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Dec 26: SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski...

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December 26, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – The 8th annual Tour de Ski is almost here as the final countdown begins and the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2013/14 Contest final deadline is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 26: FIS Tour de Ski 2014 –...

Tour de Ski Map...

December 26, 2013 – The eighth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will be held from December 28, 2013 to January 5, 2014 with the kick off … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 26: Doping in Russia Rears its Ugly...

Former WADA president Dick Pound [P]...

December 26, 2013 (Moscow, Russia) – With only two months before the Sochi Games begin eight Russian athletes, including six weightlifters and two female cyclists, have been handed doping suspensions reports the New … READ MORE →3 comments

Dec 26: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest...

1st Prize – Fischer 13/14 Speedmax...

December 26, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the fourth round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 26: Support CXC Just 5 Days Left...

Sochi Mittens [P]...

December 26, 2013 – Our CXC thermometer is growing, and we are getting closer to reaching our year-end goal of $40,000 by December 31, but we’re not there yet and there isn’t much … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 25: Happy...

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December 25, 2013  (Toronto, ON) – We would like to extend our warmest wishes to all of our readers, contributors, partners, advertisers, suppliers, supporters, families and friends across the continent, and around the globe, for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 24: Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski 2014...

Petter Northug jr chasing Maxim Vylegzanin...

December 24, 2013 – The 8th edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft sportswear will soon begin with stages in Oberhof (GER), Lenzerheide (SUI), Cortina/Toblach (ITA) and Val di … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 24: SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski...

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December 24, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce that the Tour de Ski team lists have been updated and contestants may wish to revise their entries accordingly. This is the final week … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 23: Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping Olympic...

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December 23, 2013 (Park City, UT) – Top U.S. Nordic combined and ski jumping athletes are set to compete for spots on the U.S. Olympic Team this Saturday and Sunday when the 2014 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 23: CXC News – Large Field Attends...

Wausau CXC...

December 23, 2013 (Wausau, WI) – A large turnout of top notch regional talent attended the Aspirus Nordic Challenge hosted by Knicker Nordic Ski Club over the weekend in Wausau, WI most to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 23: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest...

1st Prize – Fischer 13/14 Speedmax...

December 23, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the third round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 22: USA 1 Takes 5th as Finland...

FIS world cup cross-country, team sprint,...

December 22, 2013 (Asiago, Italy) – Finland’s Aino-Kaisa Saarinen and Anne Kylloenen were on fire on Sunday dominating the women’s 6×1.25km Team Sprint CL for a well-deserved victory winning by a strong 10s-margin … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 22: Hattestad Out-Lunges Poltoranin in Men’s Team...

FIS world cup cross-country, team sprint,...

December 22, 2013 (Asiago, Italy) – In a rock’em, sock’em showdown Norway’s Ola Vigen Hattestad out-lunged Alexey Poltoranin (KAZ) for the victory in the men’s 6 x 1.65km Team Sprint CL in Asiago, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 22: Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup Round...

Taylor Henrich (CAN) [P] Ski Jumping...

December 22, 2013 (Hinterzarten, Germany) – Canada’s Taylor Henrich placed 8th on Day 2 followed by the USA’s Jessica Jerome in 9th as Japan’s Sara Takanashi easily won both events in Hinterzarten in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 22: Nordic Combined World Cup Round #4...

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December 22, 2013 (Schonach, Germany) – On Day 1 at round #4 of the Nordic Combined World Cup in Schonach, Germany, Bryan Fletcher from Steamboat Springs, CO, the lone U.S. athlete racing, skied from … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 22: Egan & Kling Take EasternCup Opener...

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December 22, 2013 – Clare Egan (Green Racing Project) and Peter Kling (Alaska Pacific University) celebrated winter solstice with the victory in the Craftsbury EasternCup Opener Freestyle Sprints on Dec. 21. The day, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 22: Russia’s Kriukov Scores First CL Sprint...

(l) Alexey Poltoranin (KAZ) and winner...

December 22, 2013 (Asiago, Italy) – It was a day of firsts on Saturday in the men’s 1.65km CL Sprint as Russian Olympic and World Champion Nikita Kriukov claimed his first Classic World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 21: USA’s Sargent 10th at Asiago 1.25km...

