September 15, 2011 – The National Nordic Foundation exists to help America’s young, dedicated, and driven Nordic talent realize their, and America’s, long term potential in sport and in life. The biggest hurdle … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 15, 2011 (Wilmington, NY) – The NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race takes place this Saturday, September 17 and the US Ski Team and US Biathlon National Team are racing, so … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 14, 2011 – Norwegian Petter Northug, the best skier in this year’s World Championships in Oslo, extended his contract with Alpina. Petter Northug, who won three gold and two silver medals at … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 14, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada has launched a new website. The new site retains the valuable components from the past one – originally built in 2006 – however introduces … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 13, 2011 (Ramsau, Germany) – Check out this artistic compilation of photos from the Norwegian Men’s XC Sprint Team’s 2011 training camp in Ramsau, Germany.

September 13, 2011 (Sochi, Russia) – Preparations for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games are continuing, with work expected to be completed on many of the mountain venues by the end of this … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 13, 2011 (Toblach, Italy) – One of the most interesting stages of next FIS Tour de Ski will be the one in Toblach/Dobbiaco ITA. During three days, six races will be carried … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 12, 2011 (Sugarloaf, ME) – Attention Maine EHSC, J2 Fest, or JO Team members – MWSC coaches Sarah Kamilewicz and David Chamberlain will be hosting a training weekend on Oct. 1 and … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 12, 2011 (Barrie, ON) – Here are some video highlights from the 2011 Southern Ontario High Performance Training Camp, hosted by Team Hardwood and at Hardwood Ski and Bike, Aug 27-31. This … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 12, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – I’d advise you not to scroll down. Ok, well now that you did – don’t be daunted by the sheer length of this “New Yorkeresque” post. Other … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 10, 2011 (Telemark, WI) – The Ski and Tea ladies, a year round training group based out of the Birkie Trail area and founded by Linda Cook and Juli Lynch, came to … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 10, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Come challenge 2011 World Champion and Canadian National Ski Team member Devon Kershaw in a running race up the Spray Lakes road! All proceeds go to helping … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 10, 2011 (Silverstar Mountain, BC) – “If only we could bottle this stuff” “he said surveying the early morning landscape. With a smile on his face he turned back to take a … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 09, 2011 (Vienna, Austria) – The doping scandal around Walter Mayer, former head coach of the Austrian cross-country and biathlon teams, continues to gain momentum. Its increasing orbit has now involved former … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 09, 2011 (Boulder, CO) – What does it mean, to train? Does it mean that every day you go out and pound your muscles until you cannot stand? That you go and … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 08, 2011 (Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic has extended their “Gear For A Year” contest deadline from September 28th to November 28th. The new deadline will allow plenty of … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 08, 2011 (Barrie, ON) – Over 100 committed young cross country ski racers from across Ontario, as well as Quebec and Newfoundland, converged on Hardwood Ski and Bike last week for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 08, 2011 (Innsbruck, Austria) – The IOC Coordination Commission for the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck in 2012 has concluded its fourth and final visit to the Austrian host city. … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 07, 2011 (Almaty, Kazakhstan) – The first FIS top level Ski Jumping competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan, ended with a premiere. 22-year-old Jurij Tepes from Slovenia took his first FIS Grand Prix Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 07, 2011 – The National Nordic Foundation exists to help America’s young, dedicated, and driven Nordic talent realize their, and America’s, long term potential in sport and in life. The biggest hurdle … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 07, 2011 (Lake Placid, NY) – Join us for a NENSA L1 and USSA L100 Techique clinic to gain some new ideas for improving ski skills! This week starts the annual fall … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 07, 2011 (Calgary, AB) – The pursuit of excellence in both academics and athletics got a whole lot easier for more than 150 Calgary-based student-athletes as the National Sport School opened the … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 06, 2011 (Vantaa, Finland) – As a well-known Finnish Nordic Sports brand, ONE WAY Sport is pleased to announce two new North American distribution channels for its Nordic ski products and accessories.
“We … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 05, 2011 – The Ski Classics are the long distance championships across Europe which had a fantastic first season in 2011. The 2012 Ski Classics will include seven long distance ski races … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 04, 2011 (Alaska) – We spent last week up on the glacier, for the final training camp of this summer. It turned out to be very decent weather, which inspired us all … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 04, 2011 – Eileen Carey (USA) is the new chair of the Sub-Committee for Ladies’ Cross-Country, appointed by the FIS Council in November 2010. The FIS Newsflash has traditionally introduced all new … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 3, 2011 – FIS is pleased to announce that the Cross-Country World Cup is “sold out” for the next several years. Swiss insurer Helvetia Group has joined the group of main sponsors – presenting … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 02, 2011 (Alaska) – I just recently came down from my final training camp of the summer up at Eagle Glacier. This camp was a bit different than all the rest… weather … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 02, 2011 – The Canadian Olympic Committee is seeking a Chef de Mission for Sochi 2014 to be the official spokesperson for the athletes and Canadian Team at the Sochi 2014 Olympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 02, 2011 (Park City, UT / Canmore, AB) – A dynamic and inspiring group of 25 world-class female athletes is preparing to host a once-in-a-lifetime Fast and Female event in Park City … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 01, 2011 ( Orillia, ON) – At the recent Southern Ontario Training Camp at Hardwood Ski and Bike near Orillia, ON, Graham Longford caught up with Eric Bailey, Head Coach at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 01, 2011 – One Way Norge AS is a reality! One Way Sport Oy has taken the initiative to open a new and strong distribution company in Norway that will distribute all OW … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 31, 2011 – Last week, the main team involved with the FIS Tour de Ski preparations visited the four Tour host venues of Oberhof, Oberstdorf (both GER), Toblach and Val di Fiemme … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 31, 2011 – Simi Hamilton grew up in Aspen, CO with skiing in his blood. Since before he can remember, he spent every non-school day during the winter either on the alpine … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 31, 2011 (Waterville Valley, NH) – Waterville Valley in New Hampshire is seeking an XC Director. The candidate must possess a knowledge of XC events, possess a high energy, outgoing personality, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 30, 2011 – Check out this video interview with Len Valjas posted on the Team Hardwood YouTube channel. He talks about his break-out season last year, NST training camps so far this … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 29, 2011 (Oberammergau, Germany) – Petter Northug Jr., the Vancouver 2010 double Olympic Champion and Oslo 2011 triple World Champion has confirmed that he’ll race the 2012 edition of the König Ludwig … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 29, 2011 – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) has ruled out motherhood before she concludes her racing career, according to Langrenn.com. The 31-year-old XC skiing superstar has admitted she would like to have a … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 28, 2011 (Falls Creek, Australia) – Australia’s international ski marathon the Kangaroo Hoppet was held today at Falls Creek in north-east Victoria. The first skier across the line in the premier 30km … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 27, 2011 (Estonia) – The fallout surrounding the doping scandal involving Estonia’s top xc skier, Andrus Veerpalu, and his three-year ban continues as Tarvo Kuidma, the Estonian national team’s doctor, has decided … READ MORE → 1 comment

