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Oak Hill Outdoor Center Seeks General Manager

FasterSkierFebruary 27, 2023

General Manager, Oak Hill Outdoor Center Description The Oak Hill Outdoor Center is a community recreation center managed by the Friends of Oak Hill, a non-profit organization that supports year-round recreation in the Upper Valley. The Center is supported by donations from community members and friends of the Center, Dartmouth College, and revenue from the sale of trail passes and memberships. In winter, the Center grooms over 25 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, rents equipment,...

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48th Great Labrador Loppet Hosted by Menihek Nordic Ski Club on March 25 – Register Today

FasterSkierFebruary 23, 2023

About one month to go until the 48th Great Labrador Loppet hosted by Menihek Nordic Ski Club, which takes place on March 25th, 2023. The Loppet is about having fun with friends and family while sharing in the excitement of being part of a Labrador West tradition. Registration is now active with more Loppet details below and on zone4.ca. Sign your family up at zone4.ca (search bar Menihek Nordic Ski Club) and create your own...

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North American Sites to Host FIS Cross Country World Cups in 2024

FasterSkierFebruary 16, 2023

Canmore, Alberta—February 9-13, 2024 The Alberta World Cup Society (AWCS) will host the COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup for three race days at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park and one City Sprint in Calgary from February 9-13, 2024. This marks the seventh time that AWCS has invited the world’s best skiers to experience Alberta’s world renowned Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. And a new challenge has been undertaken by the organizing committee, hosting a...

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Wolter and Rudd Win 50th Annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour

FasterSkierFebruary 9, 2023

By: Jody Zarkos You could not have scripted a more perfect day for the 50th annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and the snow was plentiful as 967 skiers made their way down the Harriman Trail on Saturday. Making the quickest trip from start to finish was 24-year-old Peter Wolter of Hailey, who became the 14th men’s hometown champion in race history in a winning time of...

Nordic Nation Podcasts

Nordic Nation: Ben Ogden Breaks Through

FasterSkierFebruary 3, 2023

It’s been a minute! With the arrival of host Rachel Perkins’ second baby in July and a subsequent job shift, Nordic Nation has been on pause, but we are excited to relaunch now with the hope of producing these regularly over the coming months! Our first guest of 2023 is the one and only Ben Ogden, who’s had a standout season of racing on the World Cup. Ben has cracked into the semifinals in four...

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A Look at Saturday’s 50th Annual Boulder Mountain Tour

FasterSkierFebruary 2, 2023

By: Jody Zarkos Hometown racers Peter Wolter and Mary Rose will both be wearing bib number 1 on Saturday, February 4 in the 50th annual Boulder Mountain Tour sponsored by Zions Bank. Fresh off his first World Cup ski races at Les Rousses, France, Peter has put together a strong season with 14 top 10 finishes in Super Tour races during the 2023 season with a victory in a 30km classic in Cable, Wisconsin, on...

Job Postings News

Williams College Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierFebruary 2, 2023

Williams College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Nordic Skiing. This is a full-time faculty position with an initial appointment of three-years. Reappointments are granted following regularly scheduled reviews. The appointment will begin on July1, 2023. Responsibilities include implementing coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop a diverse group of student athletes’ skill and teamwork in Nordic skiing, recruiting qualified and broadly diverse...

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Emil Persson and Magni Smedås At Marcialonga

FasterSkierJanuary 29, 2023

Press Release Marcialonga, the seventh Ski Classics stage and first Grand Classics event Season XIV took place today in Italy. Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, and Magni Smedås, Team Eksjöhus, won the 70-kilometer-long race in grand style. The race that started in Moena and finished in Cavalese saw Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, and Magni Smedås, Team Eksjöhus, mastering their respective races and winning the 50th edition of Marcialonga, the seventh event of...

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A Quest Toward Greatness: The 2023 Tour de Meissner

FasterSkierJanuary 29, 2023

By: Cynthia Engel The 2023 Tour de Meissner offered up an exceptional ski day for all skier ambitions. A classic-only ski tour that took place January 22, 2023 at Meissner Nordic Community Ski Area outside of Bend, Oregon, the Tour de Meissner delivered on everything that distinguishes an event from being good to being the one you mark on your calendar to make happen every year. Yes. A classic tour. The Tour de...

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Gallery — Astrid Øyre Slind and Emil Persson Winners of Engadin La Diagonela

FasterSkierJanuary 22, 2023

Season XIV’s sixth Ski Classics event, 48-kilometer Engadin La Diagonela in Switzerland, saw Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, and Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, winning the race in superior style. The race that started in Pontresina and finished in Zuoz saw Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, and Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, dominating their respective races and winning Engadin La Diagonela 2023, the sixth event of Ski Classics Season XIV. ...

