January 02, 2011 (Oberstdorf, Germany) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw claimed his second silver in as many days just missing out to winner Emil Joensson (SWE) by a toe nail in the men’s 1.2km … READ MORE →3 comments

January 02, 2011 (Oberstdorf, Germany) – Petra Majdic (SLO) was on a mission today as she romped to victory soloing in at the women’s 1.2km classic sprint final with a huge gap over … READ MORE → 0 comments

January 02, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – As the action heats up at the Tour de Ski we’re pleased to announce that there over 300 teams entered in the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour … READ MORE → 0 comments

January 02, 2011 (Oberstdorf, Germany) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson stormed to victory in the qualifying session of the men’s 1.2km Classic Sprint in Oberstdorf, Germany at Stage Three of the Tour de Ski. … READ MORE → 0 comments

January 01, 2011 – The Tour de Ski packs plenty of punch both with it’s grueling courses and daunting race timetable beginning Dec. 31 and ending Jan. 9 – covering 10 days, 8 … READ MORE → 0 comments

January 01, 2011 (Oberhof, Germany) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw put on stunning display of classic skiing with the fastest time of the day to take second in the men’s 15km classic handicap start, … READ MORE → 1 comment

January 01, 2011   (Oberhof, Germany) – Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) powered away in the fog at Oberhof for a decisive win in the women’s 10km classic handicap start today, strengthening her overall lead at … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 31, 2010 (Minnesota) – As you may have seen on the news it’s been very cold in Minnesota – so cold, in fact, that the US Corp of Engineers has borrowed a … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 31, 2010 (Oberhof, Germany) – Marcus Hellner (SWE) grabbed the victory in the men’s Prologue at the 2010/11 FIS Tour de Ski, coming from behind in the 3.75km freestyle race to overtake … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 31, 2010 (Oberhof, Germany) – In a dramatic finish Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) took the first win of the 2010/11 FIS Tour de Ski at today’s 2.8km freestyle Prologue in Oberhof in -3 … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 31, 2010 – For the second year in a row, Esther Bottomley made the podium for the Swiss Cup Classic Sprint in Campra. Bottomley was third in the 1.2km Time Trial behind … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 31, 2010 (Oberhof, Germany) – A trio of U.S. Ski Team athletes are set to start Friday in the famed Tour de Ski cross-country stage race. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage), Kris Freeman (Andover, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 (Oberhof, Germany) – Sunshine, hard working waxing teams, athletes training, press conferences, team captains meeting and team presentation are some of the keywords from today. People are starting to run … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 (Jericho, VT)  – Following the successful conclusion of the trials events today, the US Biathlon Association International Competition Committee named the following athletes to the 2011 Youth and Junior World … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Today is the final chance to register or update your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest – now extended until … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 (Rumford, ME) – Amidst the Nor’easter that has pummeled the East Coast, 2011 is approaching fast with the U.S. Cross Country Championships opening the new year in Rumford, Jan. 2-8. … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 – 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 some … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 (Beijing, China) – Wenlong Xu (Chn) and Mari Eide (Nor) won the men’s and women’s Stage 3 races at the China Tour de Ski’s 1.2km freestyle sprints respectively under clear … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 30, 2010 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – Nordic Meisters, the largest weekly cross country ski race series in the country, will begin its sixteenth season on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Great Glen … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 29, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – The final deadline to register your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest is Thursday, Dec. 30 at 10pm EST. Don’t … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 29, 2010 (Inner Mongolia, China) – Swedish skiers stole the show at Stage 2 on a cold (-17 C) sunny day in China’s Inner Mongolia in the men’s 1.3km free style sprint, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 29, 2010 – NENSA’s newly implemented program will provide $7,000 for use in helping New England athletes offset expenses for the J1 Scando trip, U23 / Junior World Championships and the USST … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 28, 2010 – In its ongoing effort to help Team Tomorrow become Team Today, the National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation challenges every U.S. athlete competing at the 2011 U23/Jr. World Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 28, 2010 (Inner Mongolia, China) – The 4th annual Tour De Ski China with around 80 professional skiers from over 10 countries got underway today with brisk temperatures of -19.3 degrees in … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 28, 2010 – Vincent Vittoz, French World Champion in the 30km Pursuit back in 2005 in Oberstdorf, Germany, is soon returning to World Cup action following an injury in Gällivare, Sweden in … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 28, 2010 – Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing and cross-country skiing for free, and to discover the great fitness and social … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 28, 2010 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – On Saturday, January 1, Great Glen Trails will host the first of three Family Snow Days in 2011. Family Snow Days are low-key, fun-filled days full … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 27, 2010 (Clark, CO) – Ever wondered what it would be like to ski and train with an Olympian considered one of the finest Nordic skiers in the world? This spring, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 27, 2010 – Check out this great instructional video on how to improve your snowplow turns on XC skis, demonstrated by SkiTrax Technique columnist, Keith Nicol. This skill will improve your ability … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 27, 2010 (Banff, AB) – How I love the holidays. This year, the Christmas festivities started December 7th, the night before leaving for Rossland. Good friends and fellow racers, Michaela and Graeme, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 26, 2010 (Okotoks, AB) – Pioneer, dreamer, entrepreneur Bjorger Pettersen had it all. And throughout his extraordinary career, he helped Canada realize and embrace all the possibilities that cross-country skiing could offer. … READ MORE → 1 comment

