– At the FIS Cross-Country World Cup opener at Ruka (FIN) the athletes wore a pink ribbon on their starting BIB’s on Sunday’s distant races. With this decent but powerful sign, the athletes reached … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final countdown is on to register for the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest open for team registration until Thursday, Nov. 29, at 12 midnight EST (extended … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard continues its content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) to provide a live streaming of all Super Tour events this season, beginning with this … READ MORE →

(Livigno, ITA) – This weekend Visma Ski Classics pro teams are facing each other in two prologue races in Livigno, Italy. On Friday, all the teams, 32 in total, will have their moment in … READ MORE →

– This scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross country skiing. The scholarship has been funded by Canadian university alumni cross country skiers and other interested … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest is underway as hundreds of fans around the world are stoked to be eligible to win great prizes while catching all … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – Top Canadian Alex Harvey finished just outside of the top-20 battling 22nd in the men’s 15km CL individual start as Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov was unstoppable winning gold for the second straight … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – Sadie Bjornsen led the Team USA charge again with a top-10 finish placing 8th in the women’s 10km individual CL won by Norway’s Therese Johaug as the FIS World Cup opener … READ MORE →

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Norway’s Guro Jordheim (University of Utah) topped the field in the women’s 5km FR as the season got underway in the US at the West Yellowstone Festival on Nov. 25 … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey began his 10th World Cup season with a personal best 8-place finish in the men’s 1.4km CL Sprint as Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov topped Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo in … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – Team USA’s Sadie Bjornsen was just outside of the top 10 finishing 11th in the women’s 1.4km CL Sprint  won by Russia’s Yulia Belorukova, who surprised the favourites at the opening … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – With 100+ teams already entered in the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest fans around the world are excited to catch the fever as the world’s best xc … READ MORE →

– World Para Nordic Skiing and the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS) will host an historic camp and competition for skiers with intellectual impairments in Bessans, France, from 9-14 December.
The aim … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We will be having our 3rd annual cross-country ski Warehouse Sale at Vellendtech located in the west-end of Toronto at 433 Horner Ave Unit#1. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! All … READ MORE →

– The new digital platform for Visma Ski Classics is launched today. It is designed with user experience in focus, making fans all over the globe a chance to easy access information about the … READ MORE →

– The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has notified the Kazakh Biathlon Union that nine members of the Kazakhstan biathlon team are provisionally suspended, according to Article 7.9 in connection with Article 7.11. of the … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Welcome to our 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest and your chance to win great prizes while watching the world’s best xc skiers battle for glory on the … READ MORE →

– We have an exciting new CHALLENGE on the table! There are 10 Divisions (see maps). If each division raises $500.00 AND gets 10 new ambassadors to create a donation page in the next … READ MORE →

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with Louis Bouchard, long-time coach of Canadian great Alex Harvey. Bouchard was recently named as Head Coach by Cross Country … READ MORE →

– The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is committed to supporting Junior Women undertaking full time study and competing at a National Level. The committee recognizes that the financial challenges associated with attending university … READ MORE →

(Beitostølen, NOR) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen grabbed her first podium of the season in the Women’s 10km FR in Beitostølen, NOR taking third on Sunday. Norwegian star, Therese Johaug (Nor), now back after … READ MORE →

(Prince George, British Columbia) – The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club operates the Otway Nordic Ski Centre, located minutes west of Prince George BC. The club has 55km of groomed trails, night skiing (10 km … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ont.) – A new book was recently launched called “The Trail Beckons: 100 Years of Cross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park” by Malcolm Hunter, who skied for Canada at the 1972 Winter Olympics and … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce that our 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest is launching soon and team registration will be opening shortly with lots of great prizing as … READ MORE →

– Although the World Anti-Doping Agency conditionally reinstated the Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA back in September, a new report in Reuters indicates that some concerns have arisen. One of the conditions of reinstatement is … READ MORE →

(Winthrop, WA‎) – The Methow Valley, home of North America’s largest groomed XC trail system, hosts the inaugural Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay on January 26, 2019. The 40km freestyle point-to-point race … READ MORE →

