February 28, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Not only did she collect her third gold medal, her third gold jacket, and instigate the ringing of bells across Oslo, but Marit Bjoergen was called up to … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 28, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Norway’s Bjørn Dæhlie clothing brand, a global leader in Nordic sports, has extended its partnership with the U.S. Ski Team through 2015. The announcement came in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 28, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Two days ago, I raced my first 15km pursuit ever… at the World Championships! Maybe not the ideal time to experiment with pacing, but it sure was … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 28, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – At breakfast on Sunday morning, the sun started peaking from behind the clouds and by the time we got to the stadium, the sun was shining warm … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 28, 2011 (Rumford, Maine) – Skiers reconvened at Black Mountain on Sunday for the second day of NCAA Eastern Regional Championships. The mass start classic races saw exciting action at the finish … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 27, 2011 (Hayward, WI) –  Burlington, Vermont’s Juergen Uhl cruised in for the 54km Classic victory with a minute to spare over Karl Nygren from Prior Lake, MN who claimed second followed … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 27, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Every Norwegian today was either at the 30km pursuit trail at Holmenkollen or parked by a TV as Norway’s Petter Northug won a dazzling gold in 1:14:10:4 … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 27, 2011   (Hayward, WI) – Here’s a selection of more photos from Saturday’s 50km skate at the 38th annual American Birkebeiner held in very cold conditions and won by Norway’s Tore Martin … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 27, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Greetings from Holmenkollen! Here’s our Day 4 (Saturday) report and the fog has not lifted at Holmenkollen. We did our best to get photos but had to … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 27, 2011 (Park City, Utah) – The NCAA Western Regional Championships opened on Friday with the Nordic events taking place at Soldier’s Hollow in Park City, Utah, with athletes vying for a … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 26, 2011   (Toronto, ON) –  We are pleased to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the women’s 15km Pursuit on Saturday. We’d … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 26, 2011 (Rumford, Maine) – The NCAA Eastern Regional Championships, hosted by Bates College, opened today with Nordic events taking place at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine. Packed powder and a temperatures … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 26, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Germany’s Eric Frenzel, 22, leveraged his longest ski jump of the day at Midstubakken measuring 109.5 meters, to give him the advantage he needed to win the … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 26, 2011 (Hayward, WI) – In a very tight finish Tore Martin Gundersen from Norway topped the field in the 50km freestyle race at the 38th annual American Birkebeiner in very cold … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 26, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – The Marit Bjoergen magic worked again in the women’s 15km Pursuit (7.5km CL + 7.5km FR) even on slow, new warm snow, along with yesterday’s fog, as … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 26, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – There was not so much action on the cross-country skiing side of things on Friday. Skiers were out training and technicians and coaches were testing waxes. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 25, 2011   (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce that a total of 250 contestants from 19 countries have registered for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 … READ MORE → 1 comment

February 25, 2011 (Hayward, WI) – Watch the only live webcast via Livestream.com of the 2011 American Birkebeiner on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9am-12pm right here at SkiTrax.com including up-to-date commentary with your … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 25, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Saturday is opening day at the 2011 Nordic Ski World Championships at Holmenkollen in Oslo for the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team. Veteran Todd Lodwick comes in … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 25, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – On a day that the women’s best ski jumpers had to compete against each other, they also had to deal with Mother Nature on the famed Midstubakken … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 25, 2011 (Rossland, BC) – Dave Wood was Canada’s most successful National Team cross-country ski coach, with career highlights including Beckie Scott’s legendary Olympic pursuit gold in 2002, Sara Renner’s sprint bronze … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 25, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Check out this Fischer video interview with 2011 World Champion Marcus Hellner (SWE). A true competitor, Hellner won the men’s 1.5km sprint yesterday in Oslo and snatched … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 25, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Greetings from Norway and our Day 2 insider report…Ahvo, coach of many successful international level Minnesota skiers and owner of FinnSisu Inc. in Saint Paul, … READ MORE →2 comments

