(Muonio, Finland) – Kazakhstan’s Alexey Poltoranin continued his winning ways from last season where he recorded a career-best four World Cup victories taking the Sprint CL victory in Muonio, Finland on Friday as the … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Donate $20.14 to support Canada’s cross country skiers on the road to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi and beyond. Donors will receive an exclusive “Inside Track” welcome package from Cross Country … READ MORE →

(Muonio, Finland) – Muonio is often considered to be the area with the longest ski season in Finland and is located high above the Arctic Circle in the western corner of the country. They … READ MORE →

– Here are the latest job postings in the Canadian sports sector, including openings at the Coaches Association of Ontario, Institut national du sport du Québec, and the Alberta Sport Development Centre NW.
Community Partner … READ MORE →

– Petter Northug has signed a representation agreement with the Norwegian Ski Federation for the upcoming season. This means that he is eligible to participate in the World Cup, Tour de Ski and the Olympics.
It … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – With less than 90 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the recipients of the 2014 Molson Canadian “Fund a Champion” Campaign were announced. The contribution will see … READ MORE →

(Mono County, Calif.) – More and more people are opting for the stamina and scenery of cross-country skiing to get the most out of winter fun. Those looking for wide-open meadows of solitude and … READ MORE →

(Johannesburg, South Africa) – As part of its new Anti-doping Code, which comes into effect on January 1, 2015, WADA has announced it will extend the penalty for doping from a two-year ban to … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Starting today you can publicly recognize and honour an influential woman by nominating her to CAAWS’ Most INFLUENTIAL Women List for 2013 at caaws.ca. CAAWS publishes its Most Influential Women List … READ MORE →

(Whistler, BC) – Diamond Head Sports Ltd., of Whistler, BC is proud to join the Callaghan Valley Training Centre’s (CVTC) supplier pool for the 2013/14 season. As the national distributor for Halti (clothing) and … READ MORE →

(Syktyvkar, Russia) – During the General Assembly of the Masters Cross-Country Ski Association (WMA) in Russia’s Syktyvkar, delegates from more than 20 nations had a full agenda. The gathering, which took place from 2nd-6th … READ MORE →

– This season, the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup presented by Viessmann will get underway in Germany’s Klingenthal. A snow depot, which was set up in the past winter in the Vogtland-Arena, has made … READ MORE →

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves spends some time talking with Tiger Shaw, who will be replacing legendary Bill Marolt this Spring as the President and CEO … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MO) – Skiers attending this year’s West Yellowstone Ski Festival will have a better opportunity to demo the industry’s newest skis and boots. Each brand has moved to an indoor demo that’s … READ MORE →

(Burlington, VT) – Have you ever wondered how the CTA keeps all 300 miles of the Catamount Trail maintained and ready for those deep powder turns and relaxing meandering skis every winter? Our recipe … READ MORE →

– In keeping with their commitment to amateur sport in Canada, Investors Group is once again offering $5,000 each to 20 of our country’s high performance athletes to assist with costs of training and … READ MORE →

– With over 75cm of Okanagan powder falling from the skies and staying, our trail crews have been hard at preparing for the November 8th opening of the 2013-14 Nordic Season. 70+KM of trails … READ MORE →

– During a training session on Monday Olympic Champion Dario Cologna of Switzerland injured his right ankle and will require surgery. Initial testing revealed damage to a ligament in the ankle but an MRI … READ MORE →

– Here are the latest career postings in the sports sector, including positions with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Organizing Committee, Sport Alliance Ontario, and Institut national du sport du Québec.
Deputy Manager, Venues
Organization: … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) — Women’s Ski Jumping USA athletes will be well prepared for the World Cup season and the Olympic Winter Games thanks to the exciting new support of the Milk Processor Education Program … READ MORE →

– The folks at Fischer are excited about the upcoming Fall Camp at West Yellowstone.  This year, they want to try something a little different and hopefully a little better when it comes to … READ MORE →

– The three month journey of the NNF’s Drive for 25 comes to a close this week. In that time, Nordic Skiing has been buoyed by amazingly generous donors, greater levels of support, more … READ MORE →

(Golden, BC) – The Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre in Golden, BC was a hub of activity on Saturday, Nov. 9th, on the earliest opening the Golden Nordic Ski Club has ever seen. With twelve kilometres … READ MORE →

– A recent paper has revived an interesting, yet flawed debate regarding the issue of doping in sport, according to an article by South African sports scientist, Ross Tucker, on the Science of Sport … READ MORE →

(Albuquerque, NM) – It’s been nearly 10 years since the Lobo ski team captured the ‘s first – and to date, only – NCAA team title. Seventh-year head coach Fredrik Landstedt and his 2013-14 … READ MORE →

