- The 2008-2009 World Cup season came to an end a little over a week ago in Falun, Sweden, and while the 2009-2010 World Cup opener is less than 240 days away, there is a little time to take a look back at an eventful season.

 - Flying Point Road Photography is donating all proceeds of of photo sales to the New England Nordic Ski Association.  Events include Stowe SuperTours, NCAA Championhips, and ...

 - We have been hearing quite a bit about the Mt. Redoubt eruption that has spewed ash over parts of Alaska.  This has not done good things to the snow pack - Tim Kelley shared... 3 Comments

 - Here are a bunch of pictures of Sunday's 30K and 50K racers from Lance and Danny Parrish of Fairbanks, Alaska. Their perfectionism as photographers and interest in competitiv... 1 Comment

 - Since 1997 with the beginning of spring and end of the skiing season the 24 Relay at Lappe has been a test of endurance and speed for both recreational and elite athletes in ...

 - Gunde Svan has resigned his position as the Manager of the Swedish National Team.

 - Rossignol is very excited about the growth of Elite Junior and Collegiate racing in the USA and we would like to help you achieve your ski racing goals.

 - Liz Stephen yet again showed how strong and gutsy she is coming from a slow start in the womens' 30K to overtake a charging Morgan Aritola for the National Title. The men's ...

 - Tim Burke finished 8th  in today’s 12.5K Pursuit competition at the Biathlon World Cup here, moving up from 25th position at the start.

 - April is just days away, and like it or not, the 2008-2009 ski season is coming to an end.  Depending on where you live, there may be skiing for at least another month, but ... 1 Comment

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 - The end of the season draws near with more exciting racing today in the Ladies' 15K and Mens' 30K pursuit at Birch Hill in Fairbanks.  Liz Stephen and Leif Zimmerman of th... 1 Comment

 - The FIS has released the final Red Group standings of the season.  These ranking will be used for the first World Cup period next season.  Alex Harvey (CAN) and Torin Koos (

 - A few weeks ago we ran a short piece asking what people thought about Petter Northug's behavior, on and off the race course.   Here is a short follow-up. 1 Comment

 - The technology changes brought by Rossignol shows they are focusing strongly on bringing home as many medals as possible from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

 - In a move to stimulate attendance at the Cross Country Ski Areas Association's annual Convention April 15-17 hosted by Whistler Olympic Park, BC, SkiTrax magazine is sponsori...

 - "So you doin' the Oosik?" That's the common phrase for the recreational ski racer as mid March draws near in South Central Alaska. Starting with the Wooden Ski Classic in Dec... 1 Comment

 - Kris Freeman gives an update on his recovery from surgery for compartment syndrome. 4 Comments

 - The countdown is on - two more races to go and the season is over. It’s hard to believe another season is coming to an end, especially since it feels as though West Yellows...

 - Cross Country Canada is pleased to announce that registration for the 2009 FIS Trainers Seminar is now underway!