May 27, 2009 (Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia) – The Sub-Committee for the Cross-Country World Cup was working hard in Cavtat last week to finalize the World Cup Calendar 2009/10. In the calendar, there are 24 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27, 2009 (Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia) – The FIS Calendar Conference 2009 took place this past week in Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO). The schedule featured the spring meetings of the various FIS Technical Committees; the FIS World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – World Championship silver medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK), along with World Cup sprint medalist Andy Newell (Shaftsburry, VT), Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and three-time U.S. champion Liz … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – The USSA is accepting registrations for the 2009-10 membership season. First time users of the online registration system should begin by creating a user account in the name … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2009 (Bozeman, MT) – One of the longest and strongest teams on the US Nordic scene, the Factory Team, based out of Bozeman, MT is discontinuing after 15 years. Andy Gerlach of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – Some of Maine’s finest were honored last weekend as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s recognized the nation’s top contributors to skiing and snowboarding in the U.S. Friday … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2009 – The following is the USSA’s preliminary list of nominations for the 2010 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. The nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – The COC is seeking a dynamic individual to join its Toronto office for a one year contract position beginning June 1, 2009. The position is for a Bilingual Receptionist … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25, 2009 (Calgary, AB) – Own the Podium, WinSport Canada and the University of Calgary have worked together to develop a solution to the funding shortfall facing two world-leading training facilities. The result of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2009 (Verona, WI) – The Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) Academy is pleased to announce that Training Period 2 covering May 25 to June 21 has been released. Period 2 is similar to period … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The City of Kamloops, known as the Tournament Capital of Canada, will host an international workshop called “Fairness in Sport” this fall where anti-doping volunteers will be trained in … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – No we’re not kidding. PACE, the Prostitution Alternatives Counselling and Education Society (PACE) is preparing a brochure, training, and offering support services for sex workers to learn about their … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21, 2009 (Montreal, QC) – Mr. Alain Lemaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades Inc. revealed the names of the 13 athletes who will share $59,000 in bursaries for the fifth edition … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – British Columbia’s newest cross-country skiing loppet will kick-off on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Event organizers have earmarked Whistler Olympic Park, the cross-country ski venue for the Vancouver 2010 Winter … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2009 (Bend, OR) – Following a season of incredible success, including Kikkan Randall’s (Anchorage, AK) World Championship silver medal, the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team reunited this week in Oregon to begin its … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – Cross Country Canada, the national governing body for the sport of cross-country skiing, is seeking an Executive Director to build on CCC’s international achievements beyond the 2010 Olympic and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2009 – The CXC Masters Team was established two years ago as an outreach mechanism to promote cross country skiing and as a fundraising opportunity for the CXC Youth Program while providing unique … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2009 (Montreal, QC) – The National Snow Industries Association (NSIA) is pleased to announce the New NSIA Snow Show, One Show, Two Destinations. The 2010 NSIA Snow Show will run from Sunday, January … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19, 2009 (Quebec) – SkiTrax’s Marty Hall has been watching and commenting on the FIS racing scene in his column Hallmarks but recently put his thoughts on paper as FIS is in meetings … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – On April 22 Salomon opened it’s first North American concept store in Toronto at Don Mills Rd. and Lawrence Ave. East … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2009 – On Friday, May 15, 2009, John Stearns of Bridgewater, VT and Glastonbury, CT passed away at the age of 74 with his family by his side. It’s not very often … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2009 – At the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Convention’s Golden Eagle Awards, Vermont stood out as the only ski state to win all of the award categories for environmental excellence in which … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2009 (Germany) – One Way, manufacturers of quality xc ski poles and roller skis, is pleased to announce that its Trail Tabuk shoe was selected as one of the best trail running … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – Nordic combined skiers Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) and Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) received the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s highest athlete honors at an awards ceremony Friday … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15, 2009 (Sliver Star, BC) – With the 2010 Olympic games less than nine months away and May 1 being the official start of the new season, preparation for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Like many other Nordic teams from around the world the Swedish National XC team was recently at … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – We were excited to get SkiTrax Spring 2009, our final issue of the season, to press, albeit later than usual, but there was lots of final coverage to … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – Clubs across the nation work year round to groom athletes for success in the competitive skiing and snowboarding arena. