Far West is happy to announce that the Far West Tour de Royale will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Royal Gorge. Last year, Royal Gorge stepped in as the venue for the 2025 Tahoe Rim Tour — and what a fantastic course they created! We decided to run it back and hold our fundraiser race here again this year — thank you, Royal Gorge! Racers start at the West Hut in Van...
APRIL 4 & 5, 2026 Canadian Olympic Trial Venue! Next price increase February 23, 2026 Accommodation deals Group savings REGISTER NOW! You qualify! In this Olympic year, what a great chance for skiers of all ages and abilities to plan their ‘Olympic event’. Make the S2S yours! Host of the Canadian Olympic trials in December 2025. Rub shoulders (likely best when not skiing!) with Canadian World Cup and Olympic team members and some top...
Ydalir Endurance Systems – Team YES Pro and Gap Programs | 2026–2027 Ydalir Endurance Systems teams are built for one purpose: helping aspiring athletes discover their potential. We exist to help athletes maximize their training and focus, improve daily habits, and use athletics as a tool to develop the life they want to lead. For the 2026–2027 season, Ydalir Endurance Systems is opening its programs to 10 driven athletes. We have space for Gap...
Lumi Experiences, the world’s premier provider of boutique cross-country ski vacations, is proud to announce an expanded partnership with US Cross Country Ski Team star, Julia Kern, designating Lumi Experiences as her official headgear sponsor for the 2025/2026 FIS Cross Country Season. This commitment helps support Julia as she prepares for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in February. What is a “headgear sponsor?” The International Ski Federation (FIS) requires World Cup athletes to race...
Best pricing until midnight November 23, 2025 Accommodation deals Group savings Enjoy one of Canada’s most popular and scenic point-to-point ski marathon, with some night sprints too! Ski Marathon Two days: April 4 & 5, 2026 Two distances: 21km & 41km Two ski techniques: Classic (day 1), Skate (day 2); Wave starts Two world class venues: SilverStar Mountain Resort and Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon, British Columbia Rates steady for 5 years! With thanks to our...
The Loppet Foundation has been awarded a $500,000 multi-year Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, launching a three-year habitat restoration effort at Theodore Wirth Park. The project will focus on restoring 50 acres of woodland, prairie, and savanna surrounding The Trailhead, aligning with the Loppet’s mission of connecting people to the outdoors while fostering stewardship of Minnesota’s natural landscapes. A Transformational Restoration Project Working alongside Minnesota Native Landscapes (MNL)...
Start Skiwax Oy has started the operations and will continue the production and development of the traditional Start brand. The company has acquired all rights, including production equipment, formulas, and other immaterial rights, to ensure the continuity and quality of Start products. Behind the company is a Finnish group of ten shareholders, combining both new expertise and former employees who bring extensive experience and a strong belief in Finnish know-how and the future of cross-country...
“The crowd was cheering so loudly I couldn’t even hear myself breathe” – Johannes Klaebo If you’ve been to a cross-country ski race in Norway, you know exactly what Klaebo means. At the World Championships in Trondheim this week, the Granåsen Ski Center grandstands and course are packed with over 25,000 raucous fans – their cheering deafening. In Norway, the fans are so dedicated, they’ll stand for hours in the pouring rain to see their...
Registration closes Sunday March 30th 6pm Pacific Time. Q&A with a First Timer in S2S 2024: Don’t let these unknowns keep you away from the start line! FIRST TIMERS: Have you not done a Loppet before? Or the S2S? But know (deep down!) you want to give it a try? At S2S, Finishing is Winning, and signing up is a win too, especially if it’s your first event. An S2S first-time participant in 2024 shares...
Event Summary All Information Subject to Change Saturday, March 15 2.5km (Youth), 5km (Junior), 10km (Citizen) Mass Start Classic Ski Races Sunday, March 16 15km, 25km, 50km Mass Start Freestyle Races Weekend Long Nordic Adventure: Terrain Park, Ski Jumps, Ski Pull competition, Demos, Wax Clinics Far West membership strongly suggested REGISTRATION All registration is through Zone4. PLEASE REGISTER HERE *DAY-OF-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AND INCURS A SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL FEE ENTRY FEES Saturday Fools Gold 2.5k,...
