The Austrian Olympic Committee lifted a ban Tuesday on 12 biathlon and cross-country skiing officials allegedly involved in a doping scandal at the 2006 Turin Games. The decision could trigger action by the International Olympic Committee, which said it reserved the right to reopen disciplinary proceedings against the officials. The Austrian committee canceled the suspension of five officials in July and dropped charges against the remaining seven on Tuesday, the AOC said in a statement....
For the video the aired on FOX UP – Click Here Two Time Olympic Cross Country Skier Is her third time a charm? By Brad SorokaThursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. MARQUETTE – Lindsey Dehlin has been cross country skiing since she was three-years-old. She entered her first competition at the age of seven, and 10 years later, she was [...]
The following is a letter sent to Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC, from the elite women ski jumpers seeking inclusion in the 2010 Olympics. September 4, 2009 Dear Dr. Rogge: We appreciate the International Olympic Committee’s prompt response to our letter seeking a resolution to the issue of us competing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. But we are disappointed that the letter appears to be silent in recognizing the inconsistency of this...
CXC and CXC Team Vertical Limit is set to launch the SUPER FIT Program at six Midwestern ski shops for all level skiers to assist with equipment fitting, ski clinics, training and wax seminars. “SUPER FIT” is an exciting weekend long educational and sale program filled with seminars, presentations and store specials at six local retail shops around the region. Skiers at all levels will have equipment fit by CXC Team Vertical Limit professional athletes...
During their autumn meeting on Thursday and Friday last week, the members of the Coordination Group for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011 had a chance to bear witness to the construction progress at Holmenkollen, where massive work has been underway all summer. The group saw the advances with the two new jumping hills – the new large hill Holmenkollbakken and the new normal hill at Midtstuen – as well as with the...
At the end of August, the first indoor skiing facility opened in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. With 7,000 cubic meters of snow covering 18,500 square meters, Ylläs-Halli offers conditions for a wide range of different winter sports activities such as biathlon, curling, ice skating and ice climbing. The main attraction, however, is the 1.2 km long cross-country skiing loop which follows variable terrain in winter surroundings. The goal of Ylläs-Halli is not only to provide top athletes with...
The US Ski Team recently completed their last training camp at the 2010 Olympic Venue before the Games. They were joined by the National Elite Group and the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. A few highlights below. For photos and commentary: Whistler – September Camp Update 2
The heat has broken, and the perfect early fall weather New England is enjoying makes training a pleasure. The Burke Gang is taking full advantage of it. Here is a day-in-the-life from last week: Classes from 8:45 until 3:00 then…
With the nights growing longer and colder, it is time to start thinking about winter and getting out on the ski trails. Farmers Almanac is predicting a cold and snowy winter from the plains all the way to the east coast. But, do you have your gear ready to go, or is it time to think about replacing your old, worn out ski equipment? Fischer race director Chris Hall and Fischer Midwest rep Jon Theis...
Skier Workshops Join us September 18 & 19 at Timber Ridge Resort for the annual WeSki Pre-Season Nordic Ski Clinic. Take part in the Vasa Ski Club Kick Off and meet and greet with two-time Olympian skier Lindsey Weier Dehlin. Two discussion panel sessions will also be offered on Saturday morning at Timber Ridge. During [...]
WILMINGTON, NY — The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the third annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Roller-ski Race on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 9 am. The course starts at the Whiteface Toll Booth, climbing for 5 miles with an average 8% grade up the Whiteface Memorial Highway to the castle on the summit of Whiteface Mountain, New York’s 5th highest peak with an elevation of...
The US Junior Olympic Cross Country Ski Program is a nationwide series of events for youth and juniors ages 8 to 19. Each geographic region has its own qualifying system of events hosted by a different club or organization to select the best athletes to compete at the US Junior Olympic Cross Country Ski Championships. All events share a common goal: to encourage young athletes to enjoy cross country skiing and to develop their skill....
In the past week, the main organizing team involved with the FIS Tour de Ski preparations visited the four Tour host venues Oberhof (GER), Prague (CZE), Toblach and Val di Fiemme (ITA). The 4th edition of the FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will take place from 1st to 10th January 2010. The site inspections started in Oberhof (GER), on the same day as the official opening of the first ski tunnel in...
CANMORE, Alta.-Davin MacIntosh will play a key role in ensuring the continued growth of Canada’s cross-country skiing sport system well beyond the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. MacIntosh was hired as Cross Country Canada’s Executive Director, the national body announced Monday. MacIntosh has practised law with the major Calgary-based firm of Fraser Milner Casgrain for the past five years, developing an extensive network of contacts with leaders in the business and financial services industries....
The Fischer Hole Ski was one of the hottest pieces of equipment to be released on the World Cup last winter… now you can add a pair to your ski bag. A PDF version of this press release is available by clicking on the following link:
As the sports world gears up for the Vancouver Olympics in February, the faltering economy has forced the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) to make cuts to its programs and staff. According to USSA Nordic Director John Farra, the American athletes with a chance at medaling at the Olympics have been insulated from the cuts. But both employees of the organization and some of the athletes who depend on it for financial backing have...
WILLISTON, VT–The American Cancer Society’s 2010 Relay For Life-NordicStyle will have folks from all over the country cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking throughout the night . On March 6-7 2010, teams will gather and are asked to keep at least one member on the track at the Trapp Family Lodge Ski Touring Center at all times, signifying that cancer doesn’t sleep…it is with us 24 -7. Because the event is not truly competitive, participants are challenged to...
The IOC has launched a contest on YouTube, inviting the general public to post a video reply to the question “What do you think is the future of the Olympic Games?” asked by triple Olympic gold medalist and recent world champion Usain Bolt, as you can see here. Source: FIS
FasterSkier is pleased to announce the first podcast in The Road to Whistler series, which we hope to continue every few weeks. To listen, just click the play button below (you will need a recent version of Adobe Flash installed to access the player). We are still working on our podcasting system, so there may be a few hiccups. Please email us at
The Vancouver Sun reports on the issue of swine flu and the upcoming Olympics. No “Draconian” swine flu measures for Vancouver Olympics Two Olympics, two different view on handling the swine flu pandemic if it hits during the Games. In Britain, the government is putting in place contingency plans as the flu pandemic escalates, including possibly banning crowds from sporting events, Read the full article at the Vancouver Sun