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NYSEF Seeks Head Cross-Country Coach

  NYSEF seeks a well-rounded, experienced coach who understands nordic skiing from an athlete’s perspective as well as from a program management perspective. The Head Cross-Country coach needs to understand the technology, technique, physical and mental demands required for success at all levels of racing. It is critical that this coach understands the development needs for high performing athletes from the development ages through the collegiate and national team levels. This coach will work directly...

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Seeks Cross-Country Program Director

Reports to Executive Director Supervises Head and Assistant Coaches Department Athletics – Cross Country Founded in 1972, the SVSEF Cross Country Program has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the country; most recently as the 2021 USSA Cross Country Club of the Year, and in 2022, the Junior Girls brought home their third consecutive National Championship team title. From the youngest Devo kids to elite athletes at the Comp Team, Post-Grad and...

China spent millions on cross-country skiing in the leadup to Beijing. What happens now?

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA — A month ago, I met with a source close to the Chinese government in a tiny room in this mountain resort outside Beijing, which hosted the 2022 Olympic cross-country skiing events.  There, the source explained how a decision by international skiing officials to disqualify a Chinese cross-country skier from a race was like killing a baby. China does not have, exactly, a long tradition of success in winter sports like cross-country skiing. But...

A PT in Sweden: Pandemic, War, or Plague of Locusts?

Click here to read an account of physical therapist Ned Dowling’s first stint overseas with the US Ski Team in March, 2020. Holmenkollen, Norway. March 8, 2020 – Men’s 50k Classic World Cup. 33 degrees and raining. The ski jump was engulfed in clouds. Spectators were forbidden from attending the Super Bowl of cross country skiing due to the impending COVID pandemic. My first stint as a physical therapist traveling with the US Ski Team...

Canadian Nationals/US SuperTour Finals: Ritchie and Kern Top 45 k Podium in Equal-Distance Event

We’ve arrived at the final act, the culmination of a week of racing in Canada and a season of international racing before that. Piloting a gender-equal distance, both men and women raced a 45 k mass start skate on Sunday, completing six laps of a 7.5 k loop at the Whistler Olympic Park. Continuing a pattern of challenging weather conditions, the day started with temperatures around 37° F with rain, making for soft and wet...

Why CBD is the perfect post-skiing recovery tool

CBD appears to be all the rage right now and for good reason. This cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant has been shown to effectively provide relief from a variety of medical conditions including pain, inflammation, anxiety and even cancer. But what about using CBD for post-skiing recovery? Well, it turns out that this is another thing that can be helped with the use of CBD and it might just be what many ski enthusiasts...

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

They say it ain’t over till it’s over, and for the Madshus racers that was true in a couple of different ways this weekend. Check out the late-season action. Starting off with the Ski Classics long-distance series, Astrid Øyre Slind posted her second impressive victory in a row. The 33-year-old Norwegian fought tooth and nail to the finish line in Birkebeinerrennet, beating two-time Olympian Therese Johaug by a second in a thrilling sprint finish – and...

Canadian Nationals/US SuperTour Finals: Team sprint yields another win for Kern with Sonnesyn for SMS T2, University of Utah’s Jager and Keefe take men’s race

“You need some Gordie Howe elbows out there today” said the commentator on the live feed at one point during Friday’s Team Sprint in Whistler. You know, just in case you needed a reminder that this is Canadian Nationals. Alongside his legacy as one of hockey’s greatest players of all time, leaving his mark on the sport as an indomitable force with both his goal scoring and dynamism on the ice,   Howe was known as...

How To Organize Your Cross Country Ski Poker Run

The health benefits of cross-country skiing are no mystery to anyone who has spent any amount of time on the trails. It works nearly every muscle group and requires fantastic mental focus and endurance to compete in, though anyone, from beginners to Olympians, can get healthy and fit by taking up cross-country skiing. However, the sport doesn’t just have to benefit the individuals taking part; fundraising events on the trails are getting more popular than ever. The...

Train With Team SoHo in 2022

Elevate Your Summer Training with Support from Great Coaches, a World Class Olympic Venue to Call Home, and a Lifetime Worth of Amazing Places to Explore! ​ Team Soldier Hollow is looking for ambitious skiers and biathletes who want to train and race at a high level collegiately or professionally and who will con-tribute to our growing club and vision of “Developing Champions in Sport and Life.” We invite you to spend your summer training at Soldier...