FIS world cup cross-country, individual sprint,...

December 21, 2013 (Asiago, Italy) – The USA’s Ida Sargent grabbed an impressive 10th place in the 1.25km CL Sprints in Asiago, Italy as Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) claimed her 29th individual World Cup … READ MORE → 1 comment

Dec 21: SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Madshus Redline Carbon...

December 21, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – With over 100 teams registered the sixth annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2013/14 Contest is well underway and open to contestants worldwid. Don’t miss your … READ MORE → 1 comment

Dec 20: Demong Wins Utah Continental Cup –...

Bill Demong (USA) [P] Nordic...

December 20, 2013 (Soldier Hollow, Utah) – Olympic champion Bill Demong (USA) took the victory at the last Contintental Cup taking place in Utah Olympic Park /Soldier Hollow. The American star crossed … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 20: FIS XC Viessmann World Cup Asiago...

FIS world cup cross-country, individual sprint,...

December 20, 2013 – The third round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season takes place this weekend in Asiago, Italy with individual classic sprints on Saturday and team sprint events … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview...

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December 19, 2013 – In this edition of Talkin’ With The Gravy Train, host Peter Graves continues his conversation with NBC Sports nordic commentator Chad Salmela who joins him from Duluth, Minnesota. Salmela … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: NENSA Eastern Cup Kicks Off this...

December 19, 2013  – NENSA Eastern Cup series opens this weekend and the folks at Craftsbury are once again pulling out all the stops to ensure that this weekend provides a great experience for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 19: Nordgren and Cook Named to 2014...

Annelies Cook (USA) [P] Nordic...

December 19, 2013 (New Gloucester Maine) – As the first trimester of the IBU World Cup season comes to a close, US Biathlon is pleased to announce that Annelies Cook (Saranac Lake, NY) and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Madshus skis, boots,...

December 18, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce that the sixth annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2013/14 Contest is now live for team registration for contestants worldwide with … READ MORE → 1 comment

Dec 18: Canada’s Mark Arendz Fires Up Gold...

Mark Arendz [P] Pam...

December 18, 2013 (Canmore, Alta.) — Canada’s Mark Arendz got an early Christmas gift on Tuesday after winning the gold medal in para-biathlon at the IPC World Cup in Canmore, Alta.

Arendz, of Springton, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 18: Haywood NorAm#2 Rossland –...

Eric Bjornsen (USA) [P] Shelley Peachell,...

 

December 18, 2013 (Rossland, BC) – Here’s a great selection of photos by Shelley Peachell from round two of the 2013/14 Haywood NorAm series took place in Rossland, BC, Dec. 14-15, beginning with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: CXC News Update – Challenge Grant...

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December 17, 2013 – Here’s the latest news from CXC about their Challenge Grant fundraising campaign plus the upcoming Technique Camp being held Dec. 27-29
CXC Challenge Grant
Thanks to all of you we are … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: Talkin’ With The Gravy Train Interview...

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December 17, 2013 – In this edition of Talkin’ With The Gravy Train, host Peter Graves talks with Chad Salmela who joins him from Duluth, Minnesota. Salmela has become a regular fixture on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: Haywood NorAm#2 Rossland – Nishikawa &...

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December 17, 2013 (Rossland, BC) – Round two of the 2013/14 Haywood NorAm series took place in Rossland, BC, Dec. 14-15, beginning with a freestyle 1.4/1.6km sprint event on Saturday, followed by a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: 19th Annual Winter Trails Day –...

Winter Trails Day...

December 17, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) – Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are great exercise options for shedding those extra pounds from overindulgences during the holidays. And the 19th annual Winter Trails day on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 17: North American VASA Introduces Fatbike Race...

December 17, 2013 (Traverse City, MI) – In its 38th year of racing, the North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to its 2014 Festival of Races! Fatbikes are one of the newest means of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Barnes and Smith Win IBU Cup...

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December 16, 2013 (Coleraine, MN) – The second of three time trials races was held today in Mt. Itasca, MN, to determine the winter US Biathlon IBU Cup team, and to earn a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: NENSA and Craftsbury Outdoor Center Formalize...

