October 19, 2006 – Marc Hodler, who served the International Ski Federation as President for 47 years, died Wednesday. He was 87. Hodler, who was president of the International Ski Federation from 1951 to 1998 … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 19, 2006 – Many of the top Worldcup racers switched to Atomic this past summer. One German coach made the remark, “It is like the other ski companies are the tired old husbands … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 18, 2006 – Application Deadline: October 31, 2006 Starting Date: December 1, 2006Position: Technical DirectorJob Description: Biathlon Canada, the national governing body for the sport of biathlon in Canada, is seeking an … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 17, 2006 (McLean, VA) – Five new brands – Grabber, Granger, Kahtoola, Panoptx and PEPSICO – have signed on to sponsor Winter Trails, 2007. The international program, now entering its 12th year, offers those … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 17, 2006 – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is pleased to welcome a new partner to its team – EPCOR Utilities Inc.EPCOR today becomes an Official … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 17, 2006 – Seventeen high performance level Canadian athletes from Ontario have been named as members of RONA’s Growing with Our Athletes Program, a five-year funding program worth a minimum of $4 million to … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 16, 2006 (North Woodstock, NH) – The Friends of New Hampshire Skiing grant program helps New Hampshire’s young competitive skiers and snowboarders become Olympians and international champions. Operated by Ski NH member resorts, the … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 14, 2006 – Here are some job offers from the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM):Application Deadline: October 31, 2006 Starting Date: October 31, 2006Position: Director of Sport PhysiologyJob Description:The Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM) … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 14, 2006 – It is not very often that you see big changes in a relatively small sport such as cross country skiing. However, with the help of two well known master skiers, a … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 13, 2006 – Another short update here as we are all busy getting ready for the upcoming ski season. The weather has been absolutely stunning at the Mountain with clear skies and very cool … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 13, 2006 – The Canadian Olympic Committee has established the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame to honour sports men and women who have made notable contributions as athletes, athlete teams, coaches or builders to … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 12, 2006 – Calgary-Retired Olympic women’s hockey star, Cassie Campbell, and former Canadian Paralympic Committee President, Patrick Jarvis, were among five new directors elected to CODA’s Board at the national sport body’s 2006 Annual … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 10, 2006 – According to an AP report Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and his government are putting their full support behind Sochi’s bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics. The Winter Games have never … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 10, 2006 – Lone Mountain Ranch, premier family guest ranch, fly fishing lodge, and Nordic ski resort in Big Sky, Montana, and The Conservancy & Sporting Society, sponsors of the Guggenheim Foundation for International … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 10, 2006 – The 2007 USSA Cross Country SuperTour will have 26 races with a total purse of $130,000, beginning Nov. 24-25 in West Yellowstone, Mont., and including both the U.S. short-distance and long-distance … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 9, 2006 – Winter’s arrived early in Toronto! The Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show presents an outstanding opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to meet 200 exhibitors at one of the largest snow shows … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 7, 2006 (Park City, Utah) – The USSA Ski Jumping SuperTour will have eight events this season, U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner announced, including one this weekend in Lake Placid, N.Y., and part of … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 4, 2006 (Montreal, Quebec) – Paris Glove of Canada is pleased to announce its agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The partnership makes Auclair Sports Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 2, 2006 – Application Deadline: October 17, 2006 Starting Date: November 1, 2006Position: Director – Coach and Athlete DevelopmenJob Description: Director – Coach and Athlete Development Cross Country Canada (CCC)Cross Country Canada (CCC), the … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 2, 2006 – Biathlon Canada, the nation’s governing body for the two-discipline winter sport, received the good word today that its bid to host the 2009 Youth/Junior World Championships was approved by the International … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 30, 2006 – The Open Men’s and Junior Women’s fields for the second day of racing at 1st Canadian Roller Ski Championships should be the one’s to watch if the results of the 6 … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 28, 2006 – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today restated its intention to continue exploring cruise ship accommodation in Squamish, BC to house 1,600 press, broadcast … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 26, 2006 – Global Rescue LLC, a provider of medical, aeromedical evacuation and security services, has been selected as an official supplier of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 26, 2006 – START is the new official wax provider of the INDi2010 Racing Team for the 2006-2007 ski season. START wax has been a mainstay in the Nordic world for over two decades, … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 18, 2006 (Canmore, Alta.) – Olympic silver medallist, Sara Renner, will compete for Canada on the international cross-country ski circuit until