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Nov 29: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19...

Alpina ESK Boots and Rottefella MOVE...

November 29, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – The final countdown is on to register for the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest open for team registration until Thursday, Nov. 29, at … READ MORE → 1 comment

Nov 28: Free Live Stream for SuperTour 2018-19...

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November 28, 2018 (Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard continues its content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) to provide a live streaming of all Super Tour events this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 27: Visma Ski Classics Kick Off in...

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November 27, 2018 (Livigno, ITA) – This weekend Visma Ski Classics pro teams are facing each other in two prologue races in Livigno, Italy. On Friday, all the teams, 32 in total, will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 26: Cross Country Canada Announces 2018 Ski...

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November 26, 2018 – This scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross country skiing. The scholarship has been funded by Canadian university alumni cross country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 26: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19...

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November 26, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – The 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest is underway as hundreds of fans around the world are stoked to be eligible to win great … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 25: Russia’s Bolshunov Dominates Men’s 15km CL...

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November 25, 2018 (Ruka, Finland) – Top Canadian Alex Harvey finished just outside of the top-20 battling 22nd in the men’s 15km CL individual start as Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov was unstoppable winning gold … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 25: USA’s Bjornsen 8th in Women’s 10km...

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November 25, 2018 (Ruka, Finland) – Sadie Bjornsen led the Team USA charge again with a top-10 finish placing 8th in the women’s 10km individual CL won by Norway’s Therese Johaug as the … READ MORE → 1 comment

Nov 24: Jordheim and Lustgarten Take West Yellowstone...

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November 24, 2018 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Norway’s Guro Jordheim (University of Utah) topped the field in the women’s 5km FR as the season got underway in the US at the West Yellowstone … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 24: Canada’s Harvey 8th as Russia’s Bolshunov...

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November 24, 2018 (Ruka, Finland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey began his 10th World Cup season with a personal best 8-place finish in the men’s 1.4km CL Sprint as Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov topped Norway’s … READ MORE → 1 comment

Nov 24: USA’s Bjornsen 11th in Women’s CL...

Sadie Bjornsen [P] Nordic...

November 24, 2018 (Ruka, Finland) – Team USA’s Sadie Bjornsen was just outside of the top 10 finishing 11th in the women’s 1.4km CL Sprint  won by Russia’s Yulia Belorukova, who surprised the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 23: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19...

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November 23, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – With 100+ teams already entered in the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest fans around the world are excited to catch the fever as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 23: Partnership with INAS to Grow Sport...

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November 23, 2018 – World Para Nordic Skiing and the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS) will host an historic camp and competition for skiers with intellectual impairments in Bessans, France, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 23: Annual Cross Country Ski Warehouse Sale...

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November 23, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – We will be having our 3rd annual cross-country ski Warehouse Sale at Vellendtech located in the west-end of Toronto at 433 Horner Ave Unit#1. Don’t miss out … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 23: Visma Ski Classics Launches New Digital...

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November 23, 2018 – The new digital platform for Visma Ski Classics is launched today. It is designed with user experience in focus, making fans all over the globe a chance to easy … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 22: International Biathlon Union Provisionally Suspends Nine...

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November 22, 2018 – The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has notified the Kazakh Biathlon Union that nine members of the Kazakhstan biathlon team are provisionally suspended, according to Article 7.9 in connection with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 21: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19...

Leki HRC Max Ski Poles...

November 21, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – Welcome to our 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest and your chance to win great prizes while watching the world’s best xc skiers battle … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 21: Drive for 25 Updates – Exciting...

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November 21, 2018 – We have an exciting new CHALLENGE on the table! There are 10 Divisions (see maps). If each division raises $500.00 AND gets 10 new ambassadors to create a donation … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 21: Talking with the Gravy Train –...

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November 21, 2018 – In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with Louis Bouchard, long-time coach of Canadian great Alex Harvey. Bouchard was recently named as Head … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 20: Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee Announces...

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November 20, 2018 – The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is committed to supporting Junior Women undertaking full time study and competing at a National Level. The committee recognizes that the financial challenges … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 19: USA’s Sadie Bjornsen 3rd on the...

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November 19, 2018 (Beitostølen, NOR) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen grabbed her first podium of the season in the Women’s 10km FR in Beitostølen, NOR taking third on Sunday. Norwegian star, Therese Johaug … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 18: Career Opportunity – General Manager @...

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November 18, 2018 (Prince George, British Columbia) – The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club operates the Otway Nordic Ski Centre, located minutes west of Prince George BC. The club has 55km of groomed trails, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 17: The Trail Beckons: 100 Years of...

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November 17, 2018 (Ottawa, Ont.) – A new book was recently launched called “The Trail Beckons: 100 Years of Cross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park” by Malcolm Hunter, who skied for Canada at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 16: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19...

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November 16, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce that our 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest is launching soon and team registration will be opening shortly with lots … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 16: Russia’s Anti-doping Body Fears Missing WADA...

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November 16, 2018 – Although the World Anti-Doping Agency conditionally reinstated the Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA back in September, a new report in Reuters indicates that some concerns have arisen. One of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 16: Methow Valley Launches Ski to the...

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November 16, 2018 (Winthrop, WA‎) – The Methow Valley, home of North America’s largest groomed XC trail system, hosts the inaugural Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay on January 26, 2019. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 15: PEI to Host 2023 Canada Winter...

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November 15, 2018 (PEI) – The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 14: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Names 2018-19...

Jessica Diggins [P] Nordic...

November 14, 2018 (Park City, Utah) – Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins (Afton, Minn.) leads the 16-member 2018-19 U.S. Cross Country Team, announced today by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, with a strong focus … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 14: Calgarians Vote Against 2026 Olympic...

