August 22, 2011 – After five consecutive training camps… it was time to unwind a bit and recharge the battery! And what better way to do that than spending time with my family? … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 21, 2011 (Vienna, Austria) – Former Austrian xc ski coach Walter Mayer was recently convicted for supplying doping materials to athletes and was issued a 15-month jail term which the International Olympic … READ MORE →2 comments

August 20, 2011 (New Zealand) – The weather was outstanding as Brian McKeever won the 42k Merino Muster skate mass start race in New Zealand, with Erik Carleton finishing two seconds back in … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 20, 2011 (Snow Farm, New Zealand) – Check out this entertaining video as the US and Canadian men’s National XC Ski Teams train with the Russian men’s National Team to the beat … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 20, 2011 (Czech Republic) – What will you be doing on the second weekend in January 2012? If you want to take part in one of the 45th annual Jizerska 50 competitions … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 19, 2011 (Vienna, Austria) – The criminal trial of former Austrian ski coach Walter Mayer, 54,  has ended with a guilty verdict and a 15-month jail term after Mayer was found guilty … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 18, 2011 (Mosjoen, Norway) – Swedish sprint specialist Robin Bryntesson organized a camp for young athletes with diabetes in Mosjoen, Norway last week.
“When I was sick as a 17-year-old, I wanted to … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 18, 2011 (Tierra del Fuego, Argentina) – The first ever Ushuaia Loppet ski marathon is taking place on Monday, August 22nd 2011 outside the city of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
The freestyle … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 18, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Games Council (CGC), in support of Sports Day in Canada on September 17, invites all students, schools and community centres from across the country to … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 17, 2011 (Hamar, Norway) – One week after succesful Toppidrettsveka and FIS Rollerski World Championships in Aure/Kristiansund, top Norwegian athletes will meet again at another roller skiing event – the Kirkebakken Grand … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 16, 2011 – Italy’s Cross-Country skiing ace Pietro Piller Cottrer will be out for a month due to an injury he suffered while cycling earlier this month. The champion from Sappada crashed … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 16, 2011 (Jackson, NH) – As many of you know from skiing the Ellis River Trail last winter, a landslide, caused by river erosion, occurred at the halfway point of the trail. … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 15, 2011 (Snow Farm, New Zealand) – Olympic medallists and world champions battled against each other and adverse weather conditions on day two of the cross country ski racing at the 100% … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 15, 2011 (Handgait, Mongolia) – As a follow-up to last year’s first Coaches’ Seminar that was held under the IOC Olympic Solidarity technical courses for coaches program, the Mongolian Ski Association organized … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 15, 2011 – Ragnar Andresen fought back in yesterday’s 200 m Sprint Free and was unbeatable the whole day. Andresen already dominated the prologue and was victorious all the way through till … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 14, 2011 (Snow Farm, New Zealand) – The USA’s Kris Freeman threw down the gauntlet as he claimed the gold besting his teammate Andy Newell in the final sprint to the line … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 12, 2011 (Horseshoe Valley, ON)  – The Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) recently concluded its first week-long training camp of the summer. Based out of Horseshoe Valley, ON, the camp ran for … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 12, 2011 (Oberhof, Germany) – When the Norwegian National XC Team van ran out of gas on the German Autobahn near Oberhof where they were training recently, instead of thumbing a ride … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 11, 2011 (Salt Lake City, Utah)  – The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) will soon be renamed the National Nordic Foundation (NNF). This name change is being undertaken to better … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 11, 2011 – Nineteen World Cup venues are included in the 2011/2012 season, which will kick off in Beitostoelen, Norway on November 19. The FIS Cross-Country family will then move to Kuusamo … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 11, 2011 (Aure and Kristiansund, Norway) – For the first time, FIS Roller Skiing World Championships are taking place in Norway. Aure and Kristiansund are hosting the world’s best roller skiing specialists … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 10, 2011 – Check out this educational video from the USSA emphasizing the importance of agility training for XC skiers. The video explains why the best skiers in the world are also … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 09, 2011 (Bloomer, Wisconsin) – David Landgraf, well known in the cross country ski community as a “Founder of the American Birkebeiner” died Monday afternoon, August 8, from injuries he suffered when … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 09, 2011 (Wilmington, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 5th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 09, 2011 (Vienna, Austria) – The case against Walter Mayer, 54, the former Austrian cross-country skiing and biathlon coach is underway in Vienna where Mayer entered a non-guilty plea to the crown’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 08, 2011 (Park City, UT) – A trio of top developing ski jumping talent has been named to the USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) Development team according to USASJ Athletic Director Alan Johnson, … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 08, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to announce that the call for nominations for induction into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame is now open.
