October 22, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – Alex Harvey, bronze medallist at the 2013 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy,  received the second annual Team Spirit award in a special … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 22, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport have posted two job positions open for Coordinator, Community Engagement and Manager, Ethical Sport Issues. For complete details and job … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 21, 2013 (Park City, Utah) – World Champions Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) and Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) highlight a team of 11 athletes named to the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 21, 2013 (Plymouth, New Hampshire) – Running a BKL Club is a multi-faceted endeavor and requires a broad spectrum of skills and problem solving strategies. This Sunday, October 27th, NENSA will be hosting a Bill Koch … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 21, 2013 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Fast & Female is proud to present an afternoon of athletic inspiration and fun for girls 9-19, hosted by local Nordic ski hero Rebecca Rorabaugh, along with … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 20, 2013 (Labrador City, NL) – Menihek Nordic is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2014 Canadian National Masters Cross Country Ski Championships. The event will be a festival … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 20, 2013 – The morning technique session of NENSA’s November 10th Coaches Clinic in Sudbury, MA will now also satisfy the USSA L100 clinic requirement. If you have been looking for an … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 19, 2013 (Italy) – One Way Canada’s Rob Vellend is in Europe for meetings and snapped this great pic of Swiss star Dario Cologna (now sponsored by OW) training on the famous … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 19, 2013 – With just under 500 days left until the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2015 in Falun, Sweden, the Coordination Group met on 10th and 11th October 2013 with an … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 19, 2013 – The Canadian Birkebeiner is excited to announce that our Lessons and Training Program are open for registration. Along with our Birkie Learn to Loppet Ski Lessons (in their 23rd … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 18, 2013 – The Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association released its 2014 schedule Thursday with six meets starting the first week of January and ending the second week of March. The teams … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 17, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – The Canmore Nordic Centre’s “Frozen Thunder” ski trail is now open for business, making this Alberta town a prime destination for early-season Nordic ski training. Already nearly … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 17, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – The wait is over… the newly named Toronto Snow Show is opening its doors today at its new location, the International Centre. This four-day, action-packed show offers … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 17, 2013 (Ankaran, SLO) – The 2013 Forum Nordicum, the traditional meeting of the ‘Union of Nordic Ski Journalists’ which is part of the AIPS (‘Association de la Presse Sportive’), was held … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 16, 2013 – With the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games  quickly approaching, Kashi® recently announced its official sponsorship of cross-country skier Kikkan Randall. Kikkan will work with Kashi to spread the word … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 16, 2013 – These guys can ski, and they can also play. Both athletes followed their fathers into music, both are gunning for the Sochi Olympics and both will bring their guitars … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 16, 2013 – Snow is on its way! With heavy snowfall predicted for the upcoming season,  it’s the perfect time to invite you to join us at our legendary 23rd annual BNJRT/BNC Expo and … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 15, 2013 (Burlington, VT) – You’re invited to a special evening of Fischer products, prize drawings and pro race fits. Skirack, Vermont’s only Fischer Nordic Race Center, and Mansfield Nordic Club, 2013 … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 14, 2013 – Check out the latest from Devon Kershaw with the inside scoop on training in Californian and climbing Mt. Louis outside Banff; Jessie Diggins wants you to save the date … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 14, 2013 – Check out this cool behind-the-scenes exclusive training footage with Canadian cross-country ski racer, Dasha Gaiazova, as she prepares for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games. Gaiazova talks about the pain needed … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 14, 2013 (Zurich, SUI) – One of the most important tasks of the Sub Committee for the World and Continental Cup was to discuss future calendars through the 2018/19 season.
Long-term Strategy
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October 13, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Canmore’s Brittany Webster and Graeme Killick topped the Open Women’s and Men’s fields at the 3rd Annual Spray Drag Running Race in Canmore on Saturday. Zoe Roy … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 13, 2013 (Lake Placid, NY) – This is clearly how it’s done – put two monster jumps together under pressure and have superb technique. It made for a fine day for Nick … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 12, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – October 19th is an important date for Canadian and U.S. skiers. On this day, the season starts in Canmore thanks to Frozen Thunder. In 2009, the Canmore … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 12, 2013 – As we get closer to ski season, the attention of our staff turns more and more to our wax room.  Equipment orders are trickling in, and with that comes … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 12, 2013 – Dear Skiers and Birkie Enthusiasts… so far sooo good! The 2014 Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival is being held Feb. 7-8 and registration is now open. The Early bird deadline … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 11, 2013 (Yellowstone, Montana) – Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.
