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Sep 18: NENSA Nordic Symposium – Day 2...

Kurt Jepson spoke on Exertional Compartment...

September 18, 2010 (Waltham, MA) – Here’s a brief look at some of the presentations at the NENSA Nordic Symposium on Day 2. The sessions began at 8:30am this morning with Developing Cross-country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 18: Sparkling Hills Masters World Cup 2011...

Sparkling Hills Masters World Cup 2011...

September 18, 2010 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – There are only 165 days until the Sparkling Hills Masters World Cup 2011 hosted by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club from March 3-11. This is the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: Rollerski World Record Attempt – Be...

Fresh Air’s rollerski world record attempt...

September 17, 2010 (Ottawa, Ontario) – What do 50 people on rollerskis look like? How about 200…or more? That’s the question that Fresh Air Experience in Ottawa is trying to answer. On October … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: NENSA Nordic Symposium Kicks Off ...

NENSA’s Jim Rodrigues, Event Manager and...

September 17, 2010 (Waltham, MA) – The New England Nordic Ski Association’s (NENSA) first ever Nordic Symposium kicked off this evening at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts. NENSA Executive Director Patrick Cote … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: Call for Nominations for Canadian Sport...

September 17, 2010 (Ottawa, ON) – The True Sport Foundation announced its call for nominations for the 38th Canadian Sport Awards (CSA). Canada’s definitive recognition event for sport will award excellence, athletics, commitment … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: Mt. Borah Apparel Launches New Pre-design...

September 17, 2010 – Mt. Borah is pleased to announce the launch of our new Nordic Design Center on our website. Now customers have the option of high quality pre-designed suit patterns with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: First Tracks at the Yellowstone Ski...

The Yellowstone Ski Festival is a...

September 16, 2010 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Join thousands of skinny skis in West Yellowstone, Montana for a week-long celebration of cross-country skiing.  Olympic athletes to first timers descend on this small, mountain … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: NCCSEF Invests $43,000 in Six Cross...

September 16, 2010 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) will invest $43,000 in six cross-country ski racing projects for its first round of 2010/2011 season funding.  … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: U.S. and Canadian Team Training Camp...

Canadian Team Head Coach Justin Wadsworth...

September 16, 2010 – Check out these two videos from the Canadian XC Ski Team training camp in Mont Sainte-Anne, QC and the US XC Ski Team training camp in Sun Valley, ID, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: Sun Valley Camp...

Gelso, Simi, Matt and Tim in...

September 16, 2010 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – The US XC Ski Team’s training camp in Sun Valley is going great. We had a day off on Monday and then it was back … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team...

Chris Grover, Andy Newell, Mike Sinnott...

September 16, 2010 (Sun Valley, ID) – World Championship medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) was among a group of seven athletes, including six Olympians, named to the 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: Skate Sprint Intervals with the US...

Skate Sprint Intervals with the US...

September 15, 2010 – Chris Grover talks about the USST camp philosophy, and the importance of getting enough rollerski speed work. According to Grover, simulation workouts are very important, and something that the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: Canadian National XC Ski Team –...

Striding intensity workout. [P] Eric De...

September 15, 2010 (Mont Ste-Anne, Quebec) – Quebec has always been a powerhouse province when it comes to cross-country ski racing in Canada, with a long legacy of producing fast athletes. More recently, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: Back to...

The Nish (Graham Nishikawa) leaves me...

September 15, 2010 (Whistler, BC) – When I returned to Whistler, BC a few weeks ago I encountered a much different environment than I had left behind. The Olympic crowds, snow, banners, fences … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: CCC and Statoil Join Forces to...

September 15, 2010 (Calgary, AB) – Two-time Olympic medallist, Beckie Scott, will launch the second year of the Ski Fit North Alberta program at a training camp for Northern Alberta skiers in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 14: Register Your Official Skier Fan Club...

September 14, 2010 – Fiscrosscountry.com together with organizing committees of FIS World Cup Cross-Country are launching a special incentive program for official fan clubs of Cross-Country skiing athletes. In order to improve hospitality … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 14: Silverstar Cross Country Ski Camps –...

September 14, 2010 (Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC) – Incredible how fast time goes by, school is back in session and snow is dusting the mountain tops. It is time to start planning … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 14: Nordic Symposium this Weekend – Registration...

