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Dec 21: Silver Star Loppet – Jan....

December 21, 2010 (Silver Star, BC) – The Silver Star Loppet is set for Jan. 23, 2011. This mass start event starts at 11:00 am and is skier’s choice of skate or classic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 20: The Sasseville Report – Xmas Mid-Term...

Jack Sasseville [P] Laura...

December 20, 2010 (Barrie, ON) – I don’t know about you, but I like dynasties in sport. I like it when teams and individuals dominate a sport for a number of seasons. I … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 20: SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2011 Contest...

1st Prize – Rossignol skate ski,...

December 20, 2010 – The third international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2011 Contest is launching this  week as FIS will soon release the initial list of registered skiers for this year’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 20: TD Bank Eastern Cup Day 2...

Tim Reynolds (Craftsbury Green Racing Project)...

December 20, 2010 (Jericho, VT) – The Ethan Allen Firing Range hosted today’s TD Bank Eastern Cup.  The original host, the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, had enough snow to pull of yesterday’s freestyle sprint on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Rossland NorAm 10/15km CL – Canada...

December 19, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – It was a day of podium sweeps at the final stage of the Rossland Haywood NorAm mini-tour. The Americans owned the women’s tour podium but the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Swiss Take Surprise Relay Win as...

(l-r) Curdin Perl, Remo Fischer, Dario...

December 19, 2010 (La Clusaz, France) – Swiss skier Curdin Perl anchored his team to a surprising win on Sunday at La Clusaz. Lead by Toni Livers, the Swiss team (Livers, Dario Cologna, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Breakthrough 8th Place Finish for Bryan...

Bryan Fletcher IMG_9146...

December 19, 2010 (Ramsau, Austria) – Christmas came a week early for Bryan Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) who set himself up with a strong jump then carried his own with the big boys … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Norway Dominates La Clusaz 4x5km Women’s...

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December 19, 2010 (La Clusaz, France) – Norway, it seems, is sending the message loud and clear: Come, if you dare. Building on teammate Marit Bjoergen’s astonishing success on the World Cup circuit … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Sweden Wins IBU Biathlon WCup Mixed...

Sweden’s Helena Elkholm all smiles. [P]...

December 19, 2010 (Pokljuka, Slovenia) – The Swedish team of Helena Elkholm, Anna Carin Zidek, Fredrik Lindstrom, and Carl Johan Bergman moved steadily through the field in today’s IBU WCup Mixed Relay (2x6km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: TD Bank Eastern Cup Series #1...

Tim Reynolds sking to victory [P]...

December 19, 2010 (Craftsbury, VT) – While much of New England waits for skiable snow, over 300 of the fastest cross-country ski racers took to the 1.3K sprint course at the Craftsbury Outdoor … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: APU Dominates Rossland NorAm 5/10km...

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December 18, 2010 (Rossland, BC) – Alaska Pacific University’s ski team seems to like racing in Canada as two of their skiers were on the podium once again topping field in the 5/10km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: Vylegzhanin Takes La Clusaz 30km Free...

Russia’s Maxim Vylegzhanin [P] Nordic Focus...

December 18, 2010 (La Clusaz, France) – Petter Northug (NOR) is back. In a nail-biting finish, Russia’s Maxim Vylegzhanin claimed his first World Cup win and kept Northug at bay by … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: Bjoergen Wins La Clusaz 15km Free...

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) unbeaten this season...

December 18, 2010 (La Clusaz, France) – With every race the headline gets more cliché – Marit Bjoergen Wins Again. The Norwegian racing queen proved once more that she’s neigh untouchable, winning the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: Ferry and Neuner Win 7.5/10km Biathlon...

Bjorn Ferry (SWE) [P] Nordic Focus...

December 18, 2010 (Pokljuka, Slovenia) – Bjorn Ferry (SWE) beat out last weekend’s double winner Tarjei Boe (NOR) at today’s IBU World Cup 10k men’s sprint in Pokljuka, Slovenia. The Olympic pursuit champion … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: USA’s Lodwick 4th – Stecher Wins...

Todd Lodwick (USA) [P] Egon Theiner...

December 18, 2010 (Ramsau, Austria) – The U.S. Ski Team’s Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) came back to the World Cup in style Saturday, finishing fourth and missing the podium by a tenth. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: Jones and Kuhn Qualify for Oslo...

Kuhn leading...

December 17, 2010 (Rossland, BC) – When it comes to do-or-die performances, you can’t get much more clutch than Stef Kuhn’s Tech Sprint win in Rossland today. The Canadian National Ski Team (NST) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: USA’s Jerome 2nd as Austria’s Iraschko...

