March 17, 2011 (Burlington, VT) – Forty-five adventurous skiers from throughout New England and New York stood on the starting line at Trapp Family Lodge for the 4th Annual Catamount Trail Backcountry Challenge … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 16, 2011 (Canmore, AB. ) – Daria Gaiazova and Len Valjas wasted little time making their mark at the Haywood Ski Nationals after returning back to Alberta from the World Cup on … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 16, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – There was no shortage of Norwegians paying a visit to Sweden’s royal family in the snowy courtyard of that dynasty, but after dominating the World Championship in … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 16, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Could there be anything more beautiful than Stockholm’s waterfront, its historic old town where the royal palace is located, along with a Scandinavian spring sun? If you … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 16, 2011 (Stockholm, Sweden) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall and Canada’s Perianne Jones made the women’s 1km Classic qualifications in 13th and 24th respectively as Petra Majdic (SLO) topped the field in … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 15, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the winners and final standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the seven-day Doping De-Points period – sorry … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 15, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – George Grey powered his way to his second consecutive gold medal, while Brittany Webster locked up her first title at the Haywood Ski Nationals in Canmore, Alta. … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 15, 2011 (Stockholm, Sweden) – This is it – the last sprint race of the season – a city sprint around the royal palace in downtown Stockholm. All that racing, all season … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 15, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Sara Studebaker has had a breakout season during this year’s World Cup circuit. The 2010 Olympian, who scored top-20 finishes at both the Presque Isle WCup and … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 15, 2011 (Midway, UT) – On Saturday, I started my last Junior National race. And it was my favorite – a relay! Five years ago, in Soldier’s Hollow, I raced my first … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 14, 2011 – The 3rd Annual New England Ski Museum’s Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon at Omni Mount Washington Resort took place on Saturday, March 12.  With 251 entrants this was the biggest … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 14, 2011 (Minneapolis, MN) – A strong week for New England wrapped up the awards ceremony with New England taking home the Alaska Cup and Stratton Mountain School winning the men’s and … READ MORE → 1 comment

March 14, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Two sections of the Olympic Trail system at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park are now named after Alberta Olympians Beckie Scott and Sara Renner. Beckie’s Hill and … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 14, 2011 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Sovereign Lake’s annual 30km freestyle loppet became an international competition as Petr Pavol of the Czech Republic finished in first place. Renowned competitors such as US … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – George Grey and Emily Nishikawa captured the first individual titles at the Haywood Ski Nationals at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Sunday. In what could quite possibly … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Lahti, Finland) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson put his game plan together and executed it to perfection to claim the men’s 1.4km Classic Sprint victory and the overall WCup sprint title … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Lahti, Finland) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen was back on form on Sunday looking unbeatable again as she took the women’s 1.4km Classic sprint victory at the FIS World Cup in … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Perhaps Charles Dickens said it best – It was the best of times, It was the worst of times. Despite skiing better than I have in a … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Truckee, CA) – The USSA SuperTour event scheduled for March 18th, 2011 at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort has been canceled. Statement from the organizer: “Regrettably Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is canceling the Nordic SuperTour … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – The final day of the 2011 IBU World Championships was anything but predictable as the favoured team Germany had to come from behind to earn … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Minneapolis, MN) – Winter returned to Minneapolis in the form of temperatures in the low twenties, strong winds, and a trace of new snow.  The course was firm-to-icy and the … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Canmore, Alta.) – Four of Canada’s national ski team athletes captured the first gold medals on Saturday of the week-long 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Calgarians Kevin … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 13, 2011 (Lahti, Finland) – In a thrilling finish to the women’s 10km Pursuit at the World Cup in Lahti, Norway’s Therese Johaug put on a final burst of speed to catch … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2011 (Lahti, Finland) – Following the Oslo 2011 World Championships it was back to business for the Viessmann FIS XC World Cup where overall leader Dario Cologna (SUI) had something to … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen knew it was his final chance to take home an individual gold medal from the 2011 IBU World Championships. The veteran biathlete said … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Despite missing four targets, Germany’s biathlon goddess, Magdalena Neuner, battled back to win gold at Saturday’s 12.5km Mass Start at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2011 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Canadian women skiers proved themselves today taking four classic skiing golds on day six, the final day competition at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup. But … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – The international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest resumes this weekend as Lahti, Finland hosts the tenth round of the Viessmann XC FIS WCup. With … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 12, 2011 (Lahti, Finland) – Olympic Champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) fronted the U.S. in 29th in a large hill (130HS/10k) Nordic combined World Cup in Lahti, Finland on Friday. Germany’s Bjoern … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Minneapolis, MN) – At the start of the third day of the Junior Olympic competition on Friday, four athletes had a chance to sweep all individual skate events,: Hamish McEwen … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Stowe, VT) – A solid crowd turned out to cheer on the cross-country athletes on day three of the NCAA Skiing Championships in Stowe, VT today. With rainy conditions making … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – The US Biathlon foursome, anchored by a streaking Leif Nordgren, pulled off their best result of the season with a historic 6th place photo finish that went … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – After the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup Jury investigated the allegations that Italy’s Biagio Di Santo should not be racing they discovered that FIS had made … READ MORE → 1 comment

March 11, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) –  A total of 8 out of 10 individual gold medals, 19 out of 30 total gold medals, and 51 out of 90 total medals overall were won … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Results at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup are being shifted as a result of a breach of an anti-doping ban that has been brought to … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – The members of the Canmore Nordic Ski Club welcome skiers to the 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals from March 11-19. This will the 84th running of the Canadian … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 – ONE WAY, one of the leading Nordic Sports brands from Finland, is launching a full range of cross country skis and cross country boots for 2012. ONE WAY is … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 – The Toko Race Wax Tips have been posted for this weekend’s events. Our goal is to have the tips posted 48 hours or more before each event. There are … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 11, 2011 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Fast snow was a pleasant surprise on day 6 of the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup as many competitors who took part in today’s races commented … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2011   – I Was MIA as I was at the Birkie for a bit of racing fun myself. Two years in a row doing a one week road trip with … READ MORE → 1 comment

March 10, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Leif Nordgren of the US Biathlon team has had a pair of breakout races at the 2011 IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Placing 26th and 21st … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2011 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Russia showed their strength once again at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup taking six golds, as competitors battled it out in the 4x5km classic-free relays … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2011 – The 2012 Nordic World Championships proved to be one of the best championships in Nordic history. Great crowds, spectacular racing and beautiful tracks. The Nordic community expected nothing less … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2011 (Oro Medonte, ON) – Hardwood Ski and Bike is introducing a fun new event on March 19 called the Pole, Pedal and Pound – an unconventional triathlon consisting of cross … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 10, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a full-time employee to fill the position as Senior Team Coach for … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2011 (Minneapolis, MN) – On race morning, coaches and athletes awoke to an inch of fresh, wet snow and temps hovering around freezing.  Wet snow flurries continued throughout the day, while … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the final event, the Men’s 50km Mass Start held on … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2011 (Stowe, VT) – It was a home sweet home day for eastern skier Sam Tarling of Dartmouth College as he took first in the Men’s 10km free technique race on … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2011 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Helena Ekholm was the only racer to shoot clean in the women’s 15km Individual at the IBU Worlds in Khanty-Mansiysk on Wednesday, claiming the gold … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 09, 2011 (Vernon, BC) – Here’s a selection of more great photos capturing some of the race action on Day 3 of the Masters World Cup at Sovereign Lake, BC where 1,134 … READ MORE → 0 comments