the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, but her journey towards Vancouver will have a … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 21, 2006 – Dear Campers! Lots of news but I will keep this short, as always.SNOW REPORT: The first snow of the season has fallen on Silver Star Mountain! A big cold front came … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 19, 2006 – The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Gold Pass is a golden opportunity providing “rock star” treatment for Pass holders and their friends to more than 260 mountains around the country, making … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 18, 2006 – After nearly a decade distributing the Madshus brand in the American marketplace, Alpina Sports and K2 have mutually terminated Alpina’s US distribution effective September 1, 2006.According to Frank Thibodeau, president of … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 16, 2006 (Duluth, Minn.) – The American Birkebeiner® is the largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon in North America. This February some of competitors crossing the finish line at the Birkebeiner will … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 15, 2006 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) seeks the comment of the Canadian sport community on an intended revision to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). The revision would make access … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 15, 2006 – Alpina Sports has signed on as the official boot sponsor of the INDi2010 Racing Team. The team will use Alpina’s revolutionary new Titanium Carbon Control Skate and Classic boots during the … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 14, 2006 – Seven athletes, including five women – led by Lindsey Van and Jessica Jerome (both Park City, UT), the No. 2- and No. 3-ranked athletes in the world last season – and … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 13, 2006 – INDi2010’s phenomenal first year success was a result of a very supportive group of individuals and businesses. Last year’s Founding Team Supporters and Founding Team Builders helped raise nearly $7,000 for … READ MORE → 0 comments

September 13, 2006 – Sprinters Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT), who produced the first U.S. World Cup podium in over two decades last winter, and Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK), who produced the alltime best U.S. women’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 23, 2006 – Warren Chivers, two-time Olympian, U.S. National Hall of Fame member and longtime ski coach at Vermont Academy (VA), has died. He was 91.Chivers, who grew up in Hanover, N.H., and graduated … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 23, 2006 — Those wanting to get fit and stay in shape are invited to the 4th Annual American Birkebeiner Trail Run coming up on Saturday, September 23, 2006 in Hayward, Wis. Last year … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 21, 2006 – Norwegian binding manufacturer Rottefella has signed an agreement with Backcountry Access Inc. (BCA) to become the exclusive distributor of Rottefella telemark and Naxo alpine touring bindings in North America. BCA … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 26, 2006 – Canada’s top female ski jumpers leaped to a strong team effort on the final day of Continental Cup action at Canada Olympic Park on Wednesday, with 14-year-old Atsuko Tanaka of Calgary … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 11, 2006 – The American foursome of Avery Ardovino, Abby Hughes, Alissa Johnson and Jessica Jerome (all Park City, UT) ignored light rain Friday and overwhelmed the field to win the first women’s ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 11, 2006 – A handful of U.S. cross country skiers are back on snow for the first time since the end of last season, midway through the Ski Team’s fifth consecutive preseason trip Down … READ MORE → 0 comments

August 6, 2006 – Three Americans finished in the top 10 Sunday as the women’s ski jumping Continental Cup schedule resumed in a downpour at the former East German nordic center. Jessica Jerome (Park City, … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 28, 2006 (Soldier Hollow, Utah) – U.S. cross country skiers are packing this weekend for their annual on-snow camp in New Zealand. They prepped for the camp, which runs until late August with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 26, 2006 (Calgary, AB) – U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 22, 2006 (Park City, UT) – Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) was fourth for the second straight night Saturday, leading four U.S. women into the top 10 of the VISA Women’s Ski Jumping Festival … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 19, 2006 (Park City, Utah) – Women ski jumpers are temporarily shelving their excitement about gaining International Ski Federation approval to be included in the 2009 World Championships in favor of the opening of … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 14, 2007 (Auburn, NH) – Fischer US President David Auer, has announced several key promotions within the Fischer staff.  Keith Apple has been appointed to the new position of V.P. Alpine Division. He will … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 13, 2006 – Application Deadline: July 28, 2006 Starting Date: February 1, 2007Position: Manager, BiathlonJob Description:DO SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY FOR CANADA & THE WORLDIt is the world’s most spectacular and unifying event, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 10, 2006 (Toronto, ON.) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and NSF International (NSF) announced a new certification program for Canadian consumers and athletes designed to minimize the risk that a … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 9. 2006 – More than two-dozen young women ski jumpers are participating in a mini-training camp at Utah Olympic Park with the majority of the coaching coming from the nation’s top women jumpers. … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 5, 2006 (Lake Placid, N.Y) – Two-time Olympian Clint Jones (Steamboat Springs, CO) had the longest jump of the final round Tuesday to complete a sweep of the first two USSA Ski Jumping SuperTour … READ MORE → 0 comments