Performances from the final World Cups of 2012 provided plenty of fodder for speculation over the holiday break. With a lot going on this weekend, here’s our recap of racing from around the world.
Fast and Furious, Speedy Course Awaits: Canmore Sprint Preview
Fast conditions, a new course, big crowds and a loaded field should make for an exciting day as World Cup racing continues at the Canmore Nordic Center.
FasterSkier Q & A: Kikkan talks Injury Training
In this edition of our Q & A series, American star Kikkan Randall discusses specific workouts performed during her recovery from a stress fracture, and we break down the different race series, and how they relate.
OSU Partners with MBSEF to Lead New Club Nordic Program
Oregon State University – Cascades (OSU-Cascades) located in Bend, Oregon recently announced plans to add multiple club sports to the campus, including Nordic Skiing. OSU-Cascades signed an agreement with the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation to provide coaching for the teams. Former Olympian and World Cup skier Dan Simoneau is the head Nordic coach and […]
Harris Hill Ski Jump To Be Held Feb. 16 & 17 in Brattleboro, VT
The Two Day event will be the only US Stop on the 2013 FIS Tournament Circuit Brattleboro, Vt. – The Harris Hill Ski Jump, the only Olympic-sized, 90-meter ski jumping hill in New England, will play host to its annual two-day ski jumping event February 16 & 17, 2013. This year’s event will be the only […]
Kelly Brush Davisson named Sports Illustrated “Athlete Who Cares”
BURLINGTON, Vt. (Dec. 8, 2012) Kelly Brush Davisson has been selected as one of 10 Athletes Who Care by Sports Illustrated magazine. The magazine’s December 10 issue, on newsstands now, includes Brush Davisson on a list of athletes singled out for the charitable work they do off the playing field. Brush Davisson, 26, founded the […]
Weekend Roundup: La Coupe Du Monde
In case you were living under a rock this weekend, here’s what you missed in the world of skiing and biathlon.
Image Galerie: Québec City Women’s Freestyle Sprint
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Image Galerie: Québec City Men’s Freestyle Sprint
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Image Galerie: Québec City Men’s Team Sprint
Friday’s team sprint was the first World Cup held on North American snow in nearly three years. FasterSkier captured the action in front of the Parliament.
Image Galerie: Québec City Women’s Team Sprints
Check out our batch of photos from Friday’s team sprint in Quebec, which saw Americans Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins capture the victory.
Notes and Quotes: Quebec Team Sprint Edition
The excitement of an American victory in the women’s team sprint, and the disappointment of an Alex Harvey crash dominated the day, but with Nation’s Group quotas for both North American countries, there was plenty more action.
Pre-Race at Sovereign Lake NorAm
Far away from the World Cup buzz in Quebec City there are NorAm races scheduled at Sovereign Lake Nordic in Vernon, British Columbia. A 10/15 k mass start classic and 10/15 k freestyle are on on tap, and the field is expected to be quite competitive between the domestic Canadian and American field on top of international skiers racing as a tune-up before the Canmore World Cup next weekend.
First Tracks Photo Contest: The Award Goes To…
The best way to combat the low-snow blues is to feast your eyes upon beautiful images of skiing from around the world. Who had the most enviable first ski of 2012?
Photo Galleries: Bozeman SuperTours
Despite the rain and warmth, the snow held out for the three SuperTour races at Bohart Ranch last week. We took quite a few photos to capture the action.
FasterSkier Launches New Website
On Tuesday night, FasterSkier launched a completely rebuilt and redesigned website. Here is a bit more information on new features and what is still to come.
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West Yellowstone Prologue, In Photos
Images from Saturday’s 1.6 k freestyle prologue on the Whisky Trail. Though it wasn’t a full sprint, it sure didn’t look like anyone pushed themselves less.
West Yellowstone 9k, In Photos
FasterSkier had two cameras on location at the South Plateau to take in all the 9 k freestyle action.