December 01, 2016 (Oestersund, Sweden) – In only her second season of biathlon, and racing in just her fourth World Cup event, Joanne Reid (Boulder, Colo.) was the top American finisher in Wednesday’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 30, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Team USA arrived in Ruka, Finland for the World Cup launch with a strong contingent including legendary Kikkan Randall who is back the team following the birth … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 30, 2016 (Killington, Vermont) – One of the most prominent voices in ski sport, Peter Graves, was honored with the FIS Journalist Award during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup weekend at … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 30, 2016 (Oslo, Norway) – Norwegian cross-country ski star Therese Johaug now seems to be facing a 14-month ban for her “unintentional” doping violation in August reports AP. At least this is … READ MORE →2 comments

November 29, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – With a record 500+ teams entered we’re happy to announce the latest leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after round one of the 2016-17 … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 29, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Canada’s Dahria Beatty, 20, from Athabasca, Alta. and Cendrine Browne, 23, from St-Jérôme, Que. debuted at Ruka, Finland for the FIS XC World Cup Opener as the two rookies … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 28, 2016 (Canmore, AB) – After spending the last decade in Alberta’s oil patch, Shane Pearsall is returning to the Canadian sport community, January 1, as the chief executive officer for Cross … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Alex Harvey put in a solid day at the office claiming 11th in the men’s 15km CL individual start as Finland’s Iivo Niskanen proved he is in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Marit Bjoergen of Norway was in charge once again in the women’s 10km CL interval start on day two in Ruka. She may have missed all of … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2016 (Oestersund, Sweden) – The American foursome of Susan Dunklee, Clare Egan, Tim Burke and Lowell Bailey put in a strong effort to finish 8th in mixed relay won by Norway as the BMW IBU … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2016 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Team Canada’s Rosanna Crawford and Nathan Smith claimed 7th in the Single Mixed Relay in Oestersund, Sweden as Team France, with Marie Dorin-Habert and Martin Fourcade, dominated … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Russian-born Canadian, Ivan Babikov, who recently retired as a cross-country skier racer and became coach of Canada’s national team, made his official World Cup debut with the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 27, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – US XC Ski star Kikkan Randall and her husband Jeff Ellis, who is with FIS Cross-Country PR & Communications, celebrated the birth of their son Breck back … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2016 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Elizabeth Guiney (Craftsbury) pipped, Merete Myrseth (University of Utah) at the line by a mere 0.3s to take the women’s 5km CL on day two at West … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Paal Golberg (Nor) took the men’s first win of the season as Canada’s Alex Harvey was the lone North American to make the heats ending up 25th … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Snow fell throughout the competition as Sadie Bjornsen (USA) led the North American women as four qualified, ending up 17th in the women’s 1.4 km CL Sprint … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2016 (Quebec) – On the occasion of presenting the Dollard-Morin Sports and Leisure Volunteer Award, the Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, Ms. Stéphanie Vallée, MP Of … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2016 (Livigno, IT) – Despite the warm weather, Sgambeda 2016 is confirmed. Because of the weather conditions the course will be modified but the participants will still experience a 25km ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 26, 2016 (West Yellowstone, MT) – While not yet officially announced the USSA SuperTour #1 scheduled for Bozeman on Dec. 3-4 has been moved to West Yellowstone due to low snow conditions. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Hear from Canada’s Alex Harvey now in Ruka, Finland as he speaks with Salomon Nordic about his off-season training and goals for the start of the season … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2016 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Katherine Ogden (Stratton Mountain) topped the women’s field in their 5km FR contest while Patrick Caldwell (SMS T2) ruled in the men’s 10km race with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 25, 2016 (Ruka, Finland) – Three American men will hope to springboard from a strong summer of competition when the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup 0pens Saturday in Ruka near Kuusamo. Qualifying … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends. We’re in the final countdown to our 8th annual FIS Fantasy World Cup 2016/17 Contest as the season kicks off this … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 24, 2016 (Quebec City, QC) – The 13th edition of the Pentathlon des Neiges presented by MEC winter-sports extravaganza to be hosted on Quebec City’s historic Plains of Abraham on Feb. 24-March … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 23, 2016 – Celebrate the holiday season and the heritage of Nordic skiing with a new collection of race suits from Borah Teamwear. Featured highlights include country-based designs from Norway, Sweden and … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 23, 2016 (Park City, Utah) – The 2016-17 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today, just before the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland on Nov. 26. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 22, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – With over 200 contestants registered and $4,200 worth of prizes up for grabs, our 8th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2016/17 Contest is off and running. … READ MORE →3 comments

