November 29, 2011 (Bozeman, MT) – The USSA Super Tour races scheduled for this weekend in Bozeman, Montana, are in jeopardy of being cancelled due to lack of snow at the Bohart Ranch … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 29, 2011 (Kussamo, Finland) – Check out this video, courtesy of FIS Cross Country, featuring highlights of a press conference with Canadian star Alex Harvey and the American star Kikkan Randall. Both … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 29, 2011 (Sjusjoen, Norway) – Check out these great highlight videos from the FIS XC World Cup action in Sjusjoen, Norway, where Norway’s Marit Bjoergen recorded her record-breaking 47th career World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 28, 2011 (Kussamo, Finland) – While all eyes were watching Norway’s Petter Northug and Switzerland’s Dario Cologna duking it out for overall supremacy in the World Cup mini-tour in Kuusamo, Finland, this … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 28, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – While Marit Bjoergen surprised noone with her victory of the mini-tour title in Kuusamo, Finland this past weekend, North American fans were also given plenty to cheer … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2011 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Following the conclusion of today’s IBU Cup competition in Ostersund, US Biathlon has announced the following roster of athletes who will compete in the IBU World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2011 (Kuusamo, Finland) – The strong, gusty winds that swirl around Northern Finland played a major role in defining events of the weekend past, but in the end, the athletes wrote … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – With the 2011/12 Viessmann FIS XC World Cup season officially underway, we are pleased to announce the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest standings after round one … READ MORE →2 comments

November 27, 2011 (Kuusamo, Finland) – This weekend’s World Cup mini-tour in Kuusamo wrapped up with a two-man duel for the overall victory between Norway’s Petter Northug and Switzerland’s Dario Cologna. Northug began … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen stormed to victory taking home the overall World Cup mini-tour title in Kuusamo on Sunday, finishing second in the final 10km classic pursuit behind … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2011 (Finland) – Check out this great video of One Way from Finland’s new service and promotion truck launched this World Cup season providing race service on site to their many teams … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – The North Americans continued their assault at the World Cup mini-tour in Kuusamo today as the US women demonstrated the great progress they’ve been making by placing … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2011 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Here are some brief results from the women’s USSA SuperTour 10km Classic on Day 3 in West Yellowstone, the final day of competition. Jesse Diggins (CXC … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – Petter Northug of Norway grabbed the overall lead in the World Cup mini-tour in Kussamo today with a convincing win in the men’s individual start 10k freestyle … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – Day 2 of the World Cup mini-tour in Kuusamo kicked off with a women’s 5km freestyle race held in blustery conditions. Once again Norway’s Marit Bjoergen was … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2011 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Here are some great photos capturing lots of the 10km/15km freestyle action on Day 2 of the USSA SuperTour in West Yellowstone where skiers are enjoying … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2011 (Kuusamo, Finland) – Team North America was out in force on Day 1 at the first mini-tour on round two of of Viessman FIS World Cup in Kuusamo, Finland. American … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2011 – This FIS Fact Sheet is intended to provide an update on FIS Anti-Doping Activities leading up to and during the 2011/12 season. The fight against doping remains an important … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2011 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Day Two of the USSA SuperTour proceeded today in West Yellowstone with the distance skate races – 15km for the men and 10km for the women. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2011 – The True Sport Foundation announced today its Call for Nominations for the 39th Canadian Sport Awards (CSA). Canadian Sport Awards Recognize Canada’s Top Athletes, Coaches and Corporations for 2011. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2011 (Kuusamo, Finland) – Teodor Peterson (SWE) and Marit Bjeorgen (NOR) were victorious in today’s classic sprint races in Kuusamo, Finland, the first of three days of racing in the first … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011 – Devon Kershaw’s Bindings – the short solution is to change systems – how many more times do you have to be chasing your skis in the crowd before you … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – Check out this great interview with Canada’s Alex Harvey direct from Kuusamo, Finland where round two of the Viessman FIS XC World Cup unfolds tomorrow. Harvey is … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011   – Check out the third installment of our new SkiTrax audio series, Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, featuring legendary commentator and sports reporter Peter Graves. Our guest this week is US skier, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011 (Kuusamo, FIN) – The Viessmann FIS World Cup moves to Kuusamo, Finland this weekend for the official Nordic Opening of the season with all Nordic disciplines converging for a massive … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Here’s a great selection of photos by Ian Harvey from Toko from the season-launch USSA SuperTour Sprint Showdown at West Yellowstone which featured a 1.67 km classic … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011 – Tommorow, the Czech Republic’s top Cross-Country Skier, Lukas Bauer, will kick off his FIS Cross-Country World Cup season, while Finland’s Matti Heikkinen will sit out the second round of … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2011 (Kuusamo, Finland) – Today will see the official launch of new FIS campaign known as Skiers and Snowboarders Say NO! to Doping – “Clean as Snow” in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland.
Say … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 24, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Check out this breathtaking, heart pumping video that gives fans and racers alike a glimpse of the upcoming cross country skiing Alberta World Cup scheduled for December … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 23, 2011 (West Yellowstone, MT) – We caught up with some the winners of the the Sprint Showdown at round one of the USSA Supertour in West Yellowstone, including women’s 1.647km classic sprint champ … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 23, 2011 (West Yellowstone, MT) – The USSA Supertour kicked off to a great start today in West Yellowstone with a series of individual sprints in both classic and skate technique. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 23, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax is excited to report that 463 contestants from 28 countries are competing in the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest. Participation for this truly international contest, … READ MORE →2 comments

