November 22, 2010 – Tyler Kornfield came out on top of a three-way sprint for the podium steps in the men’s race, and Raphaela Sieber came from 10 seconds behind teammate Theresia Schnurr … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2010 (Rovaniemi, Finland) – It was another great day for Canada and the United States at Sunday’s 5/10km classic distance races with Canadian Dasha Gaiazova claiming the win in the women’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2010 (Gallivare, Sweden) – In a close finish to the wire Sweden 1’s Marcus Hellner held off Alexander Legov (Russia 1) for the win to the delight of Gallivare fans in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2010 (Gallivare, Sweden) – The Norwegians continued to dominate in Sweden as Norway 1, lead by anchor Marit Bjoergen, earned another convincing victory in the women’s 4x5km mixed technique relay over … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2010 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – It wasn’t the World Cup, but there has been some high-quality skiing at Birch Hill in Fairbanks this weekend, with more to come on Sunday. Friday’s race … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2010 (Rovaniemi, Finland) – North Americans had strong showings at the FIS Finnish Cup Rovaniemi Sprints in Finland today, with Chandra Crawford (CAN) and Dasha Gaiazova (CAN) sweeping the top two … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2010 (Gallivare, Sweden) – Sweden’s Marcus Hellner scored the win in the men’s 15km race today as the WCup season is underway. American Kris Freeman had a strong day placing 9th … READ MORE → 0 comments

(Gallivare, Sweden) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen killed it winning the women’s 10km freestyle World Cup opener in Gallivare by just over 41s over local favourite Charlotte Kalle (SWE) in second with Italy’s Arianna Follis in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 Gallivare, Sweden – The first World Cup of the season is tomorrow and you can bet that I am pretty pumped about dat! All the training is behind me, some … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Response has been phenomenal once again for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest with over 300 teams registered, and due to popular demand we … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 (Morrisville, VT) Both skiers and non-skiers alike succeeded in the 2 Annual SkiErg World Sprints; Christopher McLaughlin, who uses the SkiErg at home for fitness, set a new men’s new … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 (Gallivare, Sweden) – For the last few days I have been preoccupied with the start of the FIS World Cup cross-country season. Now, with literally hours to go until … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 (The Vatican) – Pope Benedict XVI warned athletes against doping or using their bodies like a “tool to be strengthened at all costs, maybe even using unlawful means,” during a … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 (Beitostolen, Norway) – Take a look at some of the top skiers in the game like Petter Northug, Alexander Legov and Ole Einer Bjorndalen during the men’s 15km free as … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2010 – Petter Northug (NOR) has made the decision that he will not travel to the World Cup opener in Gällivare, Sweden, reports FIS Cross Country.
According to Norwegian National Team coach … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss the opportunity to register your team for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest and be eligible to win fabulous prizes. The WCup … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 (Rovaniemi, Finland) – The NCCSEF-sponsored early season trip to Finland is back in the land of Santa.  Our first blast of racing went really well in Muonio, as many of … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 – The Directors of the Canadian Ski Marathon and the Canadian Birkebeiner, together with the Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services, proudly announce that Saturday, February 12th is Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 – Petter Northug delivered two sub-par performances at the national opener in Beitostoelen. On Saturday afternoon he left home with sickness. Northug did not feel well and over 15 km … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 (Park City, UT) – The United States Ski Jumping (USASJ) has officially launched the Getting USASJ to the Start Bar one-time fundraising project. The goal of Getting USASJ to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 – Do you know a woman who has played a pivotal role in sport and physical activity in 2010? Someone who has been a leader, a game-changer, a trailblazer this … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2010 – Compartment Syndrome has sidelined an increasing number of ski racers in recent years, but now there are new numbers showing just how many athletes are affected. A survey carried … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2010 – Ski resorts continue to receive snowf, just in time for the winter season. Although it is still relatively early in the season, things are looking good for the months … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2010 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Goldstream Sports Tour de Ski/Fairbanks will begin with a Friday evening prologue under the lights at Birch Hill, beginning at 5:00PM. Women will go 2.75Km and … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2010 (Gällivare, Sweden) – The 15km skate in Bruksvallarna was similar to most other season opening distance races I’ve done over here in Europe. It’s burns the lungs, and your legs … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2010 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Light snow is falling outside and the weatherman is calling for more. There are less than seven days to go and almost all of them have … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2010 – Beginning a few years ago with soft goods, One Way OY from Finland is now expanding very fast. After sponsoring Petra Madjic from the Slovenian XC team,  partnering with … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2010 – The Swix Triac 1.0 debuted at the 2010 olympic Games where athletes choosing Swix poles won 70% of  all the Olympic gold medals.  