Jessica Jerome (USA) [P]...

December 17, 2010 (Notodden, Norway) – Light snowfall was the backdrop for competition at the K90 hill Friday in Notodden, Norway where Austria’s Daniela Iraschko won her fourth Continental Cup competition in a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: USSA Sets Strategic Management...

USSA’s Bill Marolt [P] Tom...

December 17, 2010 (Park City, UT) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced changes in its organization to create a more consolidated management team and tighter focus on raising money to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: Haywood NorAm Worlds Trials Sprint Qualifications...

Stefan Kuhn (Can) qualifies fastest for...

December 17, 2010 (Rossland, BC) – Bolstered by the return of some World Cup team members, the Canadian men have thrown down the gauntlet in Rossland. After last Sunday’s trouncing by the American … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: Gravey’s Grapevine – Bjoergen Magic and...

Peter Graves [P]...

December 17, 2010 – If you’re Marit Bjoergen, you’re on top of the world… and the women’s world cup points standings, too. Let me hasten to remind you that she has won nine … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2010/11 Contest...

December 17, 2010   (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest after round #4 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2010/11 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Bjoergen Zeroes in on Skari’s and...

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) on the verge...

December 16, 2010 – Norway’s queen of xc skiing, Marit Bjoergen, is on the verge of making history and will soon eclipse Bente Skari’s (NOR) record of 42 World Cup wins for women … READ MORE → 1 comment

Dec 16: Mesotitsch and Berger Win 15/20km Biathlon...

Sara Studebaker (USA) – another personal...

December 16, 2010 (Pokljuka, Slovenia) – Austria’s Daniel Mesotitsch (Austria) claimed the men’s 20km individual race at the IBU Biathlon World Cup this morning for his third career win while breaking Norway’s winning … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Race Tails: Up and Down in...

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic...

December 16, 2010 (Davos, Switzerland) – My first few days here in Switzerland were pretty sweet. The sun came out, there were perfect tracks and settling in at the Hotel Kulm felt a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Interviews with Drew Goldsack and Andy...

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December 16, 2010 – Canadian National Ski Team (NST) member Drew Goldsack is a veteran of the cross-country ski-racing world. Goldsack, who trains with the Alberta World Cup Academy, has been racing World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Sovereign Lake NorAm Teck Women’s 10k...

Holly Brooks (APU) [P] Jesse...

December 16, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Check out these great video highlights from last weekend’s NorAm Teck women’s 10k skate race at Sovereign Lake, which was won by Holly Brooks (APU). Caitlin … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Great Winter Events Await You with...

Outdoor Winter Photography Workshop – Jan...

December 16, 2010 (Burlington, VT) – The Catamount Trail Association has a great line-up of winter events for you to participate in this season, including a Ladies Nordic Ski Expo, the Catamount Trail … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: SISU Ski Fest News – 42K...

December 16, 2010 – SISU Ski Fest organizing committee is pleased to announce its 42K marathon is now a qualifier for Hayward, Wisconsin’s legendary American Birkebeiner®. The significance of this recognition will draw … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Sovereign Lake NorAm Teck Sprints...

Drew Goldsack (CAN) leads… [P] Jesse...

December 15, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC ) – Check out this great video featuring highlights from last weekend’s Teck Sprint races at the Haywood NorAm season opener at Sovereign Lake courtesy of Graham … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Canadian Sport for Life Workshop 2011...

December 15, 2010 (Ottawa, ON) – We are excited to announce that registration for the 2011 CS4L Workshop is now underway! Secure your spot at the Workshop & receive an early bird rate … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: The Way I See It –...

Marty Hall circa 1970s. [P] courtesy...

December 14, 2010 – Davos, A Skiers Paradise in so many ways and with the coming of more than 50cm of snow in the last two days before the weekend races, the quietness … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: TD Bank Citizen Series Kicks Off...

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December 14, 2010 (Bolton, VT) – Over 100 hearty souls enjoyed epic conditions to kick off the season – high winds, continuous snow fall on top of the solid groomed base made for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: Ask the PRO – Double...

Dave Wood [P] Heinz...

December 14, 2010 – This is Ken Ristimaki from the Kimberley Nordic Club. Hope your new job is working out well. I have a question you may be able to answer. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: CCES Releases Annual Report...

CCES Annual Report 2009-10 [P]...

