December 11, 2010 (Hochfilzen, Austria) – Tarjei Boe of Norway continued his winning streak scoring his second world cup win in as many days as he powered to a solid victory while snow … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 11, 2010 (Silver Star, BC) – Nordic’s growing popularity is paying big dividends for Silver Star’s XC Camps. The recently completed two-week program at the resort, located just outside Vernon, B.C., saw … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 10, 2010 (Hochfilzen, Austria) – Tarjei Boe (Nor) and Anastasiya Kuzmina (Svk) battled tough snowy conditions to shoot clean and win the men’s 10km and women’s 7.5m sprints respectively while the USA’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 10, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – The fifth annual Tour de Ski is around the corner running this year from Dec. 31. to Jan. 9 with the first event in Oberhof, Germany, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 10, 2010 (McLean, VA) – The 2010/2011 snow sports season is underway and equipment and equipment accessories sales increased through October while apparel and apparel accessories sales lagged.  Overall, sales from August … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 10, 2010 – On many fronts, last weekend was a good one for North American Nordic skiers with several podiums and this weekend blooms with promise as well. Davos, Switzerland hosts … READ MORE →2 comments

December 10, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – Sovereign Lake is host to the Haywood NorAm and Teck Sprint Series races this coming weekend, Saturday, December 11th and Sunday December 12th.
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December 10, 2010 – Check out this fabulous selection of amazing winter photos from around the world compiled by boston.com. There are some great shots from November’s early snowfall in the Pacific Northwest, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 09, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – Here’s a video from the Dusseldorf World Cup this past weekend highlighting the technique of cornering in skate racing. Come watch the action around the infamous corner … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 09, 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 … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 09, 2010 – I am registered to do this year’s Canadian Ski Marathon for the first time. The 160km route is divided into two days. I’d like to know what you … READ MORE → 1 comment

December 09, 2010 – The Swix elves have been busy as the holiday season approaches – here’s a look at what every Nordic skier needs under the tree with our 12 Days of … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 09, 2010 (Rovaniemi, Finland) – The celebrations continued well into the night in Rovaniemi, Finland on Tuesday as a group of Americans was celebrating: One of their own, Jessica Jerome, won the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 09, 2010 – Traditionally, many athletes consume alcohol after games or competitions to relax and celebrate. What they may not know is that alcohol can negatively affect physical and mental performance. Alcohol … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 08, 2010   (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest after round #3 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2010/11 World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 08, 2010 (Canmore, AB) – It’s been a long time since I put a bib on, but this past weekend it was a wonderful feeling. There were some Alberta Cup races happening … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 08, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – Len Valjas from Toronto has become one of the best sprinters in Canada over the past two seasons winning the 1.2km freestyle sprint race at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 08, 2010 (Barrie, ON) – The Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) is seeking to hire a full-time Head Coach who possess the credentials, skills, drive, leadership qualities, and passion to develop, grow … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 08, 2010 (Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis U.S. is proud to announce a two-year commitment as a sponsor of the City of Lakes Loppet. The City of Lakes Loppet takes place in … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 08, 2010 (West Yellowstone, MN) – We came out with a new Structurite last year. There are two aspects to applying structure: the decision of what to apply and then the actual … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 07, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – Despite some hurdles with travel, lost baggage and variable weather, I made it to Dusseldorf, Germany for a World Cup individual skate sprint this past Saturday.
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December 07, 2010 – Dusseldorf #1 – The difference in the size of the sprint fields in Kuusamo and Dusseldorf was quite dramatic – in the women’s sprints there were 44 fewer … READ MORE → 1 comment