What are the best unexpected places to ski in the US?

Skiing is something that many people around the USA love to do. While cross-country is naturally exciting, there are other ways to explore this hobby (such as downhill or roller skiing). However you enjoy yourself out on the slopes, it is key to find the best places to do it. This helps you to have a great time, enjoy the best runs and take in some awesome views along the way. While certain states or...

10 Skiing Resorts Even Students Can Afford

  When you are a college student, studying is the most important thing in your life. You are now laying the bricks for your future career wall. If you stick to all construction standards, you are going to become a successful, highly sought professional. In its turn, this means a stable income. This is the opposite of what you are going through now. You spend most of your time studying. In addition to this, you...

Canadian Nationals/US SuperTour Finals: Julia Kern wins again, while Xavier McKeever takes first Canadian title in Classic Sprint

Racing at the joint Canadian Nationals/US SuperTour Finals resumed on Wednesday, showcasing some of the best racers in North America facing off for a classic sprint.  As the Whistler Olympic Park was home for cross country skiing during the 2010 Vancouver Games, the classic sprint course on Wednesday was one that played host to an important stepping stone in North American skiing history. In that competition, both American and Canadian skiers solidified the inroads they...

Nordic Pulse Uses GPS Tracking to Improve and Accelerate Communication Between Groomers and Skiers

If there’s a generalization that can be made about cross country skiers, it might be that we like to “know before [we] go.” As the ski season waxes and wanes, or mid-season storms roll through, we relentlessly check the weather forecast and our local grooming report as we fantasize hungrily about the fresh corduroy or classic tracks we hope to enjoy that day. But we can’t always know before we go. Timely grooming reporting asks...

Top NBA and NFL Stars Who Love Snow Sports

It is pretty tricky for stars of the NBA, NFL, and the NHL to get out there on the slopes because they are beholden to strict insurance policies, many of which do not allow for them to undertake snow sports such as downhill skiing or snowboarding. Were they to get injured out on the mountain they would likely miss huge swathes of a training camp or regular season, thus potentially costing their franchise. All this...

Craftsbury Outdoor Center Seeks Summer BKL and Junior Coaching Intern

Love skiing? Love coaching kids? Check out the summer internship for Craftsbury BKL and JR coaching! This coach/intern would join the Center’s current coaching staff and help manage summer programming. The ideal candidate:   Is highly knowledgeable and passionate about skiing Loves working with kids and has lots of energy and enthusiasm Is interested in coaching long-term Is organized and can maintain order in chaotic settings Can adapt on the fly to adjust for inclement weather...

St. Lawrence University Seeks Applicants for Graduate Assistant Coach

  St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Nordic Ski.  This 9-month position (August 2022 – May 2023) is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree.  Remuneration includes a very competitive coaching stipend, student health insurance, and eligibility for tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program).  St Lawrence offers Graduate programs in Counselling and Human Development; Educational Leadership; and General...

GRPSki, Biathlon and U23 Training programs all accepting applications for the ’22-23 training year

GRPSki & Biathlon are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 training year as well as for their summer U23 training programs. Applications will be due by end of day April 10 and decisions will be made by April 17. In exchange for coaching, use of training facilities and travel support, GRP year-round and summer U23 athletes are asked to do work that contributes to the mission and operation of the Center. Projects include: coaching youth and...

Spotlight on Richard Jouve: the First Cross-Country Skier to Bring Home a Crystal Globe for France

For the past six seasons, men’s World Cup sprinting has been almost entirely about one athlete. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has raced in 28 World Cup, Championship, or Olympic sprint events since November 2018, and remarkably, has won all but three of them. Incidentally, all three of those times have occurred in Ruka, Finland, and he has ended up a mere second place each time. In his first year on the circuit (2017), Klæbo took home...

Why The Cross Country Skiing Is Good For Your Health

We all have two choices in life when it comes to staying active and healthy. Lethargic winter, curling up in bed, and the sleep eat and repeat mantra is undoubtedly unhealthy. Cross country skiing is famous among fitness freaks and students aiming to stay healthy. Keep reading for some great benefits of cross country skiing. A Comprehensive Physical Workout Have you been wondering? Is skiing a good workout? Would I be able to keep myself...