August 26, 2011 The 21st annual Kangaroo Hoppet will be held at Falls Creek in north east Victoria on August 27, 2011. The 42km  Hoppet is the opening event of the 2011 / … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 26, 2011 – A Scandinavian newspaper called him once “A Brit that isn’t actually that bad..”. And Andrew Musgrave is not bad at all! He scored a very good 6th place in … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 25, 2011 (Oro, ON) – Over 100 committed young cross country ski racers from across Ontario will converge on Hardwood Ski and Bike this weekend for the 2011 Southern Ontario Training Camp, … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 25, 2011 – After a June 5 teleconference in which Andrus Veerpalu’s defense team presented its arguments in attempt to clear the retired Estonian skier of doping charges, FIS announced its ruling … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 25, 2011 (Whistler, BC) – The Events Committee is pleased to announce that the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Club and Blow- Me-Down Cross Country Ski Club will host the 2013 and … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 24, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Since Beckie Scott’s breakthrough win at the 2002 Winter Olympics, North American sprinters have enjoyed growing success on the international cross-country race circuit. SPRINT to WIN, produced … READ MORE → 1 comment

August 24, 2011 – For the first time ever this August, the USST men’s team had a solo trip down to New Zealand for a 2.5-week training camp. The goal of the camp … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 23, 2011 (Snow Farm, New Zealand) – The Snow Farm, New Zealand is a special place, if you want to ski in summer there is no better conditions in the world, than … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 23, 2011 (Stratton Mountain, VT) – The Stratton Mountain School junior camp comes right on the heels of their BKL camp, keeping the coaches plenty busy! Three days into the junior camp, … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 22, 2011 (Sudbury, ON) – Devon Kershaw barely made it out of New Zealand during a intense winter storms last week, but he was determined to reach Sudbury, Ontario in time to … READ MORE → 0 comments