April 6, 2009 – We found the following historical piece on doping on the pro cycling team Saxo Bank web site forum and while it’s primarily related to cycling and we cannot verify the accuracy … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 6, 2009 – On Sunday evening March 28, at around 17:45, the curtain dropped on the 2008-2009 Biathlon World Cup season, ending a long year of competitions and travel for every team. After gala … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 6, 2009 – In Truckee, California the New England Junior Olympic Team brought home the Alaska Cup, an award based on overall points scores for the week. This was possible because of solid … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 4, 2009 – The FIS Continental Cup (COC) series all over the world are some of the most important international competitions, also in Cross-Country Skiing. They allow the younger athletes to prepare themselves … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 4, 2009 – Canada’s Ivan Babikov and the USA’s Rebecca Dussault have captured the 2009 US FIS Marathon Cup series. Babikov’s win in the 50km classic at the recent US Distance championships … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 3, 2009 (Canmore, Alta.) – Cross Country Canada solidified the final dimension to its world-leading coaching and technical support team by naming Norway’s Inge BrÃ¥ten as Senior National Team Coach, the national body announced … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 3, 2009 – We recently posted a Cross Country Canada release announcing that Canada received the green light from FIS to host additional World Cup events – “This landmark decision recognizes the growing … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 3, 2009 – Don’t miss the Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s (CCSAA) annual Convention April 15-17, hosted at Whistler Olympic Park, BC and be eligible to win a 2-night lodging package at Fairmont … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 3, 2009 – I’m sure you’ve heard the Johnny Cash song that goes “I’ve been everywhere, man, I’ve been everywhere…” That is how I feel in April after the ski season has ended. … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 3, 2009 (Hayward, WI) – Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the CXC Junior Development Program. This year the CXC Junior Development Program will … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 – One of the biggest news pieces out of the Nordic World is coming from Sweden where it is rumoured that Gunde Svan has decided not to renew his contract as the … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 (Calgary, Ab) – Last Saturday, Fast and Female presented by Best Buy hosted its annual Ski Festival at Canada Olympic Park (COP) in Calgary, Alberta. Led by 2006 Olympic gold medalist … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 (Park City, UT) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has launched a cross country coaches level 100 certification program, the first level of a multi-level cross country-specific coaches education certification … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 (Fairbanks, AK) – Here’s an inside look at the 2009 US Distance Championships recently held in Fairbanks, AK as told by US National team member Kikkan Randall. The event took place … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 (Yellowknife, NWT) – Canada’s Mike Argue of Yellowknife, NWT has won the 2009 Rock and Ice Ultra event held from March 21-26 in rugged frozen expanse of the Northwest Territories. From … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 – The 2009 FIS World Cup Cross Country season ended with the final 10/15 km skate events in Falun, Sweden March 22. FIS Newsflash recently caught up with FIS Race Director Jurg … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 2, 2009 – The 2009 US Super Tour racing series officially wrapped up March 29 in Fairbanks, Alaska with the completion of the men’s and women’s 50/30km events. On top of the men’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 1, 2009 (Sisimiut, Greenland) – For the 2009 Arctic Circle Race (ACR) 122 brave Nordic skiers took to the start line scheduled from March 27-29, for 13th … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 1, 2009 – Please find below a letter sent by fax and Federal Express to Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee this week. Following up on our earlier request for a … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 31, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – More fine photos from Sunday’s men’s 50km classic race where Canada’s Stefan … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 31, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Here’s a great selection of photos taken by Lance and Danny Parrish from the women’s 30km … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 31, 2009 – Following a very successful 2008-09 season CCC is already looking ahead to the challenges of a home Olympics in just 11 months time. CCC’s High Performance Director and key staff … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 30, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Hey there are plenty of races still to come, but the formal part of the big racing calendar is a wrap after the completion of the US XC … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 30, 2009 – In an effort to use our resources wisely, we are recruiting volunteers and updating our database. Please let us know if you can volunteer your time and skills. We need … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 29, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Liz Stephen (USST) from East Montpelier, VT successfully defended her title on Sunday taking the 30km classic win over Morgan Arritola (USST/SVSEF) in second with Kikkan … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 29, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The final events of