

 

(Canmore, AB) – Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR) packed a powerful punch to claim the men’s 30km Skiathlon in Canmore as Canada’s Alex Harvey grabbed a strong 7th while Ivan Babikov had his best performance … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins 11th as Norway’s Weng Takes Johaug in the Women’s 15km Skiathlon @Canmore – Canada’s Nishikawa 37th

(Canmore, AB) – The unstoppable Norwegian train featured Heidi Weng besting Therese Johaug at the line in the women’s 15km Skiathlon (7.5K CL+7.5K FR) on Stage 6 of Ski Tour Canada in Canmore, with … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest Standings after Canmore CL Sprint

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax Ski Tour Canada 2016 Contest after the Stage 5 Canmore CL Sprints as we have a new contest leader team tkteam … READ MORE →

Petter Northug [P] Angus Cockney

The Sasseville Report – Norwegian Attitude + More on Ski Tour Canada

(Canmore, Alta.) – Norwegian attitude: I woke up this morning pissed. Last night I read that the Norwegian men decided not to try their best in the final of the sprint on Tuesday (Mar. … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Crawford Strong 14th and USA’s Dunklee 18th in Women’s 15k Individual @IBU Worlds in Oslo, France Goes 1-2

(Oslo, Norway) – Canada’s Rosanna Crawford (CAN) logged a strong 14th place in the women’s 15k Individual event today at the IBU Biathlon World Championships in Oslo as France went one-two, courtesy of Dorin … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Valjas 11th as Pellegrino Claims Historic Men’s Sprint Crystal Globe in Canmore

 
(Canmore, AB) – Italy’s Federico Pellegrino hammered to victory under blue skies in the men’s 1.5km Classic sprint claiming his first classic sprint win over Norway’s Eirik Brandsdal and Maurice Manificat of France. The … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins Strong 6th as Norway’s Falla Takes Women’s CL Sprint and Fabled Globe @ Canmore – Canada’s Beatty Solid 15th

(Canmore, Alta.) – Norway ruled the women’s 1.5 km Classic sprint as the final leg of Ski Tour Canada got underway in mild conditions at Canmore with Maiken Caspersen Falla leading a Norge podium … READ MORE →

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Interview with US Head Coach Chris Grover @ Canmore

(Canmore, Alta.) – With four stages to go to the conclusion of Ski Tour Canada 2016 and the FIS World Cup season wrap we caught up with Chris Grover, US Head Coach, to get … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada Canmore – Training PHOTOS

(Canmore, AB) – Here are some great training photos from yesterday’s training session as skiers prepare for today’s Sprint CL races in Canmore as the final leg of the inaugural Ski Tour Canada begins. … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks Assistant Coach

(Fairbanks, AK) – Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks’ Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) junior racing program is looking for an assistant coach to begin work this summer.
Our team has been steadily growing and improving since … READ MORE →

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Dunklee Claims Career-best 10th in Women’s 10km Pursuit @IBU Worlds in Oslo – Dahlmeier Wins

 (Oslo, Norway) – American Susan Dunklee fought back to claim a best-ever 10th in the women’s 10km Pursuit on Sunday at the IBU World Championships in Oslo, a day after she delivered a career-best eighth in the … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Smith 15th in Men’s Pursuit as Fourcade Wins 3rd Straight Gold @IBU World Championships

 (Oslo, Norway) – Martin Fourcade of France nailed his third straight gold in the men’s 12.5km pursuit as Canada’s Nathan Smith charged to 15th from 46th for a stellar day at the IBU World Championships in Oslo. … READ MORE →