December 07, 2010 (Canmore, AB) – The Alberta Cup Series kicked off this past weekend with a 1km freestyle sprint competition on Dec. 4 and 9km classic race on Dec. 5. Saturday’s freestyle … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 07, 2010 (Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Sport Centre Calgary is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Research and Innovation Manager for the Nordic Consortium. The successful candidate will … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 07, 2010 – Olympic, Paralympic or national-level athletes that complete a two-day training session on public speaking to youth will be qualified to conduct Esteem Team presentations in schools within their community … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 06, 2010 – Please see the following information regarding the U.S. Ski Team’s trips to the Junior and U23 World Championships and European Continental Cups. The Junior/U23 Nordic Worlds is one of … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 06, 2010 (Barrie, ON) – What a weekend for female skiers from North America at the streets sprints held in Dusseldorf, Germany! The flat, narrow course is right on the river in … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 06, 2010 (Fairbanks, AK) – Tyler Kornfield nipped Alaska Nanook teammates David Norris and Erik Soederstrom in the second race of the 15th Annual Flint Hills Resources Town Race Series, the Fairbanks … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 06, 2010 (Östersund, Sweden) – The World Cup in Östersund, Sweden finished with Ole Einar Bjoerndalen (NOR) taking top spot in the men’s 12.5km pursuit, followed by Emil Hegle Svendsen (NOR) in … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 06, 2010 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Bryan Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) was in the points for the second time this season, leading the USA in 26th at a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Lillehammer. World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 05, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – The Norway II team of Ola Vigen Hattestad and Anders Gloersen charged to gold in the men’s 6×1.6km freestyle team sprint in Dusseldorf, Germany today with Sweden … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 05, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – Canada’s dynamic duo, Chandra Crawford and Dasha Gaiazova, pulled out all the stops to land on the podium in third in the women’s 6x.9km freestyle Team Sprint … READ MORE → 1 comment

December 04, 2010 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Two-time Olympian Tim Burke (USA) rebounded today in the IBU WCup Biathlon Men’s 10km to place 18th as did Canada’s Jean-Philippe Le Guellec who finished in 19th … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 04, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson added another top podium finish to his resume winning the men’s 1.7km freestyle sprint in a squeaker over Italy’s Fulvio Scola with Oystein Pettersen … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 04, 2010 (Dusseldorf, Germany) – American Kikkan Randall made good in the women’s .9km freestyle sprint in Dusseldorf on Saturday claiming second behind winner Arianna Follis from Italy in the final. Canada’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010   (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest after round #2 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2010/11 World … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Kaisa Mäkäräinen of Finland, 27, controlled the race despite cold conditions to earn her first World Cup victory as the clear winner in the women’s biathlon 7.5km … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010 – It sure was a cold one in Kuusamo, Finland last weekend. Some teams stayed an extra few days there before moving to Dusseldorf, Germany where the temps will be … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010 – We came across Norwegian star Marit Bjoergen’s blog and thought we’d share it with readers courtesy of Google translator and some editing. Bjoergen’s off to an amazing start this … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010 (Kuusamo, Finland) – Who says the sun doesn’t shine in the winter in northern Finland? Ahvo and Ritva Taipale (Finn Sisu) are on the road to Kuusamo again for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010 (West Yellowstone, MT) – The Yellowstone Ski Festival means many things to many people. The five-day cross-country ski festival can be a time to brush off the storage wax and … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 03, 2010 – The FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessmann began two weeks ago in Sweden’s Gällivare. The most important FIS series for developing young athletes, the FIS Continental Cup series, … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 02, 2010 (Östersund, Sweden) – Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen, Olympic gold medalist in the same event, claimed the win at the men’s 20km Individual race in Sweden over team mate Ole Einar … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 02, 2010 (Ottawa, ON) – When Canadian athletes are notified for doping control, they may be asked to provide something in addition to urine – a small sample of blood – to … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 02, 2010 – In an Olympic year, athletes in obscure sports to American culture have a small window of opportunity to put their sport on the map and earn significant accolades in … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 02, 2010 (Lake Placid, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) is proud to announce that the US Ski Association (USSA) has awarded NYSEF an opportunity to host a USSA … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 02, 2010 – Petter Northug (NOR) is back racing and will test his legs this weekend in Meråker, Norway against the likes of Anders Södergren (SWE), and top Norwegians such as Petter … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 01, 2010 (Kuusamo, Finland) – I’m currently hanging out in the Kuusamo airport eagerly awaiting my flight to Helsinki – the first part of my voyage out of the darkness and into … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 01, 2010 (Östersund, Sweden) – The USA’s Laura Spector (Lennox, MA) finished 25th in the women’s 15km race at the 2010-2011 IBU World Cup season opener in Östersund, Sweden. Anna Carin Zidek … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 01, 2010 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a nutritional supplements manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, today announced it will be the official health supplements supplier of … READ MORE → 0 comments