December 5, 2003 (Park City, Utah) – John M. Egan, retired founder, chairman and CEO of Arris Group, has been named a trustee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation, announced Foundation Vice President … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 8, 2003 – Lake Louise's Skoki Lodge was rated in the “Top 10 Winter Hideaways” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine (December 2003/January 2004). The magazine states, “you can learn a lot from the old … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 8, 2003 – Canada's top-two cross-country skiers, Beckie Scott and Sara Renner, teamed up to finish ninth on Sunday while representing the nation in the team sprint relay discipline at a World Cup competition … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 8, 2003 – After another long day of review and deliberation, the international ispo BrandNew Awards jury selected the new winners – for the 9th time.The ispo BrandNew Awards continue to celebrate the truth … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 5, 2003 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is pleased to announce that Charmaine Crooks has been elected to the Executive Board of the World Olympians Association (WOA). At the WOA General … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 5, 2003 (Dobbiaco, Italy) – Canada's one-two cross-country skiing punch of Beckie Scott and Sara Renner may have traveled half way around the world to compete in their first World Cup event of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 7, 2003 – The  President of the organizer committee of the World Cup of Asiago of December 16,  Francesco Gattolin, announced that the race is cancelled. The Golf Arena of Asiago theatre of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 6, 2003 – Jeff Whiting is leading a NCCP Level 1 Technical  Course on December 13 -14 in Saskatoon. Here are the details: This  course is an introduction to both general coaching and to … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 4, 2003 – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association boasts an expansive television schedule this year, with 27 programs scheduled for broadcast throughout the 2003-04 season. Original programming includes eight hours of events on … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 5, 2003 (Park City, Utah) – John M. Egan, retired founder, chairman and CEO of Arris Group, has been named a trustee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation, announced Foundation Vice President … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 5, 2003 – According to Steve Kvinlaug,  “We saw a nice complement to our existing winter products lines. All of the Hamax line is top quality, not junk and their SnoXross sled is very … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 5, 2003 – Attention Racers! We don't want you to register late! Honest we don't! Its easier for us and for you if you register in good time. Please be considerate and register right … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 3, 2003 – W.L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER fabrics, has signed on as a national sponsor of SnowSports Industries America's (SIA) Winter Trails Day January 17, 2004, a free national … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 2, 2003 – The Gunstock Nordic Ski Association (GNA) is proud to welcome four-time Russian Olympian, Nina Gavriljuk as their Nordic ski coach. An internationally-ranked skier from 1988 to the present, Gavriljuk has won … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 2, 2003 – Select Design of Burlington, VT, a marketing services company specializing in the design, manufacturing and distribution of custom-branded merchandise, has been named private-label producer and distributor of U.S. Ski and Snowboard … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 2, 2003 – This past weekend was the start to the highly anticipated 2003/04 ski season. The usual questions arise before the first person cracks the start wand and enters into a world of … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 2, 2003 – Callaghan Backcountry Lodge opened for the winter season on Thursday, November 27th with the best early season conditions the area has seen in years. “We've received over a metre of new … READ MORE → 0 comments

December 2, 2003 – The National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) recently announced that it had reached its fundraising goal of $10,000 US to save the 2004, J1 Scandinavian Cup Team. The trip faced cancellation … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 30, 2003  – The talent pool for cross-country skiers in Canada is proving to be deep after athletes wearing the maple leaf captured five of the six positions on the podium in the skiathalon … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2003 – The AST will be traveling to the World Junior Selection Races in Kelowna for the races on December 18 to 21 at the Telemark Ski Club. The Alberta Ski Team will … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2003 – Some of America's top ski and snowboard athletes – including '03 giant slalom world champion Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), World Cup champions Travis Cabral (South Lake Tahoe, CA) and Shannon Bahrke … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 28, 2003 – Canada's lone World Cup nordic combined athlete, Jason Myslicki, surpassed all expectations in his first-ever World Cup event, finishing in 27th place out of 49 athletes on Saturday in Kuusamo, Finland.The … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2003 – The U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame has selected seven new members, including Olympic ski champions Tommy Moe and Diann Roffe, World Championships medalist AJ Kitt and Alex Cushing, who brought … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2003 – The Olympics may be nearly  two years past, but the legacy and excitement of the Games is still front and  center in Park City – and available for everyone to enjoy!  … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2003 (Vernon, B.C.) – The snow is covering the ground, thetracks are set and the names of the winners in the opening event of the2003-04 Haywood NorAm Canada Cup campaign are in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2003 – On the eve of the first Haywood NorAm Canada Cup competition of the 2003-04 campaign, Madshus Skis has announced its continued investment in developing the nation's young male and female cross-country … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2003 – With a $500 facility grant from Cross Country Saskatchewan and by matching the grant with its own resources Edam Ski Club has made improvements to the Dulwich cross country ski trails, … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2003 – In business news, Erik Sports has been licensed by Rottefella to manufacture NNN cross country  boots under a new brand, Whitewoods. Erik Sports will begin to distribute Whitewoods and Rottefella bindings … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2003 – Note: Athletes taking  medication for asthma can only use inhaled formoterol, salbutamol, salmeterol or  terbutaline and must declare their use to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in  Sport (CCES), and if … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2003 – As stated in the original release of the criteria, a final decision on the sprint selection criteria for the U23 Criterium would be determined once more information became available on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2003 – The course schedule for the National Coaching Certification Program in Ontario has been moved. It can now be located at www.connectedcoach.com. Just click through the heading “Find Courses”. Please remember to … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 22, 2003 – Once again, Cross Country Canada is encouraging cross-country skiers everywhere to become part of our team in creating next year's Project Podium Calendar!  Submit your favorite cross-country skiing photos this 2004 … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2003 – The Bowdoin College Nordic Ski Program has a coaching internship available for the months of January and February. This is a very active position in a very competitive two month time … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2003 – This is an official notice that the 2004 Annual General Meeting of Cross Country Canada will be held in the Kelowna-Vernon corridor of the beautiful Okanagan Valley on June 4-6, 2004. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2003 – Conditions for Opening Day at Whistler Blackcomb look to be excellent as 26 cm or 10 inches, of snow fell on the mountains overnight as measured at the bottom of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2003 – Wolves, elk, otters,  fumaroles, bison warming themselves above steam vents, wonderful  50-year-old snowcoaches  and far fewer snowmobiles than ever – that's a taste of  Yellowstone this winter. And if you've enjoyed … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2003 – The Canadian Birkebeiner Festival is always looking for new people to help out at the Birkie. It takes 650 volunteers to make the Birkie festival happen in February. Many enthusiastic skiers … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2003 – There will be a  two-day Grooming Equipment and Technique Clinic, on the weekend of 14-15th of January 2004.  This clinic is a combination of seminars, on-snow demos, show and tell, training … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2003 – CCS recently modified its existing programs to meet the changing needs of the members. Here is a listing of our existing grants:Event Grant This grant is to assist clubs in hosting … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2003 – While some Canadians still lament winter, skiers know the best route through the cold. And if anyone is ready for winter, it's the Canadian Cross Country Ski Team. At least that's … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2003 (Quebec City, Quebec) – A time-trial is planned for this weekend on a new 2.5 km loop that is described as “World Cup standard”. The loop has been constructed in conjunction with … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2003 – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority announced Tuesday improvements that have been made, and are still under construction, at the Verizon Sports Complex. Throughout the summer and fall work … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2003 (Anchorage, AK)  – The inaugural cross country SuperTour opens this weekend at Kincaid Park in  Anchorage. Recent snows have boosted track conditions.“I just spoke with Matt Pauli [of the Nordic Ski Association … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2003 – What's your favourite ski trail in Saskatchewan? Why? We want to know as part of a new book that we are publishing in co-operation with Cross Country Saskatchewan, Discover Saskatchewan and … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2003 – That's right! Thomas Alsgaard, one of the best cross country ski racers in the world is coming to West Yellowstone, Montana during the Fall Camp.  Toko and Madshus have teamed  … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2003 – For those who did not yet register for the Lake Louise camp, we are sorry to announce that it is full, and we will not be taking any more registration. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 11, 2003 – The past few days here in Canmore have reminded me of how much I love skiing, and of how amazing it is to be able to do what I love! Running … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 10, 2003 – Dave Rees, a former National Team member and longtime volunteer in our sport, will be inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame on November 22nd in Camp Fortune, Quebec. Congratulations … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 10, 2003 – The updated Roller Skiing Policy recently released by Cross Country Canada in draft has been amended slightly and endorsed for use by  the CCC Board. The approved document can be accessed … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 8, 2003 – Were you born in 1989 or 1990? If so you are eligible to try out for the 2004 Games!Join other skiers your age from communities throughout British Columbia for a weekend … READ MORE → 0 comments