The Canadian Paralympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 08, 2011 (Portland, Maine) – Ray Bourque and Portland Sea Dogs to Raffle “Ultimate Fan” Prize Package. The United States Biathon Foundation today announced its new partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs. … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 07, 2011 (Finland) – Pekka Vähäsöyrink, the former head of Finland’s XC Ski Association, and Jari Räsänen, a former national team skier, both announced that they will appeal the suspended sentences they … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 06, 2011 (Presque Isle, ME) – When riders, racers, and festival goers arrived Saturday morning for the 7th annual Nordic Fat Tire Festival they were met with this summer’s all too familiar … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 06, 2011 – Did you know that in a typical hard two-hour workout, you can use up all your stored carbohydrate energy (muscle and liver glycogen), sweat away over two litres of … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 05, 2011 (Sun Valley, ID) – The campers took part in the Canadian Strength test on Tuesday afternoon. Everyone was on their game putting in solid efforts, as has been the norm … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 4, 2011 (North Bay, ON) – The North Bay Nordic Ski Club is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Ski Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will oversee all programs delivered by … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 03, 2011 (Snow Farm, New Zealand) – Cath, the British import/barista/manager of the Snow Farm, is just blasting the early 2000s hit “Beautiful Day” by U2. And I mean blasting it as … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 03, 2011 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – The first full day of the USSA National J2 Talent Camp, sponsored by the National Nordic Foundation is in the books.  We have 42 charging young … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 03, 2011 – (New Zealand) – On Monday, August 1st in the late afternoon Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) with her coach Alexander Wierietielnym departed for a long journey – over 40 hours and … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 03, 2011 (Sweden) – With a couple of weeks to go to Vasaloppet summer week 2011, more than 12,000 participants have signed up. More than 8,000 cyclists have registered for CykelVasan and … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 02, 2011 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – The 2nd annual National J2 Talent ID camp supported by NCCSEF is set to take place August 1-8th in Sun Valley, ID.  The top 22 J2 … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 02, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – After our big three week block of training with two stints on the Haig Glacier, most AWCA athletes were in need of some well deserved rest! This … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 01, 2011 (New Zealand) – Check out this cool video by the US XC Ski Team’s Andy Newell as the team heads to New Zealand for some great snow conditions at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 31, 2011 – The North American Women’s training camp up in Alaska was ALL KINDS OF AWESOME! I’m not sure if my favorite part was skiing in the sun in shorts and t-shirts on … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 30, 2011 (Park City, UT) – Olympic ski jumper Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) took his third straight U.S. title Saturday at the U.S. Ski Jumping Championships in Park City. Jessica Jerome … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 29, 2011 (Silver Star Mountain, BC) – As I am preparing for my annual backcountry camping trip, my mind is flooded with random thoughts. Did I double check the gas stove? Did … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 29, 2011 – Skiing is like baking. Well, at least the way I bake. Let’s say my training plan is like a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Leniency is really important, otherwise the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 28, 2011 – WADA has published the fourth revision of its Strategic Plan, which covers the period 2011 to 2016. The plan, which was created in 2001 and revised in 2004 and … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 28, 2011 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – Thursday, August 4th 1:00 to 3:00pm White Clouds Golf Course. Sun Valley, ID. White Clouds is just off Sun Valley (Trail Creek) Road across the street … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 27, 2011 – US XC Ski Team star Kikkan Randall is also in the fast lane without her skis as she won the inaugural Run for Good 5K in Anchorage with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 27, 2011   – The NENSA Eastern REG camp at Hosmer Point provided the perfect setting for the women to show they are well versed at training hard AND having fun! And a … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 26, 2011 – In order to capitalize on recent success and improve capacity to provide for existing and potential sponsors, Cross Country Canada welcomes Matthew Jeffries to the newly-created role of director of business … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 25, 2011 (Sun Valley, ID) – The 2nd annual National J2 Talent ID camp is set to take place August 1-8th in Sun Valley, ID.  The top 22 J2 boys and top … READ MORE → 0 comments