(PEI) – The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches and spectators to our … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – Plus de 800 skieurs de partout au Canada sont attendus pour participer aux Championnats canadiens de ski 2019, qui se tiendront du 13 au 20 mars. L’événement, qui se déroulera au … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins (Afton, Minn.) leads the 16-member 2018-19 U.S. Cross Country Team, announced today by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, with a strong focus on the 2019 World … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – A majority of Calgarians, 56%, voted against the city’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in the non-binding plebiscite held Nov. 13, despite support from Mayor Naheed Nenshi and other … READ MORE →

(Whistler, B.C.) – Situated within a pristine forest surrounded by mountains, Callaghan Country is a nature lover’s paradise and mountain adventurer’s playground. A short drive south of Whistler Village, you can experience the charm … READ MORE →

(Montreal, Québec) – The are a number of job opportunities for cross-country ski Instructors and Assistants at Les Amis de la montagne based at Mont Royal in Montreal, Que. Please note that the job … READ MORE →

(Calgary, AB) – Some decisions are so big, we need everyone to have their say. The 2026 Games will shine a global spotlight on the city, kick starting a new attitude, a new vision … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – What an inspiring evening on October 18, 2018 as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame celebrated the Induction of the Class of 2018 with Chandra Crawford honoured for her stellar career and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The 2026 Calgary Olympic bid movement got some positive news this week as the town of Canmore, Alberta voted 6-1 in favour of moving ahead, as long as certain funding conditions … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – The 2019 Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships will be held in Gatineau, Quebec (near Ottawa) at Nakkertok Nordic ski club from March 13th to 20th. Over 800 skiers are expected to attend … READ MORE →

(Banff, AB) – Marty Hall will join a handful of Nordic inductees in the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame when he officially enters as part of the class of 2018 during a ceremony on … READ MORE →

(Magog, Que.) – One of the most legendary Italian cross-country ski apparel brands, Sportful, is now available coast to coast thanks to MV Canada based in Magog, Que. not far from the home base … READ MORE →

(Canmore , AB) – This week, starting from Nov. 6, the Biathlon Canada Selection Trials will take place at the Canmore Nordic Centre and continue on Nov. 7 with the final wrap up event … READ MORE →

– Don’t miss this chance to compare yourself against other participants worldwide in a one-weekend showdown at the 10th annual SkiErg Sprints from Nov. 8-11. This yearly virtual race event is for everyone. There … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Olympic gold medal-winning cross-country skier Chandra Crawford was in Toronto on Oct. 18 for her induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame along with five other athletes and two builders.
Crawford has … READ MORE →

– Following the completion of the Rollerski Team Trials last week in Soldier Hollow, Utah, U.S. Biathlon has announced the roster for the opening BMW IBU World Cup in Pokljuka, Slovenia, Nov. 30-Dec. 9. … READ MORE →

– While Calgary is preparing for a vote to decide on whether to submit a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the two ski jumps at Canada Olympic Park (COP), part of … READ MORE →

(Midway, Utah) – The USA Biathlon World Cup and IBU Cup Rollerski Team Trials took place at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Centre in Midway, Utah, this past week from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. … READ MORE →

– Many questions arise from parents who are new to cross-country skiing as well as for many of the seasoned veterans. Parents may not realize how their support can enhance their child’s skiing experience … READ MORE →

(Stowe, Vermont)  – Julie Kern (SMS T2 / USST) topped the women’s field while Adam Martin (Craftsbury Green) was the fastest man at the Trapp Invitational Rollerski finale, Round #5 of the NENSA Bag Balm … READ MORE →

(Edmonton, Alberta) – To celebrate the 30th anniversary the first 100 people to sign up for the Canadian Birkie Ski Festival Feb. 8-10, in the 13 km, 31 km or 55 km ski events … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Don’t miss the Canmore Nordic Ski Club ’s annual ski swap taking place November 3 and 4 at the Bill Warren Training Centre in Canmore, AB. Cross Country Ski de fond … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – SkiTrax caught up with Kings Court winners Dahria Beatty and Len Valjas along with Distance Race winners Emily Nishikawa and Russell Kennedy at Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic Centre for their take … READ MORE →

(New York, NY) – On Oct. 31, Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall was in New York City to accept the AKTIV Against Cancer Inspiration Award for 2018. The luncheon and ceremony was held at … READ MORE →