February 24, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Despite the partisan crowd of Norwegians at the Holmenkollen, it was the Swedes who dominated the men’s 1.5km sprint from the qualifications to the final with Jesper … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 24, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Marit Bjoergen is nearly everywhere on the streets of Oslo, smiling from countless posters with her Norwegian version of a Cheshire Cat smile. If she was the … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 24, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Tonight I got to experience the crowds lining the most famous street in Oslo, that leads from the palace past the National Theatre. People showed up to … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 24, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall and Canada’s Alex Harvey lead a strong contingent of 10 North American skiers that qualified for the 1.3/1.5km freestyle sprints on Thursday as … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Greetings from Norway! Ahvo, master’s coach, coach of many successful international level Minnesota skiers and owner of FinnSisu Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, and Ritva Taipale, PhD … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Holmenkollen venue, Oslo, Norway. It’s just too amazing! Yesterday was my first training day at the venue, and my eyes were WIDE open the whole time. We … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – The day before the 2011 Oslo World Championships begin the French team presented its new racing suit made for them by One Way from Finland especially for … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011   (Toronto, ON) – Today is the final day for contestants to make selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this winter and to be … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – The excitement is expected to build to a crescendo this evening, not far from the Royal Palace in downtown Oslo, as the 2011 FIS World Nordic Championships … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – Anticipation is mounting as the FIS XC Worlds draw nearer. Today saw qualifications in the individual classic 10km men’s and 5km women’s events with the top 10 … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 – The wax techs at Swix US have compiled a preliminary wax recommendation report in anticipation of this weekend’s American Birkebeiner, taking into account current weather forecasts and course conditions. … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (Hayward, WI) – Watch the only live webcast of the 2011 American Birkebeiner on Saturday, February 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Livestream.com will be streaming the elite men’s and women’s finish, … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 23, 2011 (New Gloucester, Maine) – The U.S. Biathlon Association’s International Competition Committee is pleased to announce the roster for the 2011 IBU World Championships, March 3-13, 2011 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 22, 2011 (Oslo, Norway) – With light snow falling and the downtown area festooned with banners, flags and conviviality, the 2011 FIS World Nordic Championships are slated to begin Wednesday with qualifying … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 22, 2011 (Hayward, WI) – Below is the American Birkebeiner Wax Tip 2011. Sorry, on a personal note, I am really sick and will not be able to make it out … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 22, 2011 (Drammen, Norway) – Here’s a selection of additional photos from the FIS XC World Cup competitions held this past weekend in Drammen, Norway, the final stop before the 2011 Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 22, 2011 (Salisbury, CT) – Formally known as the USSA Junior Championships, the Junior Olympics are the premier national event for jumpers ages 12-17 who showcase their skills over five days of … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 22, 2011 (Bend, OR) – The 2011 SprinterFest was held in conjunction with the US Cellular Rail Jam at Winterfest from Friday through Sunday in the Old Mill District in Bend, OR. … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 21, 2011 (Drammen, Norway) – This past weekend was the final World Cup races before the World Championships begin in Oslo on Thursday.  On tap were a 10/15k classic and a skate … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 21, 2011   (Toronto, ON) – The deadline for contestants to make selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this winter and to be eligible to win lots of … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 21, 2011 (Drammen, Norway) – Sitting in the ice bath willing my sore/tired body to recover I picked an old Rolling Stones diddy to keep me company and keep my mind off … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 21, 2011 (Drammen, Norway) – I get it now…why people work so hard, train for so many years, push themselves right to the edge in races. It’s just so exciting to be … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 21, 2011 (Gatineau, QC) – Close to 700 skiers showed up on Sunday morning for the 51km and the 28km freestyles. Unlike yesterday’s mass start, Sunday’s took place under a magnificent blue … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 21, 2011 (Plymouth, NH) – Even though Patrick O’Brien and Corey Stock fell just short of victory in today’s TD Bank Cheri Walsh Memorial, they each grabbed enough points with their 2nd … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 20, 2011 (Drammen, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey showed his other side on Sunday demonstrating a powerful sprint kick winning both his quarter and semi final heats to land in the men’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 20, 2011 (Drammen, Norway) – US sprint star Kikkan Randall was hoping for a final sprint match up against Norwegian queen Marit Bjoergen before Oslo and she got it. Bjoergen, seemingly invincible … READ MORE → 0 comments

February 19, 2011 (Middlebury, VT) – UNH anchor Natasha Kulles brought home the victory for New Hampshire in the women’s 3x3x1km relay besting Dartmouth’s Stephanie Crocker with a finishing time of 32:03.5. UVM’s Amy Glen … READ MORE → 0 comments