– Be discovered, meet national team coaches, chat with Paralympians who have “been there,” and just have fun with a great group of competitively-focused athletes of all ages and at all levels of skill … READ MORE →

(Hayward, WI) – Have a background in Development and interested in joining the Birkie Team? The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated, as reflected in the Birkie Mission Statement, to … READ MORE →

– We’re off and running. The 2015 Drive for 25 (D25) begins officially today and the next six weeks will raise tens of thousands of dollars for skiing development in the U.S.
Throughout the drive, … READ MORE →

– Greetings New England Coaches, applications are due this Wednesday September 30th for New England Junior National Team Coaches and Wax Techs. If you want to be a part of this dynamic team next … READ MORE →

(Lahti, Finland) – Stora Enso, a renewable materials company, has been announced as the presenting sponsor of the 2017 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti (FIN). Together, Stora Enso and Lahti 2017 aim … READ MORE →

– The second ladies’ coaching seminar took place in Seefeld (AUT) from 25th-27th September 2015. Former top Italian Cross-Country skier Gabriella Paruzzi and other international speakers prepared an intensive programme for 18 participants from … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the athletes and teams who have made the shortlist for November’s 2015 Paralympic Sport Awards, which are proudly partnered by Allianz and will recognise … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, ON) – Sean Crooks was inducted into Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, along with four other honourees on Sept 26. Crooks was encouraged by his parents to participate in Nordic sports … READ MORE →

September 27, 2015 (Park City, UT) – Olympian Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team held off a hard-charging Veronika Mayerhofer of Austria to claim the win at the Red … READ MORE →

September 26, 2015 (Montreal, Que) – The friendliest and most spectacular race of the season is back for it’s 3rd edition on December 11- 12, 2015. Book your weekend now! While student-athletes from Laval University’s … READ MORE →

(Beverly, MA) – Well-known and well-liked, Charlie Kellogg, passed away on September 21, 2015 following a relatively short battle with cancer surrounded by the warmth and love of his family.
He saw the world through … READ MORE →

– The Drive for 25 (D25) is almost here. Over the past 3 years, our D25 grassroots fundraising campaign has rallied and unified the American skiing community in support of the future of American … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – On Thursday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), and Deloitte launched Game Plan – a high performance athlete wellness and transition program designed to give Canadian athletes new tools to pursue excellence … READ MORE →

– Fischer has announced the launch of the Twin Skin. Building on their collection of performance waxless options, Fischer offers the Twin Skin as a complimentary classic ski designed to kick in variable conditions without … READ MORE →

– The 2016 Competition season racing license is now available for purchase online here.  Three levels of licenses are being offered this season including a Development License for $15, Junior License for $55 and … READ MORE →

(Salzburg, Austria) – Austrian cross-country skier Harald Wurm is being investigated for a suspected doping offence reports AP. On Sept. 21, the Austrian anti-doping agency, Nationalen Anti-Doping Agentur Austria (NADA), confirmed that the 31-year-old … READ MORE →

– Ski Wax Company Vauhti from Finland is proud to start cooperation with Diamond Head Sports Inc. Cooperation will boost Vauhti’s position and presence in the market and strengthen its sales and service forces … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – Following a decision by Women’s Ski Jumping USA (WSJ-USA) to focus more on its successful Fly Girls development program, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) will take on an … READ MORE →

(New Gloucester, Maine) – New England Nordic Ski Association and Craftsbury Outdoor Center extend long-standing partnership for another season with Craftsbury signing on as an official sponsor of NENSA and hosting the 2015-16 EasternCup … READ MORE →

(Wilmington, New York) – NCAA Champion Patrick Caldwell took the win in the men’s race while Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Mary Rose topped the women’s field at the 9th annual Climb to the … READ MORE →

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is proud to host the 2016 National Nordic Sports Grooming Conference taking place in Vernon, BC this coming spring April 4-6. Last hosted by Sovereign in … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Young girls ages 8 to 18 will spend an afternoon training alongside Olympians and U.S. Ski Team stars when the Fast and Female Champ Camp returns to the USSA Center of … READ MORE →

– AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, is looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals who are committed to improving sport in Canada to join its board of directors. Elections for three positions – … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – With the 2015-2016 snow sport season kicking off in just a few short weeks, the seven members of Snow Sports Canada happily took delivery of their first shipment of custom designed … READ MORE →

– As part of its role in providing guidance to anti-doping organisations, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today published a global list of Athlete Support Personnel who are currently suspended from working with Athletes or … READ MORE →

– It’s been a busy and informative 5 days for coaches around New England, with time for some fun too. Last Wednesday and Thursday, 18 coaches took part in the first ever L200 coach … READ MORE →

(Wilmington, New York) – Countdown to race day has started. Climb to the top of Whiteface, New York’s 5th highest peak for a 360-degree panoramic view of the Adirondacks, New England and Canada on … READ MORE →

(Oslo, Norway) – Norwegian XC superstar, Petter Northug will not likely be skiing for his national team during the next season according to a press release from Norges Skiforbund, the country’s xc ski federation.

