(Canmore, AB) – The Board of Directors of Fast and Female is pleased to announce that Casey Peirce will join the organization in the role of Executive Director. Peirce brings a wealth of amateur … READ MORE →

(Truckee, CA) – The United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) SuperTour Finals are set to launch from April 4-11 featuring over 200 of the most talented cross-country skiers in the world. The United … READ MORE →

– Poland’s Cross-Country skiing star Justyna Kowaczyk won the first edition of the ladies’ BMW xDRIVE Trophy and left Falun, Sweden in a brand new BMW X1.
Kowalczyk collected 332 points and clearly topped the … READ MORE →

(Regina, SK) – Cross Country Saskatchewan is looking for a uniquely independent spirited technical director / high performance coach to inspire young skiers to experience success while carving new innovative futures.
Cross Country Saskatchewan is … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – SkiTrax has learned that a new Canadian ski company is about launch an incredible new product – the world’s first foldable ski. Company officials were tight-lipped about the new ski but … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – The 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals wrapped up on Saturday and following the competitions everyone gathered for the final awards banquet where SkiTrax’s Drew Goldsack was on hand to snap … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Brent McMurtry will leave his cross-country ski career standing on top of the podium on the final day of the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals on Saturday. One of the … READ MORE →

– The World Cup concluded in Sweden last weekend. The US had an unprecedented nine skiers racing – seven who qualified by being in the top 50 of the World Cup rankings plus two … READ MORE →

  (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Panel has upheld the appeal of Estonia’s Andrus Veerpalu against a three-year ban by the International Ski Federation (FIS) following an out-of-competition doping control … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Fast and Female’s event at the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals on Friday was a big success with 20 FF ambassadors and over 100 girls in attendance. Another beautiful day greeted … READ MORE →

– This is more than leading and growing a comprehensive winter sports organization and venue. This is about supporting the pride and passion of 30 million Canadians. It’s about bringing us to the edge … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – SkiTrax caught up with Canadian National Teamer Len Valjas, from Toronto, who returned home from Europe where he snagged two medals, and claimed the Open Men’s Classic Sprint title … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Canada’s top cross-country ski sprinters, Daria Gaiazova and Len Valjas, put on a show in front of the country’s Nordic community by winning the classic-ski sprint titles at the … READ MORE →

– We caught up with US star Kikkan Randall on her way back home following her amazing season in Europe and managed to score this one-of-a-kind photo with the now legendary cross-country skier.
Randall is … READ MORE →

(Vancouver, BC) – Canada’s seven National Snow Sport Organizations have formed a marketing consortium to attract corporate partnerships and they have hired one of the country’s premier strategic marketing agencies to help them do … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – With conditions heating up in Callaghan Valley as the week goes by, the classic short sprints were blazing fast today. The categories for the day were Juvenile Boys and … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the delay and thrilled to announce the overall standings and winners of the second annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest after the Engadin Skimarathon 42km  free … READ MORE →

– FIS Has a Double Screw-up Weekend – FIS’s efforts to reject the athlete’s demands to bring the Falun courses under control so they would be safe, were lame as they attempted to take … READ MORE →

(Steamboat Springs, CO) – SSWSC has partnered up with the other large facilities and organizations at Howelsen Hill to form the Howelsen Sports Complex Partners.  These partners include SSWSC, the Rodeo, Ice Rink and … READ MORE →

– Ski racer Eric Packer has compiled a great video of his 2013 OPA Cup season. Packer, 23, competes for the SMS T2 professional ski racing team based out of southern Vermont. He had … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Following today’s races SkiTrax caught up with winners Daria Gaiazova and Brent McMurtry who took home the titles in the women’s and men’s 10/15km Individual Start CL races today … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Canada’s National Ski Team athletes cranked up the heat at the Haywood Ski Nationals in Whistler B.C. on Tuesday as Daria Gaiazova and Brent McMurtry won gold in the … READ MORE →

(Middlebury, VT) – Former Middlebury skier and two-time U.S. Olympian Andrew Johnson has been named the new head coach of the nordic ski program at Middlebury College. Johnson comes to Middlebury from the University … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – SkiTrax caught up with Canadian Men’s XC Team Coach Justin Wadsworth after the FIS World Cup finale in Falun, Sweden this past weekend to get his take on the 2012/13 season, … READ MORE →

(Labrador City, NL) – The 38th PAL Great Labrador Loppet was an exciting event to remember. It was very worrisome on Friday night with blowing snow, 60-80Km winds and low visibility. But we persevered, … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – We caught up with the USA’s Kikkan Randall in Falun, Sweden, following her historic 3rd place finish in the overall World Cup standings – a first for an American woman – … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Brian McKeever and Heidi Widmer were crowned Canadian Champions for the first time in their career after winning the men’s and women’s individual start cross-country skate-ski race at the … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – The final race of the 2012/13 FIS XC World Cup season ended as expected with Norway’s Petter Northug Jr. claiming the Falun Mini Tour crown and the overall World Cup Series title.

The … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall accomplished what no other American female skier has done before, placing 3rd in the overall World Cup standings as she clinched the final podium spot with her … READ MORE →

– Registration for the FIS Calendar Conference 2013/14 in Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) from June 5-8 is now open. The deadline for registrations is April 20. Please find the latest time schedule of the various FIS … READ MORE →

– It has come to WADA’s attention that the black market substance GW501516 is being sold to and used by some athletes. The side effect of this chemical compound is so serious that WADA … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – Start 15th, finish 15th. What could be easier…? When the USA’s Kikkan Randall leaves the start line in the women’s 10km FR Pursuit race on Sunday, the final women’s contest of … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Crowds of spectators turned out on a bluebird day to watch the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals’ first race, the team sprint, at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley, and … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – Veteran classic aficionado, Eldar Roenning of Norway, timed his final lunge perfectly besting Russia’s Maxim Vylegzhanin at the line for the victory in the men’s 15km CL at Falun at round three … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – Marit Bjoergen lead another Norwegian podium sweep in the women’s 10km CL at Falun but Kikkan Randall’s strong 19th place today solidifies the American’s 3rd place in the overall WCup standings … READ MORE →

(Whistler, BC) – The weather at WOP (Whistler Olympic Park) was clear and cold yesterday evening and grooming commenced at 6pm until about midnight according to Dirk Van Wijk, chief of course preparation for … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – Kikkan Randall is one busy woman. The US XC Ski squad’s team leader is also the FIS Athlete’s Rep and she spent most of Thursday talking with fellow athletes and the … READ MORE →

(Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – With over 800 participants signed up, the 2013 Haywood Cross Country Ski Nationals are sure to be an exhilarating week of races full of up-and-coming talent from across Canada.
Tomorrow, … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – Norway’s Petter Northug Jr. edged closer to his final goal this season – to take home the men’s overall FIS World Cup Series crown – as he lead a Norwegian podium … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – USA’s Kikkan Randall is storming strong, even as the end of the World Cup season quickly approaches. Only days ago, she successfully defended her World Cup Sprint crystal globe, but the … READ MORE →

(Falun, Sweden) – As the FIS XC World Cup Series Finale wraps up this weekend in Falun, Sweden concerns and protests regarding the final courses have led to a flurry of emails, tweets and … READ MORE →

– Salomon Nordic wants your input on Classical skis, boots, and bindings. Complete this survey today and you’ll be entered to win a number of great prizes including some S-Lab skis. Please start the … READ MORE →

– IOC medical commission chairman Arne Ljungqvist knows time is running out but according to a CBC.ca interview he’s vigilantly retesting samples for banned substances from the Torino 2006 Winter Games with more advanced techniques … READ MORE →

(Sochi, Russia) – Mark Arendz put the finishing touches to a memorable season by locking up the overall IPC World Cup biathlon title after winning the bronze medal in the men’s 15 kilometre biathlon … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada will ski into communities across the country with a one-of-a-kind marketing campaign that showcases the universal appeal of the sport to Canadians of all ages and abilities in … READ MORE →

(Stockholm, Sweden) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall came to Stockholm knowing she had successfully defended her Sprint Cup title and looked forward to receiving the Crystal Globe from the King of Sweden once again. … READ MORE →

(Stockholm, Sweden) – Petter Northug (NOR) was all business today as he took over the overall World Cup leader’s bib with his victory in the men’s 1.1km CL Sprint on the palace course in … READ MORE →

(Stockholm, Sweden) – The final World Cup sprint of the season unfolded on a sunny and cold but windy day as Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk delivered a majestic performance in front of Stockholm’s Royal Palace … READ MORE →

(Stockholm, Sweden) – Canada’s Dasha Gaiazova placed fourth in the Stockholm classic sprint qualifications led by Finland’s Anne Kylloenen. Fellow Finn Kerttu Niskanen qualified second, with Slovenia’s Katja Visnar in third. American results include … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI) – As the sublimation market booms, Mt. Borah has been discovering new ways to advance their custom team apparel offering. Neon, a color known for its pizazz in style and value … READ MORE →