March 13, 2013 (Drammen, Norway) – It was mission accomplished for Polish star skier, Justyna Kowalczyk, who stamped her mark in Drammen taking the women’s 1.28 CL FIS World Cup city sprints while securing the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2013 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Bert Boyer, Ph.D. who is a Professor of Molecular Biology, a Director at the Center for Alaska Native Health Research and Associate Director of Human Health, Institute … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2013 (Labrador) – Menihek Nordic is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Canadian National Masters Cross Country Ski Championships for 2014. The event will be a festival of … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2013 (Drammen, Norway) – The 1.28 CL FIS World Cup city sprints are underway in Drammen as the FIS World Cup season is in its final phase. In the women’s qualifications, … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – Own the Podium is an innovative independent organization that was created to bring together the key partners involved in leading and funding high performance sport in Canada. … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2013 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Hannah Boyer and Logan Hanneman got to experience something rare and special on Tuesday: a clinching anchor leg on their home trails for a national championship.
Boyer, a … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2013 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Norwegians got flowers and glory for sweeping the podium of the Junior 1 division. They won’t get medals, however, nor will they get points in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2013 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Alaska and New England each achieved a sweep in the opening girls races at the U.S. Cross Country Junior Nationals ski championships.
Norway, despite owning the day’s most … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2013 (Whistler, BC) – From March 15-30 of 2013 Whistler Olympic Park (WOP) will host the “Sea to Sky Nordic Festival,” a ski event that will exceed the size and scope … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are thrilled to announce the winners and final overall standings of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest following the one week waiting period that recognizes … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2013 (Oslo, Norway) – I went for a short skate ski this morning with Sadie Bjornsen and Tad Elliott. We skied from the hotel in Vierumäki. I was a little sore … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – The 2013 Alberta Winter Triathlon Provincials take place on Saturday, March 23 at the Canmore Nordic Center. There will be full-distance, novice distance, and duathlon events. Course … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2013 (Engadin, Switzerland) – On Friday evening Pierre Gudeon (FRA) placed third in the night sprint, but was accidentally given the cheque for first place. Maybe it was a sign? When … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2013 (Sochi, Russia) – A see-saw battle saw the lead change several times before Germany took control on the final leg as Laura Dahlmeier, 19, overtook the Ukraine’s Mariya Panfilova to … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2013 (Sochi, Russia) – In front of a hometown crowd Team Russia prevailed to win the Men’s 4×7.5 km Relay by a whopping +38.3-second margin on Sunday in Sochi, a preview … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – We caught up again with Sadie Bjornsen who earned another personal best (18th), her first top-20 distance result on the WCup, making it back-to-back career best ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – Petter Northug (NOR) silenced any remaining dis-believers in his ability to time trial delivering a decisive victory once again in the men’s 15km CL individual start World … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – Brisk -15 degree temperatures greeted skiers in Lahti this morning as the day belonged to Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) who scored a resounding win in the women’s 10km … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – We caught up with the USA’s Kikkan Randall following her dramatic win over Norwegian star Marit Bjoergen at the women’s 1.55km FR Sprint World Cup in Lahti, as … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2013 (Middlebury, VT) – The University of Colorado rallied with a first place and two runner-up efforts to comeback from a 54-point deficit to win its 19th NCAA Championship on Saturday at … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2013 (Sochi, RUS) – Frenchman Martin Fourcade stormed to victory despite tough slow conditions that included mild temperatures around 1.6°C, light snow, and a slight breeze. But the slow skiing due … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – It was a good day at the office for Sweden’s Emil Joensson as he locked up the men’s Sprint Cup title taking the 1.55km FR sprint final over Ole … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – In a dramatic match up in the women’s 1.55km FR Sprint World Cup final in Lahti, the last skate sprint of the season, the USA’s Kikkan Randall … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 08, 2013 – Check out the latest tweets and news as USA Olympians Kikkan Randall and Lindsey Vonn are part of the famous Idatarod – billed as the world’s last great race … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 08, 2013 – Swedish speed king, Emil Joensson, takes FIS XC for a look inside the Swedish Wax Truck to see how they create rocket skis for one of the fastest men … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 08, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – On Friday at the opening day of the Lahti Ski Games a traditional Nordic weekend in Finland, Bryan Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) finished seventh in the individual … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 08, 2013 (Bend, Oregon) – The Bend, Oregon-based XC Oregon elite development team announces the renewal of our Visiting College Skier Program for Summer 2013.  