(Oestersund, Sweden) – SkiTrax checked in with Canada’s Rosanna Crawford and the USA’s Lowell Bailey after the opening round of the IBU World Cup in Sweden this past weekend. Crawford led out the mixed … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Following yesterday’s 10/15km CL events at the FIS XC World Cup Ruka opener we caught up with Canada’s Emily Nishikawa, Alex Harvey, and NST coach Justin Wadsworth. We also checked in … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – On Day 2 of the Ruka opener American Sadie Bjornsen was the top NA skier 17th in the women’s 10km CL race while Devon Kershaw was solid in 14th in the … READ MORE →

(Oestersund, Sweden) – The Mixed Relay kicked off the IBU World Cup season with an exciting to-the-wire finish that saw France’s Martin Fourcade cut a 26s deficit to catch and outkick the two leaders in the finishing … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey continued his strong start to the season claiming 7th in the men’s 15km CL while teammate Devon Kershaw was solid in 14th as Iivo Niskanen (Fin) secured his … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, Montana) – Rosie Brennan (APU Nordic Ski Center) was the only woman to break the 27-min mark on her way to victory in the women’s 10km FR distance race today on Day … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Following today’s FIS XC World Cup Ruka opener we caught up with the USA’s Ida Sargent and Kikkan Randall along with Alex Harvey, Andy Newell and Simi Hamilton for their take … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, Montana) – Canada’s Alysson Marshall (AWCA-NST) and teammate Heidi Widmer went 1-2 in the season opener USSA SuperTour women’s 1.5km FR Sprints yesterday in West Yellowstone, Montana and we caught up with Marshall for her take … READ MORE →

(Kuusamo, Finland) – American Ida Sargent delivered a personal best 5th place finish as she put the USA in the women’s 1.4 CL Sprint final today at the Ruka season opener 2014-15 FIS XC … READ MORE →

– Three Olympians were named to the 2015 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team that opens its FIS World Cup campaign this weekend in Ruka, Finland. The team includes Olympic champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, Montana) – Dakota Black Horse Von Jess (Bend Endurance Academy) took his first unofficial victory of the season topping the men’s field in the season opener USSA SuperTour 1.5km FR Sprints at … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce that the deadline for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2014/15 International Contest has been extended until 12 midnight EST on Thurs, Nov. 28. With almost 400 teams … READ MORE →

– Fossavatnsgangan (Fossavatn Ski Marathon) in Iceland is looking forward to a memorable 2015 season. This year will not only mark the 80th anniversary of the event, it will also be the inaugural race … READ MORE →

– Do you train hard and beyond limits? Share your best training picture with us and win a Polar M400 heart rate monitor. To enter the contest post a picture on your Instagram account … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, Montana) – Check out this live feed on XCountry Live direct from West Yellowstone where the 2014/15 USSA SuperTour season opener 1.5km FR Sprints are underway today. Then on Saturday, Nov. 29 check … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – This is your last chance to register your team in the 7th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2014/15 International Contest for a shot at winning the grand prize Fischer Carbonlite … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – As a new Olympic cycle begins, Canadian XC ski veteran Alex Harvey does not intend to slow down. His 2013-2014 season was marked by ups and downs. Among the highlights, was … READ MORE →

– National Ski Associations are invited to submit nominations of candidates for the FIS Athletes’ Commission during the respective FIS World Championships in 2015. The Commission, which discusses and addresses issues concerning athletes, is … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury, VT) – We’re excited to invite everyone to the Craftsbury Opener this Sunday, November 30. In a new twist this season, we’re making one change to  this traditional early season interval start freestyle … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final countdown is underway as the deadline approaches to register your team in the 7th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2014/15 International Contest. The grand prize is a Fischer … READ MORE →

– During the recent FIS Council meetings in Oberhofen (SUI), FIS Athlete Commission Chair Kikkan Randall from the USA took a historic seat at the table of the FIS Council meetings. FIS Cross-country caught … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) announced earlier this month that Jordan Buetow has joined the coaching staff as head Nordic Development Team Coach for the 2014 – 15 ski season.  Jordan Buetow, … READ MORE →

– For the 13th time, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup and the Nordic Opening will take place in Ruka (FIN). This upcoming weekend, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup will begin in the gateway to … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Alberta would like to announce the opening of a one year temporary position for Program Coordinator, covering a maternity leave. The position will commence on January 12, 2015. Please find the … READ MORE →

– This year the Drive for 25 raised over $215k for Cross Country and Nordic Combined development programs. Every year our Nordic community says YES WE CAN and collectively we come together for our next generation … READ MORE →