December 26, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – With over $4,000 in prizes up for grabs team registration is well underway for the third annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest for … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 26, 2010 – Eurosport and the International Ski Federation (FIS) have reached an agreement for the upcoming FIS Tour de Ski. Eurosport will be an official partner of the FIS Tour de … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 26, 2010 – The fifth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off soon beginning on New Year’s eve day, December 31st – 10 days, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 24, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – We would like to take this opportunity to extend best wishes to all of our readers, contributors, partners, advertisers, suppliers, supporters, families and friends across the continent, and around … READ MORE → 1 comment

December 24, 2010 – The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP), or carding, is currently being reviewed by Sport Canada. While there has been a considerable increase in funding commitments for sport by the federal … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 24, 2010 (Canmore, AB) – Fresh off two World Cup sprint medals so far this season, Alaska-born Cross-Country skier and Fast and Female Ambassador Kikkan Randall now has her sights on spreading … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 23, 2010 – The National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation has pledged to fund all U. S. athletes  who represent the U.S. at the 2011 World Nordic Ski Championships and whose expenses are … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 23, 2010 – 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. … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 23, 2010 (Rumford, ME) – Although Mother Nature has been stingy with natural snow, the Chisholm Ski Club is still set to hold the 2011 U.S. Ski Championships in Rumford, Maine, Jan. … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – We pleased to announce that the third annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest is now live for team registration for contestants around the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 – Check out the latest from Swix on structure selection for your skis with four different grades of stone grinding. The Norwegian XC team has introduced a color coding system … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 (Duntroon, ON) – Check out some midget and junior racing with video clips from last weekend’s Ontario Cup sprint races including qualification rounds and midget heats. Scenes like this are … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 – Still stumped on what to get your favourite skier this holiday season? Whether it’s a racer, recreational skier, or young gun that you’re buying for, these gift ideas will … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest after round #5 of the Viessmann XC FIS … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 (Rossland, BC) – Here are some more great photos from Stages 1 and 3 of the Rossland NorAm Mini Tour taken by Julien Locke. Stefan Kuhn (CAN) took top honours … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 22, 2010 (Abbotsford, BC) – PacificSport Fraser Valley are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our expanding PacificSport Fraser Valley team in the capacity summarized below. The Sport Development … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 21, 2010 – Hours after the BC government announced that the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games generated $2.5 billion in revenue for the province, VANOC released its own financial report, showing that the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 21, 2010 – Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) announced Monday the student-athletes and coaches who will represent Canada in cross country skiing and biathlon at the 2011 Winter Universiade in Erzurum, Turkey. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 21, 2010 – To all of you cross-country skiers, where ever you may be celebrating it – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! You may want to go easy on the … READ MORE → 0 comments