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Jim Galanes—the FasterSkier Interview

This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers.  If you want more coverage like this, please support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription.   Coach, competitor, correspondent, commentator—Jim Galanes has spent a lifetime on cross country skis, always serving as a keen observer of our sport. A three-time Olympian in both Cross-Country and Nordic Combined, Jim has tested the theories, initiated the instruction, assessed the results. Now, FasterSkier is thrilled to announce...

21 Athletes Named to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially nominates 21 athletes to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team roster. The team is nominated based on pre-determined selection criteria. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team announces its teams in two phases: nomination and acceptance. The athletes are formally nominated to the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team in May. Pending their acceptance of the nomination and adherence to the team expectations outlined in the team criteria, athletes will...

GMVS Seeks Nordic Program Director

Green Mountain Valley School, located in Waitsfield, VT, is seeking an experienced, inspiring, and mission-aligned Nordic Program Director to lead its cross-country ski program and help shape the next generation of champions and leaders. Interested in Learning More? As Nordic Program Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of our Nordic program, from high-level coaching and athlete development to program strategy and recruitment. You’ll play a key leadership role in a collaborative school community that values excellence,...

Revelstoke Nordic Seeks Head Coach

Revelstoke, BC, Canada Job Opportunity: Nordic Head Coach Reports To: Head Coach Supervisor Closing Date: 8:00PM, PST. May 16, 2025 The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC) is currently seeking a motivated and energetic individual to fill the full-time position of Nordic Head Coach. The position will lead and/or oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to the Training to Win phases of athlete development. The RNSC is a nationally affiliated club and a registered...

Park City Ski & Snowboard Seeks Devo Lead Coach

  Employment Status: Part-time hourly employee, non-exempt, June – March   Supervises: Cross Country Devo athletes, assistant coaching staff    Click to Apply   Position Summary Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS), one of North America’s premier winter sports organizations, seeks a dynamic and passionate cross-country devo Lead Coach. This key position serves as the crucial bridge between our foundational Kickers and Gliders program and our high-performance Competition team, developing athletes ages 9-14 through a comprehensive...

Park City Ski & Snowboard Seeks XC Comp Team Assistant Coach

  Reports to: Cross-Country Director Employment Status: Part-time hourly employee, non-exempt, May- March Supervises: Cross Country Comp athletes Click to Apply Position Summary Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS), one of North America’s premier winter sports organizations, seeks a passionate and dedicated Cross Country Competition Team Assistant Coach. This position plays a vital role in developing competitive Nordic athletes while upholding PCSS’s core values of Passion, Accountability, Respect, Team, and Integrity.  The Ideal Candidate Will:...

Boulder Nordic Team Seeks Head Competition Coach & Program Manager

Overview The Boulder Nordic Team (BNT), based in Boulder, CO, has been training athletes aged 8-19 in the USSS Rocky Mountain Division for over 38 years. With an average of 30-35 athletes per season, BNT is dedicated to creating an environment that promotes a lifelong passion for Nordic skiing. Some athletes compete nationally, while others use Nordic skiing to enhance training for other sports. BNT emphasizes a supportive “family” atmosphere where athletes of all ages...

Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) Seeks an Energetic and Enthusiastic Head Coach

Head Coach Position Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Head Coach to lead its Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) junior racing and training program. Position Details: Salary: $43,000 to $57,000 DOE Benefits: Flexible Personal Time Off during training breaks & $5,000 health stipend Relocation Assistance: Negotiable About FXC & NSCF: FXC has been a cornerstone of competitive skiing in Fairbanks for...

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Seeks

Who We Are: The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) provides sports and youth development programming for over 1,200 athletes in Steamboat Springs. SSWSC believes in the fundamental value of sport for the individual. Our mission is to create champions on and off the mountain by developing life skills and personal growth through sports. Our vision is to be the nation’s model community youth sports organization, inspiring every individual to achieve their highest level of...

