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The Devon Kershaw Show: A breakout McWeekend in Ruka, and much more from Finland

Nathaniel HerzDecember 2, 2024

Devon has a cold, but don’t let that deter you — he perseveres, and we welcome special guess Zanden McMullen after his breakout weekend in Ruka. We’ve got recaps of the astonishingly entertaining racing in Finland, plus bonus discussion of sponsorship feuds and other news. Send us your questions, comments, fan mail and hate mail: nat@fasterskier.com and devon@fasterskier.com. We’ll be back after Lillehammer.

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Diggins Wins in Ruka in Another Epic Race

Ken RothDecember 1, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. Going into today’s 20 kilometer mass start Freestyle race, the American team was a little back on its heels. This early in the season, it’s way too soon to talk about redemption. But...

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The Difference a Day Makes—Klaebo out, Amundsen In, McMullen and Schumacher Seventh and Eighth

John TeafordDecember 1, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. We thought we knew who to watch today . . . then he dropped out. Prior to today’s race, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR) withdrew from the 20 k Mass Start Freestyle, leaving the...

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“We Wanted More . . .” Team USA’s Hard Look at a Low Day

FasterSkierNovember 30, 2024

BONUS ARTICLE: This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers. If you would like to see more articles like this one, please support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription. In the early morning hours of any FIS World Cup race day, messages are bouncing back and forth among a team of diligent FasterSkier writers, doing their best to craft illuminating articles on the race coverage flitting across our screens. And on...

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Ruka Sprints: Hagstroem Gets First Win. Rough Day For USA

Ken RothNovember 30, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. Last year the theme for much of the women’s sprint season was whether anyone from team Sweden could defeat Kristine Stavaas Skistad (NOR). However, this year, things will be different, for at least...

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New Season, Same Old Result: Klaebo Rules Ruka Sprint

John TeafordNovember 30, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. Sprinting is a crazy thing to do on cross country skis. Courses are icy, uphills are steep, corners are tight, and the challenges of forcing this long, spindly equipment into a crowded and...

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Niskanen Secures Victory at Home as Ruka Launches World Cup Season

Kennedy LangeNovember 29, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. Ruka, Finland is an area known for challenging race courses and rapidly changing conditions. As the women’s field wrapped up the morning race, the men took on the course under snowfall and near-freezing...

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World Cup Season Opens in Ruka: Johaug Returns but Karlsson Flies

John TeafordNovember 29, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. It’s been two full seasons since Therese Johaug last toed a starting line in a FIS World Cup distance event. In that time, the field has been able to convince itself that they...

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Zak Ketterson: His New Training Philosophy and the Road to Ruka

Luke DykowskiNovember 28, 2024

This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers. If you would like to see more articles like this one, please support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription. Despite a challenging start to the 2023-2024 season, Zak Ketterson (entering his third year on the U.S. B-Team), narrowly qualified for the Minneapolis World Cup—fulfilling his goal of racing, not merely in the United States, but in his own hometown. The Minnesota native has...

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Graham Ritchie’s Road to Recovery

Katie BradishNovember 28, 2024

This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers. If you would like to see more articles like this one, please support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription. As the 2024/25 ski season approaches, elite skiers are finalizing their preseason training for the World Cup circuit. For Graham Ritchie (CAN), a member of Canada’s A Team, this year’s preparation has been unlike any other. Recovering from a significant injury, Ritchie’s focus has...

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2024-2025 Boulder Nordic Sport Magazine Live Now

Boulder Nordic SportNovember 27, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that the first edition of the 2024-2025 Boulder Nordic Sport Magazine is now live! Dive into engaging stories, expert tips, and the latest in skis, boots, wax and more! New this year, click directly from the magazine to more in-depth stories and product links. Visit bouldernordic.com/magazine to explore the first issue of the season and immerse yourself in the world of skiing and adventure. -The Boulder Nordic Sport Team

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It’s Going to be a Wild and Exciting Season for Annika Landis

Annika LandisNovember 27, 2024

Many of you already know her, but for those of you who don’t we are excited to introduce you to Annika Landis. Annika is a member of the Enjoy Winter- NTS Factory Team and FasterSkier’s newest athlete blogger. This season Annika will take us along on a journey through her busy race schedule, which includes historic events such as the American Birkebeiner, Swedish Vasaloppet, Swiss Engadin and Norwegian Birkebeinerrittet. Born and raised in Hailey,...