December 16, 2013 (New Gloucester, ME) – NENSA and Craftsbury have formalized a long-standing collaboration, aligning Craftsbury as a NENSA sponsor for the coming season. With this partnership, NENSA recognizes Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Canada’s Arendz Scores Silver at IPC...

Mark Arendz feat [P] Pam...

December 16, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Unseasonably warm and windy weather at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore, Canada failed to stop Russian athletes winning gold in all six middle distance … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 16: Northug, Roponen Win La Sgambeda FIS...

La Sgambeda M Podium...

December 16, 2013 (Livigno, Italy) – Right from the start of the La Sgambeda 42km FT race, the sun came over the hill an shone onto the thousands of racers, ready to start … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Bjoergen Nips Randall by Half a...

FIS world cup cross-country, individual sprint,...

December 15, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall was in control until the final moment as Norway’s Marit Bjoergen snuck by her with a well-timed lunge to win the 1.5km FR … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Gløersen Wins FIS XC Men’s 1.5km...

FIS world cup cross-country, individual sprint,...

December 15, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – Norway’s Anders Gløersen secured his first victory since 2010 with a bold attack in the final of the men’s 1.5km Sprint FR in Davos today. But the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Canada’s Smith Scores Career-Best 8th in...

IBU world cup biathlon, sprint men,...

December 15, 2013 (Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Canada’s Nathan Smith put together the race of his life today as he charged up eight spots to finish a career-best eighth (2 penalties) in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Russia Continues to Dominate at IPC...

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December 15, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Russian athletes continued to show why they will be the ones to beat at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games by taking 15 out of 18 possible … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Canada’s Crawford 19th as Semerenko Tops...

Rosanna Crawford [P] Jeff...

December 15, 2013 (Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Canada’s Rosanna Crawford had another strong day in France placing 19th with three penalties in the women’s 10km pursuit won by Valj Semerenko (UKR) who … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 15: Diggins Leads 6 US Skiers into...

FIS nordic world ski championships, cross-country,...

December 15, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins charged into 6th place in the women’s Sprint qualifications this morning in great conditions with Sophie Caldwell just behind in 9th as six … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: Bjoergen Takes Women’s 15km FR in...

FIS world cup cross-country, 15km women,...

December 14, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – Kikkan Randall finished 18th as she lead four Americans into the points today in the women’s 15km FR interval start in Davos at round #3 of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: Manificat in Charge at Men’s 30km...

FIS world cup cross-country, 30km men,...

December 14, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – Maurice Manificat took no prisoners on his way to victory for France today in fast snow conditions as won the men’s 30km FR interval start race in Davos … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: Canada’s Smith Nails 16th at IBU...

Nathan Smith...

December 14, 2013 (Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Nathan Smith became the latest Canadian biathlete to secure a ticket to the Sochi 2014 Olympics as he nailed a 16th-place finish in the Men’s 10km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: Gasparin Takes IBU World Cup Women’s...

Selina Gasparin (SUI) [P] Nordic...

December 14, 2013 (Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Canada’s Rosanna Crawford lead the North Americans in 26th at 57.72s with one penalty as Selina Gasparin (SUI) took her second career victory this morning … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Team USA Claims 8th in Men’s Relay...

Lowell Bailey [P] courtesy of US...

December 13, 2013 (Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Team USA’s men posted an eighth place finish in today’s 4×7.5-kilometer relay at World Cup 3. The squad – Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) Tim Burke … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: FIS XC World Cup Davos...

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December 13, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – Last winter, the famous Swiss winter resort of Davos hosted the FIS Cross-Country World Cup just before the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in February. This year, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Team Madshus News – Rocket Start...

December 13, 2013 – Team Madshus is celebrating a fantastic start to the 2014 Olympic Season that included three victories from Madshus athletes at last weekend’s World Cup in Lillehammer. Plus, Madshus racer … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Canada’s McKeever Strikes Gold Again at...

Brian McKeever (CAN) [P] Pam...

December 13, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Brian McKeever will head into the critical Olympic and Paralympic qualifying block of his season with back-to-back gold medals in his pocket from the first-ever IPC … READ MORE → 0 comments