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The Way I See It – Ski Tour Canada, Newbies, Pursuit Races

– Ski Tour Canada – The Tour is half-over and you couldn’t ask for it to be any better – as exciting as all hell and above all, it has been like winter – … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Salomon S-Lab Kit

Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest Standings after Quebec City Pursuit

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of this season’s SkiTrax Ski Tour Canada 2016 Contest after the Stage 4 Pursuit in Quebec City where the USA’s Sadie Bjornsen was the … READ MORE →

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Harvey Solid 4th in Men’s 15km Pursuit @Quebec City as Ustiugov Wins and Still Leads Overall

(Quebec City, Que.) – Canada’s Alex Harvey, dubbed the Prince of Quebec by World Cup points leader Martin Johnsrud Sundby from Norway, raced to 4th in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit at Quebec City … READ MORE →

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Diggins Takes Strong 5th as Norway Rules Women’s 10km Pursuit in Quebec City

(Quebec City, Que.) – While the day belonged to Norway the USA’s Jessie Diggins skied with heart moving up two spots to claim 5th in the women’s 10km Pursuit while her teammate Sadie Bjornsen … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Dunklee Claims Career-best 8th in Women’s Sprint @IBU Worlds – Burke Leads Men in 14th

(Oslo, Norway) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee enjoyed her best sprint finish ever at the IBU World Championships on Saturday placing eighth in the women’s 7.5km race with one penalty. Rosanna Crawford was the … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Harvey Claims Stellar Sprint Silver in Quebec City on Home Snow – Gros Wins as Pellegrino Captures Sprint Globe

(Quebec City, Que.) – In a down-to-the-wire finish Canada’s Alex Harvey put on quite a show winning silver in the 1.7km Freestyle Sprint World Cup in Quebec City becoming the first Canadian male to … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bjornsen 8th in Women’s Sprint @Quebec City as Nilsson Wins and Falla Captures Sprint Crown

(Quebec City, QC) – On a day where Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR) was crowned the overall Sprint World Cup champion, 22-year-old Stina Nilsson from Swede showed that there may soon be a changing of … READ MORE →

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USA 10th and Canada 11th in Mixed Relay @IBU Worlds in Oslo – France Triumphs

(Oslo, Norway) – Team USA claimed 10th followed by Canada in 11th in the 2×6+2×7.5-kilometer mixed relay as the IBU World Championships kicked off in Oslo, Norway. France won the gold over Germany only … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Salomon S-Lab Kit

Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest Standings after Montreal

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of this season’s SkiTrax Ski Tour Canada 2016 Contest after Stage 2 in Montreal where the USA’s Jessie Diggins was the top North American … READ MORE →

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Chris Frado to Retire as Executive Director of Cross Country Ski Areas Association

– CCSAA announced during the SIA Show the retirement of executive director, Chris Frado, effective October 7, 2016 after 30 years with the organization. Chris has been at the helm of CCSAA since August … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Strong 9th in Men’s 17.5km CL in Montreal @Ski Tour Canada – Iversen Wins

(Montreal, QC) – Canada’s Alex Harvey delivered another top-10 result in tough cold conditions claiming 9th in the men’s 17.5km mass start Classic race in Montreal on Stage 2 of Ski Tour Canada. His … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins [P] Angus Cockney

USA’s Jessie Diggins Claims 8th in Montreal on Stage 2 @Ski Tour Canada – Johaug Romps to Victory Again

(Montreal, QC) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins was the top North American again, claiming 8th in today’s 10.5km women’s mass start Classic race held on the flanks of Mount Royal in dowtown Montreal on Stage 2 … READ MORE →

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Hamilton Claims 3rd in Men’s Sprint FR for Historic US Podium in Gatineau @Ski Tour Canada – Canada’s Harvey 11th

