June 05, 2011 – Pole power is crucial to ski racing and skiers have been developing ways to train indoors for decades. Remember Marty Hall’s roller board or the exergenie? Now SkiFast based … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 05, 2011 – Check out these video clips by Andy Newell of the US and Canadian XC Ski Team’s first training camp in Bend, Oregon, where the teams spent 10 days of … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 4, 2011 – This week, the number of entries for the 2012 Vasaloppet reached the registration ceiling set at 15,800 participants. This means that Vasaloppet is once again fully booked and perhaps more popular … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 03, 2011 – I just found this video yesterday and I’m passing it on to strengthen my position on getting you into the weight room or whatever fits your psyche for improving your strength … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 02, 2011 (Revelstoke, BC) – We are a small club in Revelstoke BC looking for a head coach. We believe this is a great opportunity for the right person. With just over … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 01, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Beckie Scott, from Vermilion, BC, who won Canada’s first Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing, headlined three honourees who were selected earlier this week to be inducted … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 01, 2011 – Kikkan Randall is one of the best U.S. XC skiing athletes and had her best season so far with four podium results and third place in the Sprint World … READ MORE → 1 comment

June 01, 2011 (Mjoendalen, Norway) – Marit Bjoergen, the quadruple Nordic World Champion from Oslo highlighted the early phase of the training year with a victory in Mjoendalen, Norway. As most xc ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31, 2011 (Canmore, Alta.) – One of Canada’s most accomplished para-Nordic skiers, Jody Barber, has decided to retire to focus her time on her profession as a teacher while giving back to … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31, 2011 – Now is your chance to contribute your ideas. The federal-provincial/territorial Ministers responsible for sport have agreed that officials should proceed with developing a successor to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31, 2011   – The 2012 Games Organizing Committee, made up of local area volunteers, is currently seeking a high energy Sponsorship and Fundraising Professional to seek and secure sponsorships, donations, cash, value … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30, 2011 – As part of the IOC “Young Ambassadors” project, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is seeking an individual between the ages of 18 to 25 to fill the role of Young Ambassador … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29, 2011 (Bend, Oregon) – Today marked Day 7 of the US Ski Team’s Bend Camp, so exactly one week of training with the new group of coaches and athletes. It has … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29, 2011 (Finland) – While the attention of most of the endurance athletes in North America and around the globe is focused on the on-going saga of whether or not Lance Armstrong … READ MORE → 1 comment

May 28, 2011 (Whistler, BC) – Whistler Sport Legacies is a non-profit organization responsible for three of Whistler’s 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Venues: the Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler Olympic Park, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 28, 2011 – The Canadian Olympic Committee is in the process of re-branding itself under the guidance of new CEO Chris Overholt formerly with the Miami Dolphins and the Maple Leaf Sports … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27, 2011 (Bend, OR) – Fire and Ice, the latest cross country ski camp on groomed trails in the US will take place from June 16-20 on the trails of Mt. Bachelor.  … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2011 – Every once in a while, I think it’s important to push out of my comfort zone and try something new. Something scary. Something that will potentially push my heart … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2011 (Park City, UT) – USA Ski Jumping announced today the ski jumpers who will comprise the USASJ National Ski Team for the 2011-2012 season. Leading the team will be 2010 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25, 2011 – National Team Sizes – these past couple of years, whenever I have written anything about the US and Canadian National Teams, I have referenced just how fragile I feel … READ MORE →4 comments