November 21, 2016 (Mt Rolland, QC) – Olympian and Canadian national cross-country ski team member, Donald Farley, passed away over the past weekend at age 46. Farley competed at both the 1998 Nagano … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 21, 2016 – Here are the results from the third day of racing at early season competitions in Rovaniemi (FIN), Bruksvallarna (SWE), Saariselka (FIN) and Beitostolen (NOR) where athletes stretched their legs … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2016 – The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) today announced a $40,000 matching grant to close out the Drive for 25, challenging the skiing community to raise an additional $40,000 before the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 20, 2016 (Gallivare, SWE) – On Sunday Devon Kershaw continued his strong results in pre-season racing in Gällivare, Sweden.  Last weekend he skied to a dominant 1 minute victory at the Gallivare … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – The heat is on as early competitions set the stage for the FIS World Cup season and registration for our SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2016/17 Contest … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2016 (Davos, SUI) – Canada’s Alex Harvey landed second on the podium in the men’s 10km CL race on day two in Davos on an early-season, snow-farmed loop as local star … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 19, 2016 – Dear Nordic Coaches, We would like to invite you and your athletes to our Nordic Team Night at L.L. Bean Bike, Boat and Ski Store on Thursday, December 1st. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2016 (Davos, SUI) – Canada’s Alex Harvey took the win in the men’s CL Sprint in Davos (SUI) besting Swiss skiers Jovian Hediger and  Dario Cologna. Laurien van der Graaff (SUI) … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 18, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) – Pierre Lafontaine is returning to Ottawa full time, accepting the role as chief executive officer/secretary general for Cycling Canada, after splitting time over the last year between … READ MORE → 1 comment

November 18, 2016 (West Yellowstone, Montana) – Fischer’s high end skis and boots are at a level of performance and sophistication that it is best to work with consumers through on line reservations … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – With the first FIS World Cup kicking off the season on Nov. 26-27 in Ruka, Finland, we’re pleased to announce the launch of our annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World … READ MORE →3 comments

November 17, 2016 – The Nordic ski family is going to Ruka (FIN) next week where the traditional FIS Nordic Opening is set to take place from 24th-27th November 2016 with competitions in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 17, 2016 The Nordic Rocks for Schools program, now in its 4th season, was developed to introduce new generations of children in kindergarten to 8th grade to the excitement found in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 16, 2016 – Kanata Nordic is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to oversee delivery and implementation of the club’s ski programs, both on-snow and dryland components.
Primary responsibilities are:
– the development … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 15, 2016 (Oberhofen, SUI)- Following the meeting of the FIS Council on 5th November 2016 in Oberhofen (SUI), one of the important topics on the agenda was establishing the FIS Universal Code … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 14, 2016 (Canmore, AB) – Canada’s top biathletes will be sporting new duds in their quest for the podium on Nordic trails around the world, thanks to a new agreement established with … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2016 (Gällivare, SWE) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw, a veteran national xc ski team member, took his first win of the season at the 15km classic Gällivarepremiärens in Gällivare, SWE on Sunday. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2016 – Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland continued her strong start this season at early races in Muonio, Finland. After winning Friday’s classic sprint she bested the full Finnish National team in … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2016 (Muonio, Finland) – Justyna Kowalczyk (Pol) and Ari Luusua won all stages of Friday’s 1.4 classic Sprint competitions in Muonio, Finland. The competition included many recognizable World Cup names such … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 13, 2016 – Cross-country skier Andy Newell of Shaftsbury Vermont has competed in three Winter Olympic Games, representing Team USA in pursuit of that elusive gold medal. In addition to hours of … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 12, 2016 (Oslo, Norway) – Norwegian xc ski star, Therese Johaug, might be facing a doping ban of up to four years instead of the provisional 2-month ban she is currently serving. … READ MORE →2 comments

November 11, 2016 (Anchorage, AK) – The University of Alaska (UofA) has reversed an earlier decision to stop funding its Nordic and alpine ski teams at the end of the 2016-7 academic year. … READ MORE → 0 comments

November 11, 2016 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Yellowstone Ski Festival 2016 is just around the corner. At present, there is no snow on the ski trails, but the surfaces have been rolled and … READ MORE → 0 comments