(Gatineau, Que.) – The USA’s Simi Hamilton was also on fire at the opening round of Ski Tour Canada, lunging for a brilliant historic bronze in the men’s 1.7km Sprint FR final, as Canada’s … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins Takes 3rd in Women’s Sprint FR in Gatineau @ Ski Tour Canada – Canada’s MacIsaac-Jones 29th

(Gatineau, QC) – The opening 1.7km Sprint FR round of Ski Tour Canada in Gatineau delivered plenty of sizzle and could hardly have gotten off to a better start for Team USA as both … READ MORE →

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Middlebury Carnival/EISA Championships – University of Vermont Cleans Up

(Middlebury, Vermont) – After a season where all but one carnival were hosted at a reserve venue, the 2016 EISA Championship/Middlebury Carnival was held at Middlebury’s Rikert Nordic Center. During a week which brought … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins [P] Nordic Focus

Ski Tour Canada Gatineau Sprint FR Qualifications – Diggins and Hamilton Lead 9 North Americans into the Heats

(Gatineau, QC) – The Ski Tour Canada began this morning with a 1.7k skate sprint qualifier in Gatineau, Quebec with the Canadian Parliament buildings looming in the background. Cold, fast conditions made for some … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada Opening Press Conference + Training PHOTOS

(Gatineau, Quebec) – With Ski Tour Canada 2016 on the doorstep, excitement levels are high among athletes and fans alike as the opening press conference featured top skiers Federico Pellegrino (ITA), Maurice Magnificat (FRA), … READ MORE →

Therese Johaug [P] Nordic Focus

Ski Tour Canada 2016 – Facts and Figures

(Gatineau, Que.) – Norway looks set to win the top three positions for the third consecutive season. Last season Norway won the top six positions in the overall World Cup, a new record. Norway … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Emily Weekes has Breakthrough Biathlon Result @IPC World Cup in Germany

(Finsterau, Germany) – Para-Nordic rookie, Emily Weekes, fired a best-ever biathlon result at the IPC World Cup, placing sixth on Sunday in Finsterau, Germany. The 24-year-old knocked down 18 of her 20 targets in … READ MORE →

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The Way I See It – Birkie Dynamic Duo, Locke & Ski Tour Canada Selections

– US Dynamic Duo – Way to go you two…how long has it been since the US has dusted the Euros in both races at the Birkie? Caitlin Gregg with a relentless push for a … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Salomon S-Lab Kit

Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest – DON’T MISS IT

(Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss our inaugural Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest and the chance to win the fabulous grand prize – a Salomon S-Lab Kit including Carbon Skate Lab Skis, SNS Pilot … READ MORE →

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U.S. Head Coach Chris Grover Talks Ski Tour Canada

– The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is coming off a strong period 3 of the FIS Cross Country World Cup, heading to a unique World Cup Finals in North America with the eight-stage … READ MORE →

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Gatineau Loppet Results – Canada’s Scott Hill and USA’s Brandy Stewart Triumph

(Gatineau, Que.) – Thunder Bay’s Scott Hill, 21, with Lakehead University, was suffering from jet lag yet he still claimed the men’s 51km CL at the Gatineau Loppet on Saturday, Feb. 27, with Julien … READ MORE →

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US Junior Women Eighth in Relay @FIS Nordic Junior World Championships on Final Day 4

(Rasnov, Romania) – The FIS Nordic Junior World Championships wrapped up on Feb. 26 with a 4x5k and 4×2.5k freestyle relays pushed up from Feb. 28 due to a lack of snow. The U.S. … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada Video – Are You Ready ?