May 25, 2011 (Ironwood, MI) – The non-profit organization, SISU Ski Fest, is soliciting applications for a Race Administrator for the organization – the deadline for applications is June 15, 2011. The candidate … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – The votes are in for the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards and Devon Kershaw and Kikkan Randall took home the titles of the Best … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Canada’s medal-winning cross-country ski athletes will be hosting the best nordic skiers on the globe for two World Cup events in December 2012, pending final contractual negotiations … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – We increased the membership of the AWCS during this AGM by accepting 13 new members. This exciting development was the culmination of a process … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23, 2011 – Dear Friends & Customers – Amy, Zach and Gunnar Caldwell are packing up house and shop and moving back to Vermont. We will be setting up business, once again, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23, 2011 (Bend, Oregon) – The Pacific Northwest Ski Association invites Nordic skiers ages 14-23 to attend the PNSA Bend Camp: June 15-19. Participants will enjoy on snow and dryland training sessions with … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22, 2011 (Washington) – I’d never been to Washington before, and I’m trying to figure out why I haven’t come sooner! It’s absolutely beautiful here with rows upon rows of apple and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22, 2011 (Alaska) – For the past month I have been working my way back into training gradually after my little month break in April. This year I made it a goal … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – The final countdown has begun and as expected there are some uber-close battles for the Best Overall skiers in several categories including the Conti Cup, Biathlon, Collegiate, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21, 2011 – After Arianna Follis ended her professional cross-country racing career following the 2010/11 season another top level Italian skier has decided to hang up her cross-country skis. Marianna Longa has … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21, 2011 (Park City, UT) – Olympic champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) and cross-country ski star Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) headlined the list of honorees as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2011 (Tallinn, Estonia) – Andrus Veerpalu and his defence team are presenting their formal case to FIS today as the embattled Estonian star tries to clear his name after both his … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2011 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Step up your game from July 1-5 at the 2012 LSSD XC Dryland  Training Camp in Thunder Bay, Ontario hosted by Big Thunder Nordic featuring 2010 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2011 – The High Performance Coaching Experience (HPCE) program offers developing coaches a variety of practical training opportunities that can be delivered through the National Development Centers (NDC) … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19, 2011 (Sochi, Russia) – Sochi 2014 marked its 1,000-day countdown with various celebrations on May 14th. As part of the milestone, OMEGA unveiled an innovative clock set to countdown to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – In a recent interview with Stefan Kuhn the former Olympian told us he was going to be coaching with the Alberta World Cup Academy… he’s on board … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Welcome once again to the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and the USA for the 2010/11 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2011 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – One of the most important steps in the bidding process to host the 2018 Olympic Winter Games got under way when the three candidate cities – Munich … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2011 (St. Paul, MN) – Opportunities abound to win free custom-designed cycling gear all summer long from Podiumwear Custom Sports Apparel. Have you been on a ride that beats all others?  … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2011 – Cross Country Canada (CCC) will sponsor Skill Development Camps hosted by its member clubs based on the merits of the respective proposals it receives. – Track … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17, 2011 (Ontario) – Cross Country Ontario is pleased to announce that Patti Kitler is the recipient of the 2010-2011 Heinz Niederhauser Coaching Award. Patti is well known in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16, 2011 – Every year my family runs in the Apple Blossom races at the Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings. It’s a super fun race because it’s beautiful and ends with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16, 2011 (Saranac Lake, NY) – A community gathered Saturday afternoon to present their hometown hero Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) with a bronze plaque immortalizing the Olympic and World Champion as the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16, 2011 (Callander 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 are … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16, 2011 – SkiTrax would like to welcome new blogger Sadie Bjoernsen. Check out her latest blog, including lots of photos, and stay tuned for more updates from Sadie.
Springtime!
Mmmm, springtime in Alaska!!!! … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16, 2011 (Montreal, QC / Canmore, AB) – La Belle Province will be getting its share of Fast and Female love on June 12, 2011 in Montreal when Olympic gold medalist in … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15, 2011 – After a long and exhaustive search, the Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Petr Jakl as the Centre’s Head Coach. Petr will join … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14, 2011   – Ever pay close attention to how a horror movie begins? A happy little group of people are hanging out in some deserted hotel, totally oblivious to creepy signs like … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Welcome once again to the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and the USA for the 2010/11 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14, 2011 – Vacation is over for the Swedish Cross-Country squad. The team travelled to Spain to gather at the first joint training camp in the off-season. However, Charlotte Kalla, Marcus Hellner … READ MORE → 1 comment