– You may have seen the new fundraising campaign on the CCC website: The Canadian Excellence Fund. This is something I have been working hard on with CCC for a few months and that … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – The 2014-15 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today on the eve of the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener this weekend in Ruka, Finland. All 10 members … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific is a world class Olympic and Paralympic training environment as designated by Own the Podium. Through the support of our national and provincial partners, our team of sport … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Following today’s 15km CL race at the SportEvent Gällivare Lapland venue where he placed 5th we caught up with Canadian veteran Devon Kershaw for a brief chat. This was his first … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Canada’s Alex Harvey landed on the podium again claiming 3rd with teammate Devon Kershaw 5th in the men’s 10km CL at the SportEvent Gällivare competitions today in Sweden in the lead … READ MORE →

– It as another busy day of competition across Scandinavia including Rovaniemi, Finland; Beitostolen, Norway; Bruksvallarna, Sweden; Saariselkae, Finland; Gallivare, Sweden. Our next race report will be from the World Cup season opener next weekend … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With over 150 team entries so far, our 7th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2014/15 International Contest for skiers around the world, is well under way. Featuring over $4,000 in … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – The US XC Ski Team is in Finland preparing for the upcoming FIS World Cup season that starts next weekend in Kuusamo and Sadie Bjornsen is now up at our “Sodie” Training … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The TwentyTen Group is a leading-edge strategic marketing and sponsorship firm with a growing international client base. Operating in Toronto and Vancouver, the TwentyTen Group strives to elevate the potential of … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Canada’s Perianne Jones earned her first FIS victory in the women’s 1.2km CL sprint today to kick off her season while Russia’s Sergey Ustiugov pipped fellow Canuck Alex Harvey with a … READ MORE →

(Gallivare, Sweden) – SkiTrax caught up with Justin Wadsworth, the Head Coach of the Canadian National Ski Team, that is currently at their final training camp in Gallivare, Sweden. The squad is preparing for … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Grinders are Rich Pettit and Geret Coyne. If you have competed on the international Nordic circuit for Canada in the last 25 years, you will likely remember having your skis … READ MORE →

– Therese Johaug and Martin Johnsrud Sundby started their seasons off just as they left them in March of 2014.  Both Johaug and Sundby took home the Overall World Cup crystal globes in 2013-14 … READ MORE →

– The opening weekend of competition in Bruksvallarna, Sweden, featuring most of the Swedish National team, saw Charlotte Kalla and Johan Olsson victorious in the 5/10 km classic events.

Today’s event was the first of … READ MORE →

– On November 18, IOC President Thomas Bach revealed the 40 proposals that make up Olympic Agenda 2020, a strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement.
During the public launch of the recommendations … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Nine top U.S. women ski jumpers have been named to the 2014-15 U.S. Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team ahead of an exciting World Championships, World Cup, and Continental Cup schedule.Veteran ski … READ MORE →

– My past month has been full of fun events, highlights being the Fast and Female Power hour in Whitehorse in conjunction with my trip home and starting the race season with the two … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – As we enter a new Olympic quadrennial, Canada is searching for our next generation of World Cup athletes. We have a strong group of developing athletes but they need to gain … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With the first FIS World Cup kicking off the season in Kuusamo, Finland on Nov. 29, we’re pleased to announce the launch of our annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2014/15 Contest … READ MORE →

– The FIS Cross-Country World Cup 2014/15 presented by Viessmann starts next week in Ruka (FIN) but the Cross-Country Skiing season already started last weekend with the first competitions of the Eastern Europe Cup … READ MORE →

(Winthrop, WA) – Help us raise money for the Methow Valley Nordic Team. There are approximately 110 youth skiers involved in our program – almost 20% of our youth population skis! Your support helps … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – 11 days. 7 races. Eastern Cups, SuperTours, Carnival Races, Masters Races, and the always timeless Craftsbury Marathon. Hundreds of racers from all over the country, including top domestic skiers competing … READ MORE →

– CXC will host a day-long Level 100 CXC/USSA Coaches Certification program in Minneapolis on Sunday November 30th. The program will be conducted from 8am to 5 pm at the Loppet Foundation Headquarters located … READ MORE →

(Callaghan Valley, BC) – Cross Country BC held its fall Callaghan Valley Training Centre / BC Ski Team / BC Development Squad Camp on ski trails made from stored snow at Whistler Olympic Park … READ MORE →

– Through participation, through donations, through general energy, this was the most powerful Drive for 25 yet. Thanks to all who donated, share, posted, ambassador-ed, and generally kept the drive alive for the last … READ MORE →