The Devon Kershaw Show US Ski Team World Cup

The Devon Kershaw Show: Thanksgiving turkeys (and stuffing) with Canada’s Julia Ystgaard

Nathaniel HerzNovember 26, 2024

It’s race season, baby. It’s also Thanksgiving week, at least in America. Tune in to learn how to avoid turkey legs while you’re racing and for a full recap of last weekend’s competitions in Sweden and Norway. Didn’t know the name Andreas Ree before Sunday? We’ll catch you up. Julia Ystgaard, Canada’s World Cup coach, joins us to break down her team’s solid performances, as well. It’s also the time of year when we remind...

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Ruka Preview: The World Cup Starts Here

Ken RothNovember 25, 2024

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. Learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award—or about supporting FasterSkier coverage—by contacting info@fasterskier.com. It’s hard to believe, but the start of the World Cup ski season is upon us. The weekend opener in Ruka, Finland begins November 29th. While many of us will be bemoaning our Thanksgiving excess and recovering from NFL binge...

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The 7 Best International Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing Destinations

Press ReleaseNovember 25, 2024

Gliding through well-maintained, snowy trails on a pair of cross-country skis is one of the best ways to enjoy winter. Across the world, there are many places to venture out on cross-country skis, including those with stunning beauty, luxurious accommodations, and everything you need for an enjoyable après-ski. Revealed below are seven of the best cross-country destinations on the planet. 1. Banff National Park, Canada Come winter, Banff National Park transforms into the ideal skiing...

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Ruka Nordic – FIS World Cup 2024: Preview, Teams, Schedule, How and Where to Watch

Press ReleaseNovember 25, 2024

The Ski World Cup Season is upon us, as the Ruka Nordic weekend kicks off the cross-country skiing FIS World Cup season 2024-25 from Friday, November 29, 2024, where the best cross-country skiers on the circuit will compete for the first victories of the winter. For fans looking to place a bet on the action, BetVictor Ontario offers exciting opportunities to get involved in the thrill of the competition. The event has been on the...

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Skiing Across Cultures: What Tracks Has Tradition Left on the Modern Slopes?

Press ReleaseNovember 25, 2024

For centuries, skis have carried humanity across snowy expanses—first as survival tools, now as icons of sport and culture. Each region infuses its own unique character to the sport, shaping distinct skiing experiences across Europe, Asia, and North America. The Heart of European Skiing In Northern Europe, where severe winters shaped daily life, skiing originated as a functional necessity. Scandinavian soldiers relied on skis for swift movement through snowfields, reconnaissance missions, and tactical pursuits. This...

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The NNF Drive for 25 Goes Live Today

National Nordic FoundationNovember 25, 2024

The National Nordic Foundation’s (NNF) Drive for 25 (D25) goes live today through December 3, Giving Tuesday. NNF’s goal is 1,000 individual donations totaling over $100,000. It’s an exciting week for skiers and supporters across the country. Some are busy finding their first fresh tracks of the season, some are enjoying hours and hours out on the trails, and all are looking forward to the return of the FIS World Cup and the US...

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Unlocking Peak Performance: The Guide to ARC Ski Brushes

Enjoy WinterNovember 22, 2024

FasterSkier readers can receive 25% off ARC brushes for the next week by shopping at EnjoyWinter.com and using FasterSkierARC as your promo code. No stacking of discounts allowed. As we’re getting ready for winter, I want you to go out to your garage, basement, or wherever you keep your ski tools and take an honest look at your ski brushes. How are they doing? Are they clean and the bristles standing straight up? Or do...

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Novie McCabe’s Precision Training and Preseason Momentum for 2024/25

Katie BradishNovember 22, 2024

This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers. If you would like to see more articles like this one, please support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription. As the 2024/25 ski season approaches, U.S. Ski Team athletes are wrapping up their preseason training in preparation for the World Cup circuit. Among them is 22-year-old Novie McCabe (USA) from Winthrop, Washington, whose approach to training emphasizes precision and sustainability. “I’m just trying...

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