USBA Seeks Controller

Position Title: Controller Organization: United States Biathlon Association (USBA) Location: Midway, Utah Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: President and CEO About the United States Biathlon Association: The United States Biathlon Association (USBA), is a non-profit organization, the recognized national governing body of the Olympic sport of biathlon is seeking a controller. The USBA is dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of biathlon in the United States. Our mission is to support and inspire athletes,...

SWIX Supertour, March 26-30

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. SWIX SuperTour Finals arrive this week at Mt. Van Hoevenberg—storied cross-country venue of the 1980 Olympics in Lake Plaid, NY—to offer North American skiers the very best in spring competition. NCAA Championships concluded only a few weeks ago, and the best and brightest from...

St. Michael’s College Seeks Head Nordic Coach

  St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT, seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach to lead its program in alignment with the school’s mission and athletic philosophy. Responsibilities include creating a safe and supportive environment for student-athletes, ensuring academic excellence and fostering strong coach-athlete relationships. The coach is expected to develop and implement a year-round training program, manage roster size, and oversee recruitment efforts, ensuring timely communication with prospective students and admissions. The...

Nakkertok Racing Program Seeks Development (U14/U16) Coach

The Nakkertok Racing Program (NRP) is seeking to hire a new and enthusiastic full-time member of our professional nordic ski racing coaching staff, whose primary responsibility will be to lead the coaching and management of our racing Development Program (U14 and U16). Responsibilities: Develop and execute yearly-training and -racing plans at the program level, individual athlete training/race plans, and specific practice plans for the U14/U16 Development Program, under the direction of the NRP Head Coach....

Fort Kent Outdoor Center Seeks Venue Manager / Nordic Skiing Coach

  The Fort Kent Outdoor Center in Northern Maine has a full-time, year-round opening for a Venue Manager / Nordic Coach at our state-of-the-art Nordic/Biathlon facility. Come ski and work on the best natural snow in New England in the winter, and enjoy our 3km roller loop and biathlon range for training in the summer! We are looking for an energetic Nordic enthusiast to work with a very active board to manage the activity at...

USCSA Kicks Off Its Collegiate National Championship

The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) kicked off its 5-day long annual Collegiate National Championship today with the women’s Snowboard and Freeski Rail Jam, men’s Skier and Snowboard Cross, women’s Alpine Ski Giant Slalom, and a 7.5k Freestyle Nordic race under beautiful sunny skies. Mt. Bachelor is serving as host for all events over the five days of exciting competition. A record-breaking 685 Collegiate athletes representing 75 universities across 6 regions will compete...

Bogus Basin Nordic Team Seeks Comp Coach

Comp Coach Details: Reports to BBNT Head Coach & Program Director, and Executive Director Flexible start date (May – September) Part-time May-September and full-time October-March ○ Would consider a candidate for winter only Pay is dependent on experience and availability Due to the seasonal nature of this job (much more is required during winter than in summer), we can build this position/schedule around the right candidate. The Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT) in Boise, ID,...

Remembering Marty ‘Butch’ Hall

Marty Hall, 87, (known as Butch during his youth) of Laconia, NH passed away after a short illness on February 25, 2025. Though he was born in Pennsylvania, he always considered himself a New Hampshire native. His family (his parents and two sisters, Lee Ann and Linda) moved to Gilford, NH, when he was young, right after WWII. They joined a number of families who started the Gilford Outing Club, resulting eventually in three Olympians (Marty...

Royal Gorge’s Gold Rush is Back!

Event Summary All Information Subject to Change Saturday, March 15 2.5km (Youth), 5km (Junior), 10km (Citizen) Mass Start Classic Ski Races Sunday, March 16 15km, 25km, 50km Mass Start Freestyle Races Weekend Long Nordic Adventure: Terrain Park, Ski Jumps, Ski Pull competition, Demos, Wax Clinics Far West membership strongly suggested REGISTRATION All registration is through Zone4. PLEASE REGISTER HERE *DAY-OF-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AND INCURS A SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL FEE ENTRY FEES Saturday Fools Gold 2.5k,...