the 2009 USA XC Ski Distance Nationals are the 30km women’s and 50km men’s Classic races. USST skier Liz Stephen will be looking … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 28, 2009 (Valcartier, Que.) – Canada’s Megan Imrie and Scott Perras captured their first gold medals of the week at the North American and Canadian Mazda Biathlon Championships in Valcartier, Que. on Saturday. … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 28, 2009 – Joe Haggenmiller of Michigan Tech University and Sten Fjeldheim of Northern Michigan have been named the Central Collegiate Ski Association Coaches of the Year. Haggenmiller, in his sixth season … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 28, 2009 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – The US Nordic Combined Ski Team has done a fantastic job this year winning the world championships. Dave Jarrett head coach of the US … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 28, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Liz Stephen and Leif Zimmerman took home the 15km and 30km Pursuit titles on Friday … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 27, 2009 – I have been recovering from surgery for three weeks. I was suffering from compartment syndrome in both shins. Compartment syndrome occurs when the muscle outgrows the fascia, or protective covering, … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 27, 2009 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – The World’s best biathletes have gather in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia for the final few days of World Cup competition in the 2009 season. The men began Thursday with the 10km … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 27, 2009 (Fairbanks, AK) – The countdown is on-two more races to go and the season is over. It’s hard to believe another season is coming to an end, especially since it feels … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 27, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) revealed the design of the 2010 Olympic Torch and uniform on February 12, … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 26, 2009 – In most cases, the winners of the overall World Cup rankings in the three Nordic disciplines also lead the season’s prize money rankings. The only exception is Petra Majdic (Slo) … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 26, 2009 – The Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country finished, for the second time, with the so-called FIS World Cup Final which this year … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 26, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – USST skiers Torin Koos and Chris Cook lead the charge in the men’s Team Sprint 10-team final at … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 26, 2009 – In an effort to support the excitement and value of the upcoming Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s annual Convention April 15-17, hosted at Whistler Olympic Park, BC, SkiTrax Magazine … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 25, 2009 (Yellowknife, NWT) – After four days of competition Phil Villenueve of Canmore and Mike Argue of Yellowknife are still tied for the lead at the 2009 Rock and … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 25, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Morgan Smyth and James Southam won the opening Yukon Title Company 5km/10km Classic titles respectively at the Birch Hill Recreation Area on Tuesday evening at the Wedgewood Resort … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 25, 2009 (Denver, Colorado) – The fifteen international women ski jumpers suing for the right to participate in the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games have asked IOC President Jacques Rogge to meet with … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 24, 2009 (Montreal, QC) – Natalia Matveeva, a 22-year-old Russian cross-country skier, has been suspended for doping apparently testing positive for EPO during a World Cup meet in January in Whistler, B.C. as … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 24, 2009 (Donner Summit, CA) – More than a foot of snow fell on Donner Summit overnight Saturday and continued prior to the start of the annual California Gold Rush, a … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 24, 2009 (Vienna, Austria) – Disgraced Austria Nordic Ski coach Walter Mayer, who was involved in the 2006 Torino Olympics doping scandal, has been arrested in connection with new doping allegations connected to a … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 24, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Wedgewood Resort 2009 US Cross Country Ski Championships will be starting at 6:00pm Tuesday, March 24 on the Jim Whisenhant Ski Trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 24, 2009 (Falun, Sweden) – Here’s an inside look at the XC World Cup Finals which concluded last weekend in Falun, Sweden March 20-22 by the USA’s Kikkan Randall. The mini Tour de … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 23, 2009 (Yellowknife, NWT) – The Rock and Ice Ultra event is a 225km foot, snowshoe or XC ski race in the wilds of the North West Territories. Runners must carry snowshoes … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 23, 2009 (Falun, Sweden) – On demand coverage of the World Cup finals from Falun, Sweden March 20 -22 is now available at Universalsports.com. Watch Justyna Kowalcyzk (Pol) and Dario Cologna (Sui) ski to … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 23, 2009 (Trondheim, Norway) – More than 14,500 skiers competed on Saturday in the 2009 edition of the historic Norwegian Birkebeiner – a record for the event. Norwegian great … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 22, 2009 (Falun, Sweden) – Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk has won the women’s overall 2008/09 Veissmann XC World Cup series title and the overall distance crown, following her victory this weekend at … READ MORE → 0 comments