Special World Champs FasterSkier Discount: 50% off clothing at bouldernordic.com or in-store through March 3, 2025. Discount Code: Faster40 In-stock items only. Does not apply to sale items. Boulder Nordic Sport is having a huge end-of-season sale. Sample Deals: Madshus Redline 3.0 Skate & Classic Skis – Were $800, now $399.99 Salomon S/Lab 2023-24 Skate Ski – Was $800, now $499.99 Rossignol X-ium Premium 2023-24 Skate Ski – Was $800, now $449.99 Salomon S/Lab Skate Boot 2023-2024 Was $799, now $499.99 Salomon...
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and United States Biathlon Association, with the support of Utah Sports Commission, are proud to announce Soldier Hollow Nordic Center will host a BMW IBU World Cup event from March 6-11, 2029. This is the third biathlon World Cup event to be held at the venue since 2001. Soldier Hollow hosted the BMW IBU World Cup in 2024 and 2019, and the IBU Youth & Junior World Championships in 2022. Following the 2029 event...
It’s a terrific year for Nordic and we look forward to hosting you at the Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon for your season finale. Register for the Classic event on April 5th (21km or 41km), Skate event on April 6th (21km or 41km), or both! If you register before the next price increase on February 23, you’ll be entered into a draw for awesome poles. With thanks to our sponsors from Rundle Nordic and Rossignol! NEW this year!...
Gold Medal Day is a celebration of the Freestyle Team Sprint Gold Medal won by Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. This was the first Olympic Gold medal for the USA in Cross-Country Skiing. The NNF Athlete Support Grant intends to boost committed athletes who exhibit or have exhibited a propensity for international racing success as a Nordic athlete and who face circumstances critical to that mission that require...
SPEEDMAX – BETTER. LIGHTER. FASTER. The next generation of the incredibly successful Speedmax system is at the starting line: Skis, boots and TURNAMIC® bindings developed on the World Cup circuit and perfected for competitive athletes on the hunt for featherweight precision, unbeatable power transfer, and maximum speed. The Boots The Speedmax success story dials it up to the next level as the brand new Speedmax 9 RL BOA impresses with its innovative two-zone BOA®...
Any New Year resolution worth making will be realistic and rewarding. The S2S as a goal event and season finale can be both of those! Register by January 10th and the deal is even sweeter with a chance to win amazing Swix poles. A few event details: When? April 5 & 6, 2025 Techniques? Classic on April 5; Skate on April 6 Distances? 21km and 40km on both days; Wave starts Where? SilverStar Mountain Resort...
We’re thrilled to announce that the first edition of the 2024-2025 Boulder Nordic Sport Magazine is now live! Dive into engaging stories, expert tips, and the latest in skis, boots, wax and more! New this year, click directly from the magazine to more in-depth stories and product links. Visit bouldernordic.com/magazine to explore the first issue of the season and immerse yourself in the world of skiing and adventure. -The Boulder Nordic Sport Team
FasterSkier readers can receive 25% off ARC brushes for the next week by shopping at EnjoyWinter.com and using FasterSkierARC as your promo code. No stacking of discounts allowed. As we’re getting ready for winter, I want you to go out to your garage, basement, or wherever you keep your ski tools and take an honest look at your ski brushes. How are they doing? Are they clean and the bristles standing straight up? Or do...
In its first three years, the Sovereign 2 SilverStar (S2S) niche is becoming clear. Participants say it’s an awesome goal event for all types of skiers and a terrific event to conclude and celebrate the ski season. Here’s what else they say about the S2S and what brings them back each year: Awesome late season snow and grooming Extremely friendly and helpful volunteers The focus on Finishing is Winning A very fun and social atmosphere;...
Cross-country ski travel company Lumi Experiences is celebrating its partnership as an official tour operator for the Worldloppet’s series of 20 international ski marathons with a… Trip giveaway for two lucky skiers on the 2025 France – Transju’ trip, a value of over $10,000. Enter the trip giveaway today for your chance to win two spots on the trip, including two entries in the Transju’ ski marathon! To double your chance of winning, follow Lumi...