September 14, 2010 (Boston, MA) – The Nordic Symposium takes place in Boston this weekend. The presenters are working hard to bring you an exciting line up of informative and thought provoking topics … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 14: Jerome Jumps to 3rd in Continental...

September 14, 2010 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) led the U.S. in the Lillehammer Continental Cup finishing in third. Jerome had two solid jumps on the normal hill HS 100 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: Lindsey Van Returns to International Ski...

Lindsey Van wins first Women’s Ski...

September 13, 2010   (Lillehammer, Norway) – Lindsey Van of the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team returned to the Continental Cup the weekend of Sept. 11-12 in Lillehammer, Norway, resuming high-level international competition after … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: USA’s Jerome Podiums in...

Jessic Jerome [P] USSA file...

September 13, 2010 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Jessica Jerome of the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team found her way back onto the podium, while teammate Lindsey Van made a successful return to Continental Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Kowalczyk Co-Authors Book on Cross-Country...

Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) [P] Nordic Focus...

September 12, 2010 – Tell-all autobiographies are all the rage with Hollywood these days.  Thespians, musicians, former politicos…you haven’t quite made it as a ‘somebody’ until you’ve got a few hundred pages of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Hellner Wins World Cup Challenge...

Sweden’s Marcus Hellner. [P] Heinz Ruckemann...

September 12, 2010 – Two years ago Marcus Hellner won the World Cup premiere at Dundret, Gellivare. On Wednesday evening the double Olympic champion was back on the winning track again as he … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Southern Maine Biathlon Club wins Skadi...

September 12, 2010 – Skadi Nordic is proud to be a supporter of the Southern Maine Biathlon Club (“SMBC”). Skadi Nordic will be providing a set of the Skadi Nordic product line to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 11: Russian Pankratov Detained with Doping Equipment...

Russia’s Nikolai Pankratov. [P] Pam...

September 11, 2010 – The Russian Ski Federation appears to be standing behind its claim to get tough on doping. According to a report by RIO Novosti, posted on skirun.ru, Russian Olympian Nikolai … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: Fast and Female’s Women’s Fit-Fest in...

September 10, 2010 (Canmore, Alberta) – Fast and Female presented by Best Buy is dedicated to the empowerment through sport of young women ages 9 to 19. With an emphasis on cross-country skiing, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: Bjørgen to Sit Out Tour de...

Norway’s Marit Bjoergen, Queen of Vancouver...

September 10, 2010 – The ski-racing world watched on the edge of their seats as Charlotte Kalla (SWE) and Marit Bjørgen (NOR) battled for supremacy at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. And when they … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: New Oneway DS 10 Pole and...

Oneway is delighted to welcome Tim...

September 10, 2010 – Rossignol is proud to be the exclusive distributor of Oneway in North America. Over the past 3 years the two brands have forged a stong partnership with both product … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: Job Opportunity – Revelstoke Nordic...

September 10, 2010 (Revelstoke, BC) – The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is accepting applications for the position of Custodian of our newly completed Day Lodge and Maintenance facility located on Mount Macpherson. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: Hard Work is Recipe for Kuhn’s...

Stefan Kuhn [P] Lance/Danny Parrish file...

September 09, 2010 – Being a dedicated, full time athlete can be a heavy burden at times. Having to train twice a day, eat, rest and recovery properly, and commit your winter to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: Training Again Feels...

Adele Epsy on North Percy Peak...

September 09, 2010 – Once again I’ve faced a challenge and changed my plans accordingly. Instead of beginning classes at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I am staying home this fall and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: WADA Hails Major Breakthrough in Fight...

September 09, 2010 – The World Anti-Doping Agency is excited about two groups of scientists who have developed tests for gene doping that are considered a major breakthrough reports Associated Press. Scientists in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: Rossignol Introduces the Lightest Weight X-ium...

Rossi’s lightest weight X-ium package. [P]...

September 09, 2010 – Rossignol’s 2010-2011 X-ium Skate package, including X-ium NIS Skating WCS Ski, XCelerator Skate NIS Binding, X-ium WC Skate Boot, and Oneway’s DS 10 pole, is all new and is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 08: Fischer Skis Announces US Athlete...

Kikkan Randall (USA) in WCup action…[P]...