(Callaghan Valley, BC) – The snow is falling on the Sea to Sky Highway, and that can only mean one thing – cross country ski season is about to start!
Organizers of the Sigge’s Payak … READ MORE →

– Here are two job opportunities in the sports sector, including a volunteer position with Commonwealth Games Canada and an internship with the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Canadian Sport Leaders, Short-term, Project-based, International Volunteer Placements
Organization: Commonwealth … READ MORE →

(Pleasanton, CA) – Jakroo Custom Apparel is pleased to announce the launch of our Custom Nordic Collection. The new Nordic Collection features race suits, warm-up suits, and accessories in the best fabrics from all … READ MORE →

(Sun Peaks, BC) – Sun Peaks opens its cross country ski trails for the public Friday, November 8th. This date is two weeks ahead of schedule and is the earliest opening on record.
Ten … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation will hold their annual ski swap on November 16.  Used non-motorized gear and winter clothing are available at great prices.  Anyone can drop off … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With under a month to go to the FIS XC World Cup season opener, we’re excited once again to announce that Phase 1 of our international 4-in-1 SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World … READ MORE →

(Pittsfield, Vermont) – On a brisk and sun-drenched Nov. 3 day, several hundred friends and family gathered at the Pittsfield, Vermont home of the legendary Michael D. Gallagher to pay tribute to his extraordinary … READ MORE →

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – “These are the best early season ski conditions we’ve seen in five years,” said Scott Lemon, General Manager of Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre as the nordic trails open for skiing … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury, VT) – As of the beginning of this month, you can reserve your spot in the biggest ski race in the east: the 33rd annual Craftsbury Marathon! Choose between 25 and 50k options … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to alert the Canadian sport community that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2014 Prohibited List, which will come … READ MORE →

(Vernon, BC) – Silver Star Mountain Resort launched its new MyMtnFlexiCard today as the resort prepares for a Nordic Opening of November 9 and an Alpine Opening of November 28th. In addition, Silver Star … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR) is pleased to announce a unique partnership with Cross Country Canada (CCC) and the National Ski Team that will serve to support the nation’s high-performance cross-country … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI) – As the season fast approaches, the buzz at Mt. Borah is all about Nordic. New for this season, Mt. Borah released an entirely new line of top-tier custom xc apparel … READ MORE →

– With ladies’ Ski Jumping new on the program of the Olympic Winter Games, the discipline is gearing up for an exciting future. FIS ladies’ Ski Jumping Race Director Chika Yoshida sat down with … READ MORE →

– Only 9 Days to go for the 2013 NNF D25 and 17 Days until Team USA Nordic Combined is headed to Kuusamo, Finland for the opening World Cups joining the US Cross Country team … READ MORE →

(Calgary AB) —Two of Canada’s cross-country ski athletes focused on competing at the 2014 Games in Russia, along with double Olympic medallist, Beckie Scott will ski into Morley Community School on the Morley Reserve … READ MORE →

– In this week’s edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, Peter Graves is joined in studio by three-time US Olympian Kris Freeman from Concord, New Hampshire. Freeman, who has been a major player for … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – Beckie Scott was interviewed yesterday on CBC Radio’s As It Happens radio show regarding CCES’s new initiatives to fight doping that include anonymous hotline people can call and provide information about … READ MORE →

(Mora, Sweden) – For the first time in its 90-year history, all competitions during the Vasaloppet Winter Week in 2014 will be completely full. Although space remains in the week-long event for children up … READ MORE →

(Stowe, Vermont) – Nordic enthusiasts from Vermont and beyond thronged on Nov. 2 to the grand opening of Kick and Glide: Vermont’s Nordic Skiing Legacy, the newest exhibit at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MO) – The first pass with the roller happened yesterday (Monday 11/4) and Doug caught this photo with the sun shining in between snow showers.  There are over 6″ on the ground … READ MORE →

(Whistler, BC) – Snow has covered the interior mountains of BC; people are skiing throughout the Thompson/ Okanagan region as a major storm delivered large amounts of snow over the weekend.
Register for the Glenn … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Today, in response to Canadian athletes’ demands for a clean sport environment, the Government of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) announced their contribution of … READ MORE →

(Montpelier, Vermont) – Mountain lifestyle brand Rossignol will headline the 2013-14 skiing and snowboarding season as the Official Ski Partner of Ski Vermont. The brands will combine efforts to reach millions of winter enthusiasts … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Check out these photos of US XC Ski Team star, Jessie Diggins, and Jason Cork, assistant coach for the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team this past Wednesday morning doing intervals … READ MORE →