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association is recognizing five … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – World Championship gold medalists Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) and Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) will be honored for athletic excellence … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – With athletic success that ranges from a collection of seven World Championship medals to landmark progress made at the club level, the 2009 U.S. Ski and Snowboard … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12, 2009 – The inaugural Alberta World Cup Academy team stormed the 2009 Canadian Cross Country Skiing Championships last March taking top spots on every day of the week-long competition. In total, the team … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11, 2009 – Salomon Canada is excited to announce the addition of Phil Villeneuve into their team in a full time capacity with a new multi-faceted role. Phil’s prime responsibility will be … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11, 2009 – Daniel Tynell (Swe), winner of the 2009 Vasaloppet, the most famous ski marathon race, and the only racer to win this race three times, has signed a long term agreement … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11, 2009 – Here’s the latest BNC News regarding BNC Treasurer Alan Delamere retiring and a new Treasurer is needed, the Bjorn Daehlie auction items for Mahon Fund, new American Birkie Open Track Tour, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – The official start to the 2009/2010 season is here and I am back to work in Whistler, BC at our first team training camp of the season. As … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2009 – The 2009-2010 FXC Program Information Packet and application forms are now available on both the NSCF and the FXC websites. The Packet contains a brief overview of both the Devo Team … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 9, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – The stationary bikes are all lined up in a row. Weight platforms and treadmills are standing at the ready. The lines on the sprint track stand out brilliantly … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 8, 2009 – Alex Harvey and his coach, Louis Bouchard, have reached an agreement with Cross Country Canada (CCC) regarding Harvey’s attendance at CCC training camps. At a teleconference this afternoon, Harvey and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 8, 2009 – Here’s the latest official news from Vancouver 2010 covering many topics including becoming a torch bearer, the next phase of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games ticket sales, podcasts and videos, Facebook, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 8, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Canada Olympic House, the Canadian Olympic Team’s “home away from home” at each Olympic Games, will be located in downtown Vancouver during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Canadian … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 8, 2009 – An agreement between top Canadian XC skier Alex Harvey and Cross Country Canada appears to have been reached as a joint national media teleconference will be held later today where … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 8, 2009 – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center and NENSA are proud to announce the Green Team, a new post-graduate ski racing program. The Green Team was conceived to fill a gap in support for … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 7, 2009 – Canada’s rising star, Alex Harvey was dropped last week from the national senior men’s team amid preparations for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He has now been demoted to the B … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 6, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Salomon opened it’s first North American concept store at 1090 Don Mills Rd. in Toronto on April 22. The store’s web site is also live with information on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 6, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Whistler Olympic Park, the Nordic site of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games has been a busy place over the last … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 4, 2009 – After a fantastic season of dryland training, my 2008-2009 racing season was derailed by illness and injury which ended my season prematurely, and resulted in invasive surgery on my shins. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 2, 2009 – We caught up with Chris Dornan, Media and Public Relations for Cross Country Canada (CCC), regarding the recent news that Executive Director, Al Maddox, and the CCC Board of Directors had … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 2, 2009 – It is with great pleasure that Cross Country BC announces the hiring of Lee Churchill as Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC)/National Athlete Development Centre Head Coach. Lee will be moving … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 1, 2009 – We have just learned from reliable sources that an agreement has been reached between Cross Country Canada’s (CCC) Executive Director, Al Maddox, and the CCC Board of Directors to part … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 1, 2009 (Québec City, QC) – The Pierre-Harvey National Training Center (PHNTC), for which the core program is delivered in the Québec City area, is currently looking for a candidate to fill the full … READ MORE → 0 comments