December 14, 2010 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has released its Annual Report 2009-10. The past year has been a busy and exciting one for the CCES. We ushered … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: Job Opportunity – Canadian Sport Centre...

December 14, 2010 (Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Sport Centre Calgary is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time position of Director of Finance and Administration. This position reports to the President/Chief Executive … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Concept2 CTS Sponsors Fundraiser for Disabled...

Sweat for a Vet – over...

December 13, 2010 – Innovative athletes have been adapting the Concept2 Indoor Rower to meet their needs. Faced with such challenges as paralysis, amputation, vision loss, and hearing loss, these athletes along with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: The Sasseville Report – Davos...

Jack Sasseville [P]...

December 13, 2010 (Barrie, ON) – Is anyone going to beat Marit Bjoergen this year? She easily won two more races that were very different, in distance and format, this weekend in Davos, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Intro to Performance Clinic at Trapp...

Learning the importance of balance on...

December 13, 2010 (Stowe, VT) – It was old home week at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT as a good portion of the New England Nordic community was there to enjoy the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Taylor Fletcher Scores Continental Cup...

December 13, 2010 (Soldier Hollow, UT) – Amongst family and friends, Olympian Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) skied his way onto the podium in third at the final Utah Continental Cup competition Sunday … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: US Skiers Dominate Haywood NorAm 10/15km...

Men’s winner Lars Flora. [P] Jesse...

December 12, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – APU’s Lars Flora (USA) was the fastest man in the blizzard on Sovereign Lake Nordic this morning.  He was followed by Graham Nishikawa (CAN) in 2nd … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: Bjoergen Romps and Randall Podiums Again...

Final women’s sprint podium (l-r): Follis...

December 12, 2010 (Davos, Switzerland) – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) claimed yet another World Cup victory taking the women’s 1.4km freestyle final today while the USA’s Kikkan Randall was obstructed after the final corner … READ MORE →3 comments

Dec 12: Joensson Claims Davos Sprint – Newell...

Emil Joensson (SWE) takes the win....

December 12, 2010 (Davos, Switzerland) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson roared in the men’s final to take the win over Russia’s Alexei Petukhov with World Cup leader and local Davos hero, Dario Cologna (SUI) … READ MORE → 1 comment

Dec 12: Ekholm Wins Hochfilzen Biathlon World Cup...

Helena Ekholm (SWE) triumphant [P] Nordic...

December 12, 2010 (Hochfilzen, Austria) – Helena Ekholm (SWE) won the women’s 10km Pursuit at the Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria today after only a single shooting penalty in challenging conditions that … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: Norway Captures IBU Biathlon Men’s Team...

Team Norway (l-r): Bjoerndalen, Boe, Os,...

December 12, 2010 (Hochfilzen, Austria) – Norway claimed yet another victory coming from behind to take the men’s 4×7.5km relay as heavy snow and gusty winds made for difficult conditions both on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: Demong Leads U.S. In Continental...

Bill Demong (USA) leading the field...

December 12, 2010 (Park City, UT) – Olympic champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) competed in front of a home crowd placing fifth in the Nordic combined Continental Cup Saturday, while Germany’s Sebastian Reuschel … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Goldsack and Jones Claim Haywood NorAm...

Women’s final sprint podium. [P] Jesse...

December 11, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Perianne Jones (CAN) spoiled the American podium sweep, taking 1st place at the Haywood NorAm Tech Sprint season opener this afternoon.  And tit for tat, Mike … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Germany Wins IBU Biathlon Women’s 4x6km...

(l-r) Neuner, Henkel, Hitzer, Buchholz [P]...

December 11, 2010 (Hochfilzen, Austria) – Germany’s new women’s relay team powered in for the win at the first women’s 4x6km relay of the season as veteran Magdalena Neuner took over from the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Kershaw 9th at Davos WCup 15km...

Devon Kershaw (CAN) on course to...

December 11, 2010 (Davos, Switzerland) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw had another great day on snow leading the North American men with a 9th place finish in the men’s 15km classic individual start as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Haywood NorAm Teck Sprint Qualifications –...

December 11, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Conditions were good for the opening of the Haywood NorAm and Tech Sprint circuit at Sovereign Lake Nordic this morning. Mild temperatures and a little humidity … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Bjoergen Dominates Davos WCup 10km Classic...

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December 11, 2010 (Davos, Switzerland) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen claimed yet another resounding victory in women’s 10km classic on the tough Davos course at high altitude (1,600m) in difficult snowy conditions with a … READ MORE → 0 comments