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October 11, 2013 (Hanover, New Hampshire) – Many cross country (XC) ski areas operate in an environmentally-friendly manner, and some of these operators, who are exemplars using the most sustainable practices, have created … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 10, 2013 (Pittsfield, Vermont) – Michael D. Gallagher, 72, of Pittsfield, Vermont passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Yonkers, NY, … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 10, 2013 (Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, QC) – A 4.9km roller ski trail has been built up the flanks of Mont Sainte Anne. The project, which was the result of a partnership between Mont Sainte … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 10, 2013 (Huntington, Vermont) – The Camels Hump Nordic Skiers Association (CHNSA) is a 35 kilometers-plus trail system, ranging from carefully groomed skating runs to barely discernable backcountry challenges, located on unique … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 09, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – On October 20th, Fast and Female is hosting a “Champ Camp” event taking place on Frozen Thunder at the Canmore Nordic Centre to celebrate the start of … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 09, 2013 – In March 2013 Cross Country Canada launched a one-of-a-kind marketing campaign that showcased the universal appeal of cross-country skiing to Canadians of all ages and abilities. Geared towards increasing … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 09, 2013 (Zurich, SUI) – With just three weeks before the start of the 2013/14 season, the FIS Technical Committee Meetings were held in Zurich (SUI) as is traditional. Between 1st-5th October … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 08, 2013 – Check out the latest from Len Valjas who’s now back training hard after his knee surgery; Jessie Diggins who gets WOWED by 135 young participants at the recent Fast … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 08, 2013 (Whistler, BC) – The Sport School Instructor delivers instruction and educational programs to guests of Whistler Olympic Park (WOP).  At WOP, Sport School Instructors often deliver introductory sport and community … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 08, 2013 – John J. Hugus M.D., age 57, from Wausau, passed away Sunday, October 6, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 17-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was an avid … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 07, 2013 – On September 24 and 25, board members from SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, along with National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) board members, joined … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 07, 2013 (Park City, Utah) – USA Ski jumping athletes have truly become modern day Marco Polo’s this summer traveling around the globe in the quest for high-level international training and competitions, … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 06, 2013 (Lenzerheide, Switzerland) – Last year, the FIS Tour de Ski made its first stop ever in Switzerland. Val Müstair, home area of Dario Cologna successful’s great sprint free on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 06, 2013 – CAAWS Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) Fund supports the development of women leaders and support organizations that are currently offering or creating sport programs targeted to girls and women. … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 06, 2013 – The coaching staff for the World University Games taking place in December is looking for  a potential  sponsor  and race support person.  This position is in addition to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 06, 2013 (Vancouver, BC) – Check out Sigge’s Nordic Racers Ski Club Wine and Cheese and Jackrabbit Ski Swap plus much more as the xc ski season soon gets underway…
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October 05, 2013 – Check out the latest tweets and vids from Holly Brooks on APU (very cool), Ivan Babikov’s tower of babel (aka baggage), Alexis Turgeon’s MSA palette, Sadie Bjornsen’s ski smile, … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 05, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Come challenge Alberta World Cup Academy in a running race up the Spray Lakes road! All proceeds go to helping support the team for their upcoming season!
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October 04, 2013 (Vermont) – Word of Mike Gallagher’s passing yesterday has left a large hole in many hearts today both in this country and abroad. Gallagher, who passed away on his 72nd … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 03, 2013 – Following approval on 11th September 2013 by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee – of which FIS President Gian Franco Kasper is a member –, the 2014 List … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 03, 2013 (Gatineau, QC) – Set aside for a long time, the Canadian long distance Loppet Championships will be back in 2014, right here in our backyard! Cross Country Canada and the … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 01, 2013 – Every skier loves a challenge. It isn’t long in this sport before someone learns that you can’t sit back and hope something happens, you have to work hard, you … READ MORE → 0 comments

October 01, 2013 (Italy) – When the leaves start to turn in New England, nordic skiers come to full realization that fall leads directly to winter. Snow is just around the corner. But … READ MORE → 0 comments