U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced its Olympic cross-country ski team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, naming eight women and eight men to represent the United States in Val di Fiemme, Italy, from Feb. 6–22, 2026. While the women were allocated eight Olympic starting positions outright, the men’s team was originally allotted seven. That number increased to eight after another nation declined to use one of its quota spots, allowing the United...
World Cup skiers get a holiday break from the grind of the World Cup tour . . . but it’s up for debate just how much rest they get during that break. It’s gotta be tough to relax when the horizon is clouded by the impending approach of the Tour de Ski, possibly the most daunting challenge that skiers will face all season. As a ski-fan, I just adore the Tour de Ski—day after day of racing...
New details have emerged in the investigation into the death of Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who was found dead in his hotel room in Lavazè, Italy, on December 24. Bakken was 27 years old and had previously been regarded as one of Norway’s most promising biathletes. According to Langrenn.com, Italian authorities discovered Bakken wearing an altitude-training mask when they arrived at the scene. The information has been confirmed by Italian police and communicated to...
After 15 years on the World Cup circuit, three Olympic medals, seven World Championship medals, and a career that rewrote every line of the American cross-country skiing record book, Jessie Diggins has announced that the 2025–26 season will be her last. Beginning with the World Cup opener in Ruka on Nov. 28 and ending on home snow at the Stifel Lake Placid Finals in March, the most decorated U.S. cross-country skier in history will take...
Between World Cups, the Tour de Ski, and the Olympic Winter Games, there will be 72 elite cross-country ski races contested this winter on the international scene. FasterSkier remains committed to covering each and every international race—we’ll get up early to prepare race reports based on live results, and publish them here in our online forum. And when we have all the information on streaming, viewing, and network broadcast coverage, we’ll pass that along, too....
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has officially announced the 21 athletes who will represent the 2025–26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, a roster that blends seasoned World Cup veterans with emerging NCAA and junior talent — all gearing up for the Olympic Winter Games this February in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The team features a familiar core of Olympians and World Cup standouts returning to lead the charge, supported by a wave of rising collegiate stars and...
The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach plays a key role in supporting one of the nation’s premier collegiate ski programs. Working alongside the Head Coach, this position contributes to fostering a high-performance environment grounded in growth, development, and teamwork. As part of the UAF Athletics Department and the broader Fairbanks ski community, the assistant coach will mentor student-athletes both on and off the trails, helping them excel in competition while preparing for...
On Sunday, athletes from across the region gathered for the highly anticipated Climb to the Castle roller-ski hill climb, hosted by the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) in partnership with the New York Ski Education Foundation (NYSEF). Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway, this event marks an exciting addition to the 2025 NENSA Rollerski Race Series. Participants faced the daunting task of tackling either a long course of approximately...
Durango Nordic Ski Club Is Searching for Its Next Trailblazing Leader Durango Nordic Ski Club is looking for an Executive Director who can glide between big-picture strategy and daily operations with ease. This role leads the strategic direction of the organization alongside a committed and involved Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, fundraising, financial management, and building strong community connections — all in service of fulfilling our organization’s mission. This position reports directly to...
Position: MVNT Assistant Coach The Methow Valley Ski Educational Foundation (MVNSEF) started as a small ski team in the late 1980s and was formally established in 1998 as a 501(c)(3). We have grown to include many programs, initiatives, and events. We serve over 300 youth, adults, and para-athletes through our cross-country skiing, biathlon, and after-school Ski Cubs programs. While we have supported several current and past Olympians, Paralympians, and National Team athletes in both cross-country...
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Coach – Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski. Seawolf Athletics is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), and competes in multiple National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) divisions. The Seawolf program features 13 teams competing at both the Division 1 and Division II levels. UAA Athletics Mission We support the educational mission of the University of...
The International Biathlon Union is deeply saddened to learn that former Olympic and World Champion Laura Dahlmeier has passed away at the age of 31 following a tragic mountaineering accident in Pakistan. Laura was one of the greatest athletes to grace biathlon and her loss is felt deeply by everyone in biathlon, the wider German sport family and beyond. The IBU’s thoughts are with Laura’s family and friends during this very difficult time. Throughout her...
Job no: 498125 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Athletics Division: Athletics About the University of Denver Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for...
The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and oversees discipline managers (coaches) to ensure that Fundamentals, Development, Race, Freeride, Snowboard, and Nordic programs thrive. The right person is self-motivated, proficient at time-management, leadership skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of FIS, USSA, and IFSA are a plus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The Program Director will work with the Fundamental, Development, Race, Freeride, Snowboard, and Nordic...
A group of nordic enthusiasts in southern Maine is planning to launch a new trail system in the Greater Portland Area with snowmaking. Inspired by the successful introduction of snowmaking to nordic facilities in other parts of New England, Southern Maine Snow & Trails, is on a mission to provide reliable snow conditions and extend the season in a region that is rich in nordic racing history, close to two competitive EISA programs, and home to a significant population of current and potential skiers. SoME...
Williams College, a Division III institution and member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) and New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Nordic Ski Coach. This is a 40 hour per week, 10-month position with a full meal plan and a benefit package spread over 12 months, and also provides full tuition-remission of graduate school after six months of employment. Williams Skiing, has a long history...
The Utah Nordic Alliance is based in Salt Lake City and is a member of the Intermountain Division. Our mission is to create the process and the pathway that challenges each skier to grow to their fullest potential, both in competitive Nordic skiing and the lifelong love of outdoor sport. Our vision: There is a place in the program for everyone Entry for skiers, youth, parent, and adults can happen at any age Skiers must...
Position Title: Events and Officials Manager Reporting Structure: Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Summary Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Events and Officials Manager is responsible for leading and managing the domestic events program and the official’s development pathway. Duties and Responsibilities Provides input to the development of the strategic direction and annual plans to ensure sustainable domestic competition opportunities for development, high performance and recreational skiers Lead the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation...
Comp Coach Details: Reports to BBNT Head Coach & Program Director, and Executive Director Flexible start date (September – October) Part-time in 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,...
Job Title: Nordic Program Director and Junior Team Head Coach Job Status: Full-Time. Salary range $40,000-$50,000 based on experience and qualifications. Evenings and weekends required. Description: The Nordic Program Director and Junior Team Head Coach is responsible for the design, management, and oversight of all Nordic ski programming and all aspects of each of these programs, with a particular emphasis on the Junior Nordic Ski Team. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop yearly plans for all Nordic...