The … READ MORE →

(Oslo, Norway) – Work is expected to start in the next few months on Skihallen, the world’s largest indoor ski centre, reports The Local Europe AB. The planned six-story building will contain 36,000 square meters … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Conjuring harmony between athletics and academics is a deeply personal journey. For some, it’s as elusive as Nirvana, a long and arduous struggle achievable only after much sacrifice and self-reflection. For … READ MORE →

(Almaty Kazakhstan) – American Nita Englund (Florence, WI) came away from the final two weekends of FIS Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix with a big step forward in her international career, taking fifth in Sunday’s … READ MORE →

– Former German junior & U23 team coach Marcus Cramer has taken over the coaching of  Olympic and Tour de Ski champion, Alexander Legkov and Sergey Turyshev, both of Russia.

Cramer’s job will be creating … READ MORE →

(Germany) – A record number of 40 skiers took part in two parallel training camps of the Swedish national team in Toblach and Oberstdorf from August 25th – September 4th. The men’s team ran … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Purchase tickets before September 30th and be entered to win two VIP access passes for the Ski Tour Canada*!
Cross Country Canada’s 2016 National Ski Team Presentation and Fundraiser will take place on October 26th, at … READ MORE →

(Seattle, WA) — Madshus, the world’s leading performance Nordic ski company, is pleased to announce that Olympians Brian and Caitlin Gregg (Team Gregg) have signed on to continue racing exclusively in Madshus skis, boots, … READ MORE →

– The Cross-country Canada (CCC) Women’s Committee is hosting another athlete conference call! The call is open to any female athlete with a valid CCC license for the current year. The goals of this … READ MORE →

(Putney, Vermont) – The Putney School, a residential high school in Putney, Vermont is seeking a Head Coach, Nordic Skiing, with previous experience to run their competitive program for the winter trimester: December 1-12 … READ MORE →

(Norway) – Norwegian ski queen, Marit Bjoergen, is six months pregnant but still training intensively. According to Norway’s Dagbladet, the renowned superstar, who expects to give birth in late December, has revealed plans for … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, ON) – The chief of Fort William First Nation hopes to make the idled Big Thunder ski hill an economic opportunity for his community reports the The Chronicle Journal. Chief Peter Collins … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – Notice to New England Coaches…there is still space available for the National Cross Country Coaches Sympoisium, Sept. 11-13, at the NY Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. See presenter … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, Ontario) – The Lappe Nordic Ski Club is an organization of over 300 members in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We offer recreational and racing Nordic ski programs for all ages with an emphasis … READ MORE →

(Alaska) – American world-class xc skier, Kikkan Randall, is from Alaska where snow is a way of life and the passion for skiing runs deep. As climate change takes hold Randall’s home is on … READ MORE →

(Wilmington, New York) – Check out this cool video of the upcoming 9th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race that climbs for 5 miles/8km with an average 8% grade up the … READ MORE →

– Agamenticus Ski Club of York, Maine accepting applications for two part-time positions: Assistant High School XC Ski Coach & Assistant Middle School XC Ski Coach. Candidates should have a strong cross-country skiing background … READ MORE →

– IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing has confirmed the 2015-16 season calendar, featuring six World Cups and the first Asian Cup as the sport expands in the region ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic … READ MORE →

– Well, it’s been awhile. In late February I had a bi-lateral knee replacement, which was one of more interesting periods of my life and left me pretty flat for the next 2-3 months. Also some … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – USSA announces an impressive slate of key presenters for this year’s National Cross Country Coaches Sympoisium, Sept. 11-13, at the NY Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. See presenter bios … READ MORE →

(Wanaka, New Zealand) – A quality international field featuring Olympians and national champions provided spectacular action at the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ FIS Cross-Country Skiing Australia New Zealand Continental Cup (ANC) Sprint at … READ MORE →

– The CCC Women’s Committee has launched a Female Athlete Forum on Facebook. This is a group for female athletes who hold a valid CCC racing license. This group allows female cross country skiers … READ MORE →

(Hayward, Wisconsin) – Tom Kelly, longtime American Birkie public relations leader and ski historian, held court on Aug. 12 commemorating the legacy of the legendary race and also showcased plans by the American Birkebeiner … READ MORE →