November 23, 2011 (Sjusjoen, Norway) – Check out the gallery of photos below from this past weekend’s World Cup opening races in Sjusjoen, Norway, courtesy of  the USST’s Holly Brooks. The women of … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 22, 2011 (Ruka, Finland) – After traveling North/East yesterday up here to Kuusamo, my motivation to write a report on how the weekend went eluded me. Simply put – the weekend wasn’t … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2011 – The National Nordic Foundation’s Drive for 25 was a huge success, with over 750 Nordic enthusiasts pledging their support for America’s future Cross-Country and Nordic Combined stars on November … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2011 – CAAWS announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations offering sport programs targeted to girls and women.
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November 21, 2011 (Sjusjoen, Norway) – Without a doubt, one of the most stressful weekends for a cross-country ski racer is the first meaningful race weekend of the year. All of the skiers … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 21, 2011 (Caribou, ME) – The Maine Winter Sports Center is pleased to host the 10th Mountain Division Junior Nordic and Junior Biathlon Championships in 2012. These events serve as Maine’s state-wide … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2011 (Toronto) – The CBC’s Scott Russell and Sports Weekend are conducting an online vote for Canada’s best athlete of 2011.  Devon Kershaw is on the shortlist among a dozen athletes … READ MORE →2 comments

November 20, 2011 (Sjusjoen, Norway) – Petter Northug’s trademark finishing kick gave Norway a seemingly easy victory in the men’s World Cup 4x10km relay in Sjusjoen, Norway this afternoon. Local fans were treated … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2011 (Sjusjeon, Norway)  – In another stunning display of raw power and control the Norwegian women lead by Marit Bjoergen delivered a 1-2 punch as Norway I and II landed on … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 20, 2011 Following the recent positive doping case against Juha Lallukka (FIN) FIS Nordic Director Jurg Capol was back in the news on YLE (Finnish TV) urging the powers that govern doping … READ MORE →4 comments

November 20, 2011 (West Yellowston, MT) – It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone, Mont., and the official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away.  The Rendezvous Ski Trails … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2011 (Sjusjoen, Norway) – Norway grabbed the top two spots on the podium to the delight of local fans in the men’s World Cup 4x10km relay in Sjusjoen, Norway this afternoon, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2011 (Sjusjøen, Norway) – Norway continued its dominance in women’s World Cup skiing this morning claiming the top two spots on the podium while placing four teams in the top seven … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2011 (Sjusjøen, Norway) – The 2011/12 Viessmann FIS XC World Cup Series got underway today in Norway despite some curve balls from Mother Nature and the North Americans were out in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2011 (Sjusjøen, Norway) – If Sweden’s Johan Olsson was feeling any lingering effects from a shoulder injury suffered earlier in the fall, he wasn’t showing it at this morning’s opening World … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 19, 2011 (Sjusjøen, Norway) – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) has fired early warning shots at the opening round of the 2011/12 Viessmann FIS XC World Cup Series season opener in Sjusjøen taking her … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – The final flurry of team registration the SkiTraxFIS Fantasy World Cup 2011/12 Contest is underway and to accommodate the last rush of contestants we’ve extended the final … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2011 (Morrisville, Vermont) – While many ski races in Scandinavia were being canceled due to lack of snow, the 3rd Annual  SkiErg World Sprints took place last weekend in locations around … READ MORE → 0 comments