(Ankaran, SLO) – The 2013 Forum Nordicum, the traditional meeting of the ‘Union of Nordic Ski Journalists’ which is part of the AIPS (‘Association de la Presse Sportive’), was held in Ankaran (SLO) from … READ MORE →

– With the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games  quickly approaching, Kashi® recently announced its official sponsorship of cross-country skier Kikkan Randall. Kikkan will work with Kashi to spread the word that living a healthy, … READ MORE →

– These guys can ski, and they can also play. Both athletes followed their fathers into music, both are gunning for the Sochi Olympics and both will bring their guitars when they go. See … READ MORE →

– Snow is on its way! With heavy snowfall predicted for the upcoming season,  it’s the perfect time to invite you to join us at our legendary 23rd annual BNJRT/BNC Expo and Ski Swap. The expo is … READ MORE →

(Burlington, VT) – You’re invited to a special evening of Fischer products, prize drawings and pro race fits. Skirack, Vermont’s only Fischer Nordic Race Center, and Mansfield Nordic Club, 2013 NENSA Club of the … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest from Devon Kershaw with the inside scoop on training in Californian and climbing Mt. Louis outside Banff; Jessie Diggins wants you to save the date – Nov. 10th that … READ MORE →

– Check out this cool behind-the-scenes exclusive training footage with Canadian cross-country ski racer, Dasha Gaiazova, as she prepares for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games. Gaiazova talks about the pain needed to train at this … READ MORE →

(Zurich, SUI) – One of the most important tasks of the Sub Committee for the World and Continental Cup was to discuss future calendars through the 2018/19 season.
Long-term Strategy
Development of Cross-Country skiing, exploring new … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Canmore’s Brittany Webster and Graeme Killick topped the Open Women’s and Men’s fields at the 3rd Annual Spray Drag Running Race in Canmore on Saturday. Zoe Roy was second in the … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – This is clearly how it’s done – put two monster jumps together under pressure and have superb technique. It made for a fine day for Nick Alexander (Lebanon, NH) to … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – October 19th is an important date for Canadian and U.S. skiers. On this day, the season starts in Canmore thanks to Frozen Thunder. In 2009, the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park … READ MORE →

– As we get closer to ski season, the attention of our staff turns more and more to our wax room.  Equipment orders are trickling in, and with that comes the task of stocking … READ MORE →

– Dear Skiers and Birkie Enthusiasts… so far sooo good! The 2014 Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival is being held Feb. 7-8 and registration is now open. The Early bird deadline is Wednesday, November 20.
For … READ MORE →

(Yellowstone, Montana) – Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.
For coaches, clubs, and teams
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(Hanover, New Hampshire) – Many cross country (XC) ski areas operate in an environmentally-friendly manner, and some of these operators, who are exemplars using the most sustainable practices, have created a collective of the … READ MORE →

(Pittsfield, Vermont) – Michael D. Gallagher, 72, of Pittsfield, Vermont passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Yonkers, NY, the son of Donald … READ MORE →

(Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, QC) – A 4.9km roller ski trail has been built up the flanks of Mont Sainte Anne. The project, which was the result of a partnership between Mont Sainte Anne, the Pierre-Harvey National … READ MORE →

(Huntington, Vermont) – The Camels Hump Nordic Skiers Association (CHNSA) is a 35 kilometers-plus trail system, ranging from carefully groomed skating runs to barely discernable backcountry challenges, located on unique mix of public and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – On October 20th, Fast and Female is hosting a “Champ Camp” event taking place on Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic Centre to celebrate the start of the ski season. Olympic … READ MORE →

– In March 2013 Cross Country Canada launched a one-of-a-kind marketing campaign that showcased the universal appeal of cross-country skiing to Canadians of all ages and abilities. Geared towards increasing awareness as well as … READ MORE →

(Zurich, SUI) – With just three weeks before the start of the 2013/14 season, the FIS Technical Committee Meetings were held in Zurich (SUI) as is traditional. Between 1st-5th October 2013, the FIS family … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest from Len Valjas who’s now back training hard after his knee surgery; Jessie Diggins who gets WOWED by 135 young participants at the recent Fast and Female camp in … READ MORE →

(Whistler, BC) – The Sport School Instructor delivers instruction and educational programs to guests of Whistler Olympic Park (WOP).  At WOP, Sport School Instructors often deliver introductory sport and community programming and are therefore … READ MORE →

– John J. Hugus M.D., age 57, from Wausau, passed away Sunday, October 6, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 17-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was an avid cross-country skier who founded … READ MORE →

– On September 24 and 25, board members from SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, along with National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) board members, joined forces in Washington, D.C. … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – USA Ski jumping athletes have truly become modern day Marco Polo’s this summer traveling around the globe in the quest for high-level international training and competitions, featuring some outstanding performances … READ MORE →