– The biggest Nordic ski event in North American history is just around the corner. Are you ready? Come cheer Team Canada for Ski Tour Canada 2016 starting on March 1 in Gatineau, Que. … READ MORE →

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FIS Nordic World Junior/U23 Championships Day 3 Freestyle 10/15km Individual Start Races – USA’s Ogden 13th Again

(Rasnov, Romania) – The USA’s Katharine Ogden (Stratton Mountain School) was the top North American again claiming 13th on Day 3 in the Junior women’s 10k individual freestyle races at the FIS Nordic World Junior … READ MORE →

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The Way I See It – Birkie, Racing Suits, US Girls, Nations Cup, Mt. Rundle and Winter

– Birkie Notes – I watched a fair amount of the web broadcast and it looks very unsupported dollar-wise, but even for its amateurish  presentation it was very exciting to watch. Who ever came up … READ MORE →

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Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest Launched – Registration Now OPEN

(Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the launch of our inaugural Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest and grand prize of an amazing Salomon Kit valued at $1,360, as the FIS XC Ski … READ MORE →

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FIS Nordic World Junior/U23 Championships Day 2 Classic individual Start 5/10/15km Races – USA’s Ogden 13th

(Rasnov, Romania) – Warm temperatures greeted the athletes and coaches on Day 2 of the competitions at the FIS Nordic World Junior and U23 Championships, making for very tough individual start 5/10/15km classic races. … READ MORE →

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Hegman, Pokorny Take Home Williams Carnival Pursuit Titles in Lake Placid

(Lake Placid, NY) – In a winter where the first four carnivals were held at two different sites, it was not unexpected for the Williams College Carnival to be moved from Woodford, VT to … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey trains at Mount Shark [P] Pam Doyle

Team Canada Announces 26 XC Skiers to Race at Inaugural Ski Tour Canada 2016

(Canmore, AB) – Seven Olympians will lead a team of 26 Canadians who will host the top Nordic athletes in the world for the biggest cross-country ski event ever in North America – the … READ MORE →

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Hardwood Ski and Bike Inc. Announces Retirement of Jack Sasseville

(Barrie, ON) – The Board of Directors of Hardwood Ski and Bike Inc. (Hardwood), one of Canada’s premier cross country ski and mountain bike resorts, announces the retirement of its President, General Manager and … READ MORE →

Logan Hanneman [P] FIS

FIS Nordic World Junior/U23 Championships Day 1 Sprints FR Report, Results

(Rasnov, Romania) – The FIS Nordic World Junior/U23 Championships 2016 kicked off on Feb. 22 with a 1.3km freestyle sprints in warm, wet and sloppy conditions. The USA’s Logan Hanneman led the North Americans … READ MORE →

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USA’s Erik Bjornsen 27th in Men’s 30km Skiathlon in Lahti – Sundby Rules Again

(Lahti, FIN) – Erik Bjornsen led the U.S. men in 27th in a men’s 30km (15kC+15kF) skiathlon on Sunday at the Pre World Championship event in Lahti (FIN). The Norwegians were back to their … READ MORE →

Sadie Bjornsen (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Bjornsen Solid 15km and Diggins 17th in Women’s Skiathlon @LahtiSkiGames

(Lahti, FIN) – The final World Cup race in Lahti was greeted by tough conditions as Sadie Bjornsen led the U.S. team with a 15th-place finish in the women’s 15km Skiathlon (7.5kC + 7.5kF) … READ MORE →

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Team USA Strong 7th In Mixed Relay @Youth Olympic Games on Final Day – Canada 16th

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Team USA’s Chloe Levins, Amanda Kautzer, Vasek Cervenka and Eli Nielsen took home a strong seventh in the mixed relay as the 2016 Youth Olympic Games wrapped up in Lillehammer on Sunday. Canada’s Tekarra … READ MORE →

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APU’s Norris Stuns Men’s Field with Debut Sprint Win at American Birkie

February 20, 2016 (Hayward, Wisconsin) – David Norris of APUNSC took the lead for the first time in the 51km race with two kilometers to go and held off six challengers in the final sprint … READ MORE →

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Caitlin Gregg Wins Record Fourth Birkie – Flowers 3rd

February 20, 2016 (Hayward, Wisconsin) – Caitlin Gregg of Team Gregg/Madshus claimed a record fourth career win at the 51km FR American Birkebeiner, winning a sprint finish down Main Street against France’s Aurelie Dabudyk, the … READ MORE →

