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The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act and the Power of One

Noah Hoffman, retired athlete, and current sophomore at Brown University is part of the movement to upgrade anti-doping enforcement. On October 28, he posted a blog highlighting why he supported the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping...

Norway’s Ingvild Flugstad Østberg Pulls from Beitostølen Races

With the season-opening national races in Beitostølen, Norway staged to begin a three race stint on Friday, Ingvild Flugstad Østberg announced she will not be competing. Østberg was last season's overall World Cup...

Ski Games for Kids of All Ages

(If the video doesn't play in your browser, click here) XC Ski Nation and Nordiq Canada recently created a series of ski game videos for kids. While these games teach many skills, the primary goal is to have fun on...

National Team Updates: Paddy Caldwell Retires from High-Level Competition

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF2CZEnNwm/?hl=en The 2019/2020 World Cup season is nearly upon us; Americans are preparing to cheer on those athletes currently wearing red, white, and blue for the U.S. Cross-Country Ski...

Rendezvous Ski Trails Double Take and Some Decisions for WYSEF

West Yellowstone is many things: a gateway to the world’s first National Park, a tourist-chotzche goldmine, a jumping off point to blue-ribbon streams and reliable late November cross-country skiing. Even remote West...

Find Your Ski Talents in Crested Butte this Thanksgiving

Simply imagining striding along at just shy of 9,000 feet makes the heart rate drift upwards. So let’s get this up front: if you’re coming from significantly lower elevations to Crested Butte, Colorado, take it easy for a...

Like an Old Friend, West Yellowstone is Worth the Visit

West Yellowstone remains an early season magnet for training. In good snow years, the grooming is otherworldly. In thin times, the fact that several trails are seeded with grass and legendary Rendezvous Ski Trails groomer...

Dahria Beatty and Jesse Cockney Finish on Top in Nordiq Thunder Distance Races (Press Release)

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2019 Dahria Beatty and Jesse Cockney Finish on Top in Nordiq Thunder Distance Races Isobel Hendry and Tom Stephen jump ump to top of podium in junior races ...

Clear the Mind and Take Your Time: Matt Emmons, a U.S. Biathlon Asset

Speaking to Matt Emmons, I was reminded that much of sport remains in the realm of capturing a focused mental state. Emmons, at thirty eight years old, serves as the shooting coach for U.S. biathlon. In as much as he...

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Call for Coaches (Press Release)

Press Release World Junior Announcement/ U18 Nordic Nations' Announcement ...

FS Seeking Part-Time Reporter

Part-Time Reporter: FasterSkier is currently seeking a part-time reporter. The position runs from December to March, with the opportunity for extension. Currently, we have a preference for a Midwest or...

Two New England Institutions Post New Waxing Guidelines

Last week, two long established entities in the New England nordic sport scene released updated ski waxing policies. The Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) made its move towards a fluoro-free future while the New England...

Chris Grover and the 2019-2020 Pre-Season Interview

We spoke with Chris Grover of the U.S. Ski Team on October 29, to get his thoughts on the new season. With a packed World Cup schedule and an off-year for major championship events, Grover and his team have myriad moving...

Nordiq Canada: Ringing in the Changes

When Cross Country Canada announced last March that they would be rebranding as Nordiq Canada, they were emphatic the new name was a symbol of their readiness to make changes. Those changes are starting to happen. ...

USCSA’s Midwestern Conference (MSCA) Seeks Growth (Press Release)

Press Release USCSA News Release: UW-Stout Meeting by Drew Birschbach 11/2/19 MCSA Seeking Growth Meeting centered on inclusion and structure The United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) welcomed...

Skiers Running Fast: Four Skiers Break 3 Hours in NYC Marathon

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4asgDrgDRA/ FasterSkier previously reported on four boldface names, former Winter Olympians all, who were planning on racing the 2019 New York City Marathon: Brian Gregg, Kikkan Randall, Ida...

Kikkan Randall Joins the Sub Three Hour Marathon Club One Year Post Chemotherapy

Statistically speaking, only 2% of people who enter a marathon will finish under three hours. The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon was a bit above average, with nearly 3% (1,563 of 53,508 runners) breaking the elusive three...