(Lenzerheide, Switzerland) – Last year, the FIS Tour de Ski made its first stop ever in Switzerland. Val Müstair, home area of Dario Cologna successful’s great sprint free on the 1st of January 2013. … READ MORE →

– CAAWS Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) Fund supports the development of women leaders and support organizations that are currently offering or creating sport programs targeted to girls and women. CAAWS awards 12 WISE … READ MORE →

– The coaching staff for the World University Games taking place in December is looking for  a potential  sponsor  and race support person.  This position is in addition to the team leader, coach and … READ MORE →

(Vancouver, BC) – Check out Sigge’s Nordic Racers Ski Club Wine and Cheese and Jackrabbit Ski Swap plus much more as the xc ski season soon gets underway…
Nordic Racers Ski Club Wine and Cheese
Thinking … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest tweets and vids from Holly Brooks on APU (very cool), Ivan Babikov’s tower of babel (aka baggage), Alexis Turgeon’s MSA palette, Sadie Bjornsen’s ski smile, Kikkan Randall’s battle w/the treadmill, … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Come challenge Alberta World Cup Academy in a running race up the Spray Lakes road! All proceeds go to helping support the team for their upcoming season!
Race Information:
Date: October 12th, 2013
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(Vermont) – Word of Mike Gallagher’s passing yesterday has left a large hole in many hearts today both in this country and abroad. Gallagher, who passed away on his 72nd birthday at his home … READ MORE →

– Following approval on 11th September 2013 by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee – of which FIS President Gian Franco Kasper is a member –, the 2014 List of Prohibited Substances and … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, QC) – Set aside for a long time, the Canadian long distance Loppet Championships will be back in 2014, right here in our backyard! Cross Country Canada and the Gatineau Loppet are pleased … READ MORE →

– Every skier loves a challenge. It isn’t long in this sport before someone learns that you can’t sit back and hope something happens, you have to work hard, you have to make. it. happen. 

This … READ MORE →

(Italy) – When the leaves start to turn in New England, nordic skiers come to full realization that fall leads directly to winter. Snow is just around the corner. But for professional nordic racers, … READ MORE →

(Greece) – On 29 September 2013 the Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. The professional ice hockey winger & ambassador for Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, member … READ MORE →

– The Larch Hills Nordic Ski Club is taking over the sport of cross- country skiing in BC. Despite the relatively warm climes of the interior, the Larch Hills cross country ski club has seen … READ MORE →

– The first step for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti (FIN) has been made with the first Coordination Group meeting, which took place there on 19th and 20th September 2013.
The Lahti … READ MORE →

The aim of these documents is to describe the criteria that will be used by Cross Country Canada for nominating Able-bodied athletes and Para-Nordic athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) for the 2014-15 … READ MORE →

– While it’s very early in the season any time that Therese Johaug (NOR) or Dario Cologna (SUI) are on the start line you can be sure they’re on the short list of top … READ MORE →

– The National Para-Nordic Development Training Camp this Dec. 5-7 is a development camp opportunity for Para-Nordic athletes aspiring to compete at the Canada Winter Games and be mentored by coaches across the country and … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest Tweets from Dasha Gaiazova, Chandra Crawford, Kikkan Randall, Sadie Bjornsen, Alex Harvey, Andy Newell and Holly Brooks as the seasons begin to change… and the smell of snow is in the … READ MORE →

(Whistler, BC) – Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club partnered with other coast region clubs to host a popular Teck Regional Fall Camp from September 13-15 in Whistler, BC. The camp was attended by 55 … READ MORE →

– First snowfalls have been announced by Sun Valley, Idaho, founded in 1936 as America’s first ski resort, where fives inches fell and heavy snow was expected through tonight, along with Deer Valley in … READ MORE →

– Check out the latest from Noah Hoffman at the Stelvio Glacier on the Swiss/Italian border; Perianne Jones who’s been on the go, go, go, from NZ to Whitehorse, to Almonte; Liz Stephen who … READ MORE →

(Minnepolis, MN) – Brian and Caitlin Gregg, renown Nordic skiers and 2014 Sochi Olympic hopefuls, announced today an event planned for this weekend in support of the National Nordic Foundation, cross country skiing’s grassroots … READ MORE →

(Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC) – Here’s the latest news from the Pierre-Harvey National Training Centre at Mont-Sainte-Anne, where they’re completing of the roller ski track. The paving is in progress and here are some photos taken … READ MORE →

(Stowe, Vermont) – The year-long Nordic Exhibit, that opens November 2 at the Vermont Ski And Snowboard Museum, will coincide with the 2014 Winter Olympics and will chronicle the development of Nordic skiing in … READ MORE →