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World Cup: Period I into Period II

FasterSkierDecember 29, 2022

Editors note: FasterSkier’s coverage of FIS Cross Country World Cup Period I has been a cooperative effort among three dedicated staff writers: Ben Theyerl, Ken Roth, and John Teaford. Many early mornings, many calls and texts, many quotes and comments, many unforgiving deadlines bring this reporting to FasterSkier’s readers. We hope their insights have served to improve everyone’s enjoyment of the excellent racing witnessed in Period I, and that they can serve to prepare viewers...

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Happy Snowy Holidays from FasterSkier

FasterSkierDecember 24, 2022

Cross country skiers are all about snowy adventures, rosy cheeks, wintry days, wintry nights. FasterSkier wishes each of our friends the happiest of holidays, and the snowiest of new years.

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Canmore Nordic Ski Club Seeks Program Director / Head Coach

FasterSkierDecember 14, 2022

Canmore Nordic Ski Club is located in the beautiful Canadian Rockies and operates out of the Canmore Nordic Centre, the site of the nordic and biathlon events for the 1988 Winter Olympics. The center has received regular updates to its trails and facilities and hosts World Cup races for both cross country skiing and biathlon. The Canmore Nordic Ski Club strives to be one the premier cross country ski clubs in Canada and is...

Community Continental Cup News

NNF: NNF Cup Celebrating Club Excellence Returns to SuperTour for Another Season

FasterSkierDecember 5, 2022

With the first round of SuperTour racing complete in Sovereign Lakes, British Columbia, the NNF is proud to announce the return of the NNF Cup as a presenting sponsor of the US SuperTour this season. Originally launched in 2012, the NNF Cup celebrates club excellence in America’s premier domestic ski competition by tallying performance of club teams across the SuperTour season. The NNF Cup was awarded to Alaska Pacific University last season. The recent success...

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How to Combine Two Passions: Cross-Country Skiing and Dating?

FasterSkierDecember 2, 2022

Cross-country skiing outperforms so many other sports that focus on the legs or the arms alone. The low-impact aspect of the sport is beneficial for people of all ages. But something most people do not know is that cross-country skiing can be an exciting way to strengthen your relationship. In fact, those who are passionate about this sport can definitely arrange a date around this activity, and if you are also interested in something like...

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Key benefits of beginner skiing in 2022

FasterSkierDecember 1, 2022

As skiers like to joke, the two most significant inventions of humanity are the wheel and the ski. And you can’t argue with them because some of the skis found are up to 4,000 years old! So skis are one of the oldest human-made devices. Many remember when they used to ski around the school on wooden skis with rubber bindings. We want to cheer you up – those days are gone irrevocably. Now skiing...

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What are the most famous snow sports in Michigan?

FasterSkierDecember 1, 2022

When it comes to winter, Michigan is a state that knows how to make the most of it. From downhill skiing and snowboarding to cross-country skiing and ice skating, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the cold weather. And with dozens of ski resorts and hundreds of miles of trails, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy these activities. So whether you’re a seasoned winter athlete or just looking for a way to enjoy...

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National Nordic Foundation Says Thank You for Drive for 25 Success (NNF)

FasterSkierNovember 30, 2022

Dear US nordic skiing community, The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) would like to extend a sincere thank you for the astounding display of generosity and belief in supporting a world-class skiing development system during last week’s Drive for 25. We are humbled, and incredibly grateful, to be part of a grassroots movement propelling our sport forward in this country. This year’s Drive for 25 further demonstrated that our American ski community is a rare one...

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Jessie Diggins Looks Ahead

FasterSkierNovember 21, 2022

American cross country skiers continue to climb the international ladder, and any number of them are likely to find their names in the headlines this winter, but it’s Jessie Diggins who continues to be the skier, the competitor, and the leader through which this team is recognized. It’s a distinction she’s earned time and time again. On the morning of November 21, Jessie (who is in Ruka, Finland in preparation for the season’s first World...

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Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon – Nov 20th Is The Last Day Of Early Bird Pricing

FasterSkierNovember 18, 2022

REGISTER The Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon located just outside Vernon, BC, is in the last few days of early bird pricing. Early bird pricing ends Nov 20th. Register now and not only do you save money, but you also have the opportunity to win one of two free packages for lodging right on the mountain for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights of the event. Vance Creek Hotel and Silver Star Mountain Resort ,...

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