Jessica Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Diggins Claims Second in Women’s Sprint FR @Lahti Games – Hamilton 17th in Men’s Race

(Lahti, FIN) – Jessie Diggins led the U.S. with another FIS World Cup podium result after qualifying second, as she raced to a stellar second-place in the women’s 1.6k freestyle sprint at the Lahti … READ MORE →

Ben Loomis [P] YIS/IOC-Jon Buckle

USA Eighth in Team Relay @Youth Olympic Games

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The Winter Youth Olympic Games closed the cross country competitions with a Nordic mixed team relay. The U.S. team included one female cross country skier, Hannah Halvorsen (Truckee, CA), one male … READ MORE →

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Watch Birkie Live on Sat. Feb 20 Morning

(Hayward, WI) – The American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon and part of the FIS Marathon Cup and USSA SuperTour takes place this weekend. Watch is live on Saturday … READ MORE →

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2016 New England Jr Team Named for USSA Junior National Championships – Mar. 4-13

– Congratulations to all who auto-qualifed and qualifed for this year’s New England JN Team. We have an impressive group of 62 going to Cable Wisconsin to ski and race on the Telemark Trails … READ MORE →

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NENSA Skiers Hosmer and Gray Win 6 Medals at 2016 Masters World Cup in Vuokatti

– Four NENSA skiers came home with medals and top results from the 2016 Masters World Cup in Vuokatti Finland. Bob Gray, Chris Dorion, Trina Hosmer and Dave Hosmer where among the 60 racers … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Ski Tour Canada 2016 Contest Launching Soon – WIN A SALOMON S-LAB KIT Valued at $1,360 US

(Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that our inaugural SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Ski Tour Canada 2016 Contest is coming soon with lots of great prizes up for grabs, including the sweet grand prize … READ MORE →

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USA 6th and Canada 13th in Biathlon Relay @Youth Olympic Games – USA’s Halvorsen 6th in Sprint CL and Wonders 8th in 10k FR

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The Youth Olympic Games continued in Lillehammer, Norway with strong results from Team USA in the cross-country Sprint, new Biathlon Single Mixed Relay and the cross-country 5/10km FR competitions.

 
Day 5 – … READ MORE →

[P] Canadian Paralympic Committee

Canadian Paralympic Committee Accepting Applications for 2016-2017 System Development Fund

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee invites Canadian sport organizations and clubs to apply, starting today, for the 2016-2017 granting round of the System Development Fund.
The System Development Fund targets initiatives connected to … READ MORE →

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Meet Kikkan Randall at YOKO Booth at Birkie Expo – Feb. 19

– Meet Kikkan Randall at the booth on Friday at the Birkie Expo Stop by the YOKO booth at the Birkie expo on Friday, February 19 from 2-3:30pm to meet World Champion Kikkan Randall … READ MORE →

Fast kids [P] CXC Youth Cup (2)

CXC Youth Cup Midwest Junior Championships & Festival Minneapolis – Mar. 5-6

(Minneapolis, MN) – After the Junior Birkie February 19, the Midwest Junior Championships and Festival is the final CXC Youth Cup event of the season. This event is a weekend full of fun competitive … READ MORE →

(l-r) Mike Elliott, Bob Gray, Mike Gallagher [P] courtesy of Borah Teamwear (2)

Birkie Champ Elliott to Race in 1972 Throwback Suit

(Coon Valley, WI) – Cutting edge meets family heritage when Tad Elliott, seeks to honor his Father’s successful skiing career, while attempting to clinch his second American Birkebeiner title this weekend at the 2016 … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Madshus Package

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2015/16 Contest Standings after Falun

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of this season’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the 2015-16 Viessmann FIS World Cup in Falun, Sweden, where Team USA’s Jessie Diggins … READ MORE →