September 08, 2010 (Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis announced today that five of the seven U.S. Ski Team cross-country athletes will race on Fischer skis for the next two years. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 08: Northug to Skip Oslo Team...

Petter Northug wins Team Sprint gold...

September 08, 2010 (Oslo, Norway) – Petter Northug will sit out the team sprint in Oslo, despite his and teammate Øystein Pettersen’s gold medal from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics in that very event. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 08: Marcialonga Officially Sold...

September 08, 2010 (Trentino, Italy) – The 2011 Marcialonga is officially ‘sold out’. There are no more bibs available to the 38th edition of the cross country ski marathon along the Fiemme and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 06: NENSA Announces Citizen Series Schedule and...

Kris Freeman leading the pack in...

September 06, 2010 – NENSA, the New England Nordic Ski Association, is excited to announce the 2010-2011 TD Bank New England Eastern Cup and Citizen Series event schedule. Sponsored by TD Bank and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 05: Olso 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski...

September 05, 2010 (Olso, Norway) – It’s September already and a full summer of training is done, and now it’s time to start planning the winter race season.  The organizers of the coming … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 03: Where They Are Now – Interview...

Hosmer with her four gold medals...

September 03, 2010 – Skiers racers around Bennington and Putney, Vermont, during the 1960s had many great role models like Trina Hosmer to look up to. Always smiling and encouraging, Hosmer was a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 03: Challenge Marcus Hellner at a 5km...

September 03, 2010 – Marcus Hellner is now accepting challengers to take him on in a 5km-running race that will be held on his home course on Wednesday, September 8, in Gällivare, Sweden. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 02: CXC Junior Ladies...

CXC Ladies in action [P]...

September 02, 2010 (Cable, WI) – If you think xc ski training camps are only about hard work and sweat, think again and check out this fun video of the CXC Junior women … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 02: Atomic’s Roman Toferer to Visit Twin...

Billy Demong wins America’s first gold...

September 02, 2010 – The 2010 Olympics served as concrete proof that Roman Toferer of Atomic is unequalled when it comes to picking skis and making them go fast.  The man from the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 02: Stormer Steira Loves to Hunt Game...

(l-r) Marit Bjoergen (NOR), Kristin Stoermer...

September 02, 2010 – “Grouse hunting can be a great workout break. You train without thinking that you’re exercising, which fits perfectly in the middle of a heavy season preparations,” says Norway’s Kristin … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 01: Sun Valley Announces Huge 75th Anniversary...

September 01, 2010 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – As fall approaches, the Sun Valley Resort prepares for its landmark 75th winter season celebration. This milestone may well mark the resort’s most assorted winter season … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 01: 2011 Nordic World Championship Tickets Now...

September 01, 2010 (Oslo, Norway) – With many afternoon events, two evening ski jumping competitions and several events per day, everything is pointing to a huge spectator turnout during the FIS Nordic World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 31: Canadian NST Guys Mix It Up...

Ivan Babikov [P] Heinz...

August 31, 2010 (Canmore, Alberta) – Even with the FIFA World Cup long over, Canmore is keeping the vibe alive. The Bow Valley has a very strong group of regional teams, with National … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 30: Kangaroo Hoppet...

Kangaroo Hoppet. [P] Chris...

August 30, 2010 – The Kangaroo Hoppet was a huge success, kicking off the World Loppet season in Falls Creek, Australia on Saturday. The race was saw beautiful weather despite some heavy snowfall … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 30: Swedish Coach Abrahamsson Counters Heller’s Call...

August 30, 2010 – Swedish National Team Coach Joakim Abrahamsson has countered the recent comments by Marcus Hellner regarding pursuit and mass starts, saying that, while cross-country ski racing is indeed in a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 30: Rampa con I Campioni – Test...

Rampa con campioni – test yourself...

August 30, 2010 – Have you ever wondered how it would feel to race up a mountain like Alpe Cermis? What do the athletes feel as they crest the top of the Final … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 29: Kershaw to Host Share the Road...

Eleanor McMahon (l) and Devon Kershaw...

August 29, 2010   (Burlington, Ontario) –  One of Canada’s most accomplished ski racers, three-time World Cup medalist, Devon Kershaw will be returning to his native Sudbury, Ontario to host the 2nd Annual Sudbury … READ MORE → 0 comments