The Swix Triac 1.0 is stiffer, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2010 (Beitostolen, Norway) – Here’s a video from the first FIS races of the season in Beitostolen, Norway this past weekend. Check out some race action from the heartland of XC … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2010 (Gällivare, Sweden) – After the races on Sunday a few of us jumped in the van and headed over to Levi, a town about 45 minutes away to catch … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2010 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) advises athletes and support personnel that supplements containing the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine are widely available in the Canadian market … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – With many teams already registered excitement is building for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2010 (Silver Star, BC) – Mother Nature’s finally delivered on her promise of snow for the year as Silver Star sets to open its Nordic season, Thursday, November 18. With as … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2010 (Muonio, Finland) – US XC Ski Team star Kikkan Randall won the Sprint Skate opener on Friday, Nov. 12 as the FIS racing season got underway in Muonio, Finland. The … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 15, 2010 (Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis announced today that the new RCS Carbonlite Skating Race Boot is now available at retail locations nationwide. Featuring several new Fischer innovations, the boot ensures … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2010 (Beitostoelen, Norway) – The Norwegian star Petter Northug, who won four Olympic medals in 2010, is ill and was forced to end his first foray into FIS competition in Beitostoelen, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2010 – The Swedish Cross-country Team has developed a new type of cross-country ski pole basket in partnership with Marcus Leijon and Mikael Svaren at Vintersportcentrum Östersund. The Swedish team’s goal … READ MORE →2 comments

November 14, 2010 – Over $8,000 has now been raised in our auction, but many, many great deals remain.  Check it out, enjoy some bidding, and see what great prizes you may be … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 14, 2010 (Muonio, Finland) – The USA’s Kris Freeman landed on the podium again claiming second in the men’s 10km freestyle race on Sunday only 8s behind winner Sergey Shiriaev (RUS) with … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 14, 2010 (Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – It was another great day for the Canucks in Sweden with Canada’s Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey just off the podium in 4th and 5th as Sweden’s … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 14, 2010 (Beitostolen, Norway) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen was back in the thick of things obviously feeling better to score a convincing win in the women’s 10km free race on Sunday in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 14, 2010 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is ready to impose 4-year doping bans but federations and national doping bodies are reluctant to follow suit. Most continue with the 2-year ban … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2010 (Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – My day is ending much the same way it began: lying on my bed in my underwear with my legs up on the wall listening to The … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2010 (Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic, based out of Coon Valley, Wisconsin will again be supplying Steinbock Racing with their 2011 custom race kits. In its inaugural year, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2010 (Muonio, Finland) – Kris Freeman (USA) claimed his first victory of the season over a strong field with a great performance to win the men’s 10km classic in Muonio on … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2010 (Bruksvallarna, Sweden) – Devon Kershaw and Len Valjas lead a strong Canadian performance placing 3rd and 4th respectively in the 1.65km men’s A final at the FIS Sprints in Bruksvallarna … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2010 (Beitostolen, Norway) – The USA’s Torin Koos is the lone North American racing in Beitostolen this weekend qualifying in 17th in the men’s 1.4km sprint out of 54 starters. Norway’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Over 100 teams have registered for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is Friday, Nov. 19, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2010 (Beitostolen, Norway) – Russians stole the show in the men’s 15km free race at the FIS Beitosprinten event with temperatures around zero degrees meaning there might have been some waxing/ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2010 (Muonio, Finland) – It’s been snowing all day here in Muonio for the skate sprint races and it was a successful day for the U.S skiers. The prelims began at … READ MORE → 0 comments