Within this unique program, college skiers awarded … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 08, 2013 (Lahti, Finland) – Kris Freeman, Tad Elliott and I decided to ski on the great tourist trails here in Vierumäki this morning instead of driving the 35 minutes into Lahti. … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 08, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – I am just finishing up my week of Championships here in Val di Fiemme… looking back on all the great moments. At the same time, … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 07, 2013 (Middlebury, VT) – Vermont’s Anja Gruber took the women’s 5km interval start FR crown for the host team at the famed Rikert Nordic Center with a time of 15:31.1 as … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 07, 2013 (Sochi, RUS) – Matching his same result as one season ago in Sochi, Russia, American Tim Burke finished 5th at 51 seconds behind Martin Fourcade of France, today’s winner in … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 07, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We apologize for the error in the Standings after the Women’s 30km CL initially posted and thank several contestants who contacted us about the problem. Here are the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 07, 2013 (Biwabik, Minn.) – The 29th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cross Country Ski Race will be held at Giants Ridge on Saturday, March 9, 2013.  “With the recent heavy snowfall, the race … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 07, 2013 (Devil’s Thumb Ranch, CO) – Karhu is back in the U.S. after a few years of absence from the market. The brand, which is best known for its line of … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 06, 2013 (Truckee, Calif.) – Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, located in Truckee, Calif., is proud announce that it has been chosen to be one of the host venues for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 06, 2013 (Middlebury, VT) – Check out this cool video courtesy of EISA in honour of the 2013 NCAA Skiing Championships, hosted by Vermont’s Middlebury College, now underway at the Middlebury Snow … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 06, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are happy to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the Women’s 30km CL competition. Check out our coverage of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 06, 2013 (Sweden) – Check out this video of participants crashing hard as they hit an icy patch of track during this year’s 90km classic Vasaloppet marathon ski race in Sweden between … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 06, 2013 (Whistler, BC) – In a few short weeks, athletes from around the country will converge on Whistler for the 2013 Haywood Cross Country Ski Nationals. March 23 to 31 will … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 05, 2013 (Middlebury, VT) – Hosted by Vermont’s Middlebury College, the 2013 NCAA Skiing Championships, are set to commence in less than 24 hours as all teams have arrived. The championships include … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 05, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Here’s a selection of more photos from the Men’s 50km CL and the Women’s 30km CL races, the final events at the 2013 FIS Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 05, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The USA’s Kris Freeman didn’t have the Worlds he was hoping for but showed his top form is there with a strong leg in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 05, 2013 – I’m Back – A small sabbatical or hiatus as I was away skiing at various events. Lots has been going on during this time and here are some afterthoughts … READ MORE → 1 comment

March 04, 2013 (Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Kate Fitzgerald (USA) bettered her performance landing on the top step of the podium at the Slavic Cup in Nove Mesto on day 2 of … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 04, 2013 (Mora, Sweden) – Canada’s Andrea Dupont, known for her sprinting prowess on the Haywood NorAm circuit, finished an impressive 11th in the women’s field of the fabled 90km Vasaloppet in … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 3, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the Team Relays. Check out our coverage of the women’s race that saw Norway’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 03, 2013 (Oslo, NOR) – The USA’s Tim Burke had a stellar day finishing just off the podium in 4th in the men’s 15km Mass Start, as the IBU World Cup competitions … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 03, 2013 (Mora, Sweden) – Jörgen Aukland, who won the Vasaloppet in 2008 with has five previous top placings, earned Norway’s fourth overall Vasaloppet victory today. Ole Ellefsaeter, 1971, and Anders Aukland, … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 03, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Sweden’s Johan Olsson delivered an astounding historic win on Sunday in the men’s 50km CL, the final race of the Nordic World Championships in Val di … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 03, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw who placed 5th in the men’s 50km CL at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games is not on the start line for the men’s … READ MORE → 0 comments