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November 14, 2018 (Calgary, AB) – A majority of Calgarians, 56%, voted against the city’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in the non-binding plebiscite held Nov. 13, despite support from Mayor … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: Nordic Adventures Await in Callaghan...

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November 13, 2018 (Whistler, B.C.) – Situated within a pristine forest surrounded by mountains, Callaghan Country is a nature lover’s paradise and mountain adventurer’s playground. A short drive south of Whistler Village, you … READ MORE → 1 comment

Nov 12: Job Opportunities – XC Ski Instructors...

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November 12, 2018 (Montreal, Québec) – The are a number of job opportunities for cross-country ski Instructors and Assistants at Les Amis de la montagne based at Mont Royal in Montreal, Que. Please … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: Calgary It’s Your Decision – VOTE...

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November 12, 2018 (Calgary, AB) – Some decisions are so big, we need everyone to have their say. The 2026 Games will shine a global spotlight on the city, kick starting a new … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: Watch Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s...

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November 11, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – What an inspiring evening on October 18, 2018 as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame celebrated the Induction of the Class of 2018 with Chandra Crawford honoured for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 10: Calgary 2026 Bid Gets Boost from...

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November 10, 2018 (Canmore, AB) – The 2026 Calgary Olympic bid movement got some positive news this week as the town of Canmore, Alberta voted 6-1 in favour of moving ahead, as long … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 09: 2019 Canadian Ski Championships at Nakkertok...

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November 09, 2018 (Gatineau, QC) – The 2019 Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships will be held in Gatineau, Quebec (near Ottawa) at Nakkertok Nordic ski club from March 13th to 20th. Over 800 skiers … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 08: Marty Hall to be Inducted into...

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November 08, 2018 (Banff, AB) – Marty Hall will join a handful of Nordic inductees in the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame when he officially enters as part of the class of 2018 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 07: Sportful Custom Clothing Program – XC...

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November 07, 2018 (Magog, Que.) – One of the most legendary Italian cross-country ski apparel brands, Sportful, is now available coast to coast thanks to MV Canada based in Magog, Que. not far … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 07: BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Canmore...

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November 07, 2018 (Canmore , AB) – This week, starting from Nov. 6, the Biathlon Canada Selection Trials will take place at the Canmore Nordic Centre and continue on Nov. 7 with the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 07: Don’t Miss the 10th Annual SkiErg...

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November 07, 2018 – Don’t miss this chance to compare yourself against other participants worldwide in a one-weekend showdown at the 10th annual SkiErg Sprints from Nov. 8-11. This yearly virtual race event … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 06: Chandra Crawford Headlines Canada’s Sports Hall...

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November 06, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – Olympic gold medal-winning cross-country skier Chandra Crawford was in Toronto on Oct. 18 for her induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame along with five other athletes … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 06: Six Olympians Headline U.S. Biathlon Roster...

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November 06, 2018 – Following the completion of the Rollerski Team Trials last week in Soldier Hollow, Utah, U.S. Biathlon has announced the roster for the opening BMW IBU World Cup in Pokljuka, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 05: Ski Jumps at Canada Olympic Park...

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November 05, 2018 – While Calgary is preparing for a vote to decide on whether to submit a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the two ski jumps at Canada Olympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 04: USA Biathlon World Cup & IBU...

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November 04, 2018 (Midway, Utah) – The USA Biathlon World Cup and IBU Cup Rollerski Team Trials took place at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Centre in Midway, Utah, this past week from Oct. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 04: Parent Coaching 101 – How to...

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November 04, 2018 – Many questions arise from parents who are new to cross-country skiing as well as for many of the seasoned veterans. Parents may not realize how their support can enhance … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 03: Trapp Invitational Rollerski Results – Round...

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November 03, 2018 (Stowe, Vermont)  – Julie Kern (SMS T2 / USST) topped the women’s field while Adam Martin (Craftsbury Green) was the fastest man at the Trapp Invitational Rollerski finale, Round #5 of … READ MORE → 1 comment

Nov 03: 30th Annual Canadian Birkie Ski Festival...

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November 03, 2018 (Edmonton, Alberta) – To celebrate the 30th anniversary the first 100 people to sign up for the Canadian Birkie Ski Festival Feb. 8-10, in the 13 km, 31 km or … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 02: Canmore Nordic Ski Club Annual Ski...

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November 02, 2018 (Canmore, AB) – Don’t miss the Canmore Nordic Ski Club ’s annual ski swap taking place November 3 and 4 at the Bill Warren Training Centre in Canmore, AB. Cross … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 02: Frozen Thunder 2018 Interviews with Valjas,...

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November 02, 2018 (Canmore, AB) – SkiTrax caught up with Kings Court winners Dahria Beatty and Len Valjas along with Distance Race winners Emily Nishikawa and Russell Kennedy at Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 02: Kikkan Randall Honoured with 2018 Inspiration...

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November 02, 2018 (New York, NY) – On Oct. 31, Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall was in New York City to accept the AKTIV Against Cancer Inspiration Award for 2018. The luncheon and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 01: Trapp Invitational Nov. 3 Final Round...

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November 01, 2018 (Stowe, Vermont)  – Don’t miss the grand finale of the NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series p/b SkiTrax, the Trapp Invitational on Nov. 3 at 2pm with cash prizes for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 01: Louis Bouchard and Norwegian Erik Braaten...

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November 01, 2018 (Canmore, AB) – Louis Bouchard and Erik Braaten will share coaching responsibilities while leading the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team into a new era, Cross Country Ski de fond Canada announced … READ MORE → 0 comments