The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) has kicked off its annual Summer Auction, running through July 13, with a fundraising goal of $30,000 to support grassroots Nordic ski development across the country. As of this week, the auction had already raised roughly $8,700 toward that target. The online silent auction features a mix of gear, experiences, and unique memorabilia, including a fan bib signed by Jessie Diggins, an entry into the Alley Loop 42k, a training...
by long-time Lumi guest from Anchorage, Alaska: Gunnar Knapp On March 8, 2026 I skied the Engadin Ski Marathon in the Engadin valley of Switzerland. I was very pleased to complete my tenth Worldloppet, thus earning my Worldloppet Master Diploma and gold medal. To ski the race, I joined the trip organized by Lumi Experiences to Seefeld (Austria) and the Engadin Marathon. I had taken numerous other fun trips with Lumi, including trips for all...
We’re happy to welcome Patrick O’Brien back to the ranks of the Craftsbury Ski Club, this time as the Assistant GRP Ski Coach. Pat, a native of Putney, VT, raced collegiately for Dartmouth before his stint as a professional ski racer with the Green Racing Project from 2010-2014. While on the GRP, Pat competed in multiple World Cups and also became known to the Craftsbury community as a hardworking jack-of-all-trades with a deep love of...
Registration is open for the Stratton Mountain School BKL Summer Camp, which runs August 3-6, 2026, on the SMS campus in Stratton Mountain, Vermont. The camp is open to athletes ages 10 to 14, with a maximum grade of eighth. The four-day program is built around progressive skill work in a low-pressure setting. Hiking, swimming, roller skiing, ski bounding, and games are all on the schedule, along with the camp’s annual lip-sync contest. Campers will...
Our spring sale is live now, including low prices on alpine line paraffins (Soft Base and Extra Soft Base are our favorite storage waxes) and base cleaner. Now through May 15, enjoy 50% off retail prices for brushes, scrapers, and corks. Get those skis cleaned and put to rest for the summer! Check out Maplusskiwaxusa.com. Maplus had a great year with Olympic results and continued innovation in fast-race skis on the World Stage....
Royal Gorge XC Resort is excited to open the 2026-2027 registration for our expanded Nordic Ski Team! Come join us. We are now offering programming, training, and competitive teams for every level—ages 6 to 86. Gap Year and potential “pro” level cross-country skiers and biathletes are highly encouraged to contact our head coach, Will Sweetser, to see what the Reno-Tahoe area has to offer you! SkiReg Link: Royal Gorge XC Nordic Ski Team Full Menu...
LAST CALL for an Incredible Nordic Weekend at Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon, Vernon, BC April 4-5, 2026 | Stussi Night Sprints April 2 Registration Closes 6pm (local) Sunday, March 29th You don’t want to miss out on the 5th annual S2S! Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and Silver Star Mountain Resort — the two world-class venues co-hosting the event — have had new snow and colder temps over the past week, and the groomers...
Thanks to the fantastic success of the redesigned youth programs at the resort this past winter, Royal Gorge XC will offer expanded teams for the 2026-2027 season. New team offerings for the coming season will include middle school age racing, junior racing, gap year programming, pro level racing and masters training groups. Youth programming will remain the same as offered this past season, with groups comprised of young skiers from Kindergarten through 8th grade with...
The April 4 event pairs a live global broadcast with on-snow programming at Tahoe XC. The inaugural Tahoe Nordic Expo will take place April 4, 2026, bringing together some of the most accomplished names in Nordic sport for a live, global virtual panel focused on the past season, the Olympic year, and the future of the sport. Designed as a hybrid event, the Expo centers around a live virtual panel featuring Olympic, Paralympic, and World...
The Craftsbury Green Racing Project Snow Team is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 season. The GRP is seeking applications from skiers and biathletes who have shown good ski speed over the past several seasons. Skiers who have not yet tried biathlon will be given the opportunity if they’re interested. Applications will be due by the end of day, April 9th. For details on the Snow Team concept, the Mission of the team and the Outdoor...
Stifel Lake Placid Finals, a Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup, to Bring Elite Ski Racing and Winter Festival Atmosphere to Lake Placid FIS Cross-Country World Cup racing, fan experiences, athlete engagement, and live entertainment coming March 19–22 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Stifel Lake Placid Finals, a Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup, will offer more than world-class competition this March. The event will transform Lake Placid into a multi-day winter sports festival featuring themed race...
Low snowfall and warming temperatures across the Sierra Nevadas have forced Royal Gorge XC Resort to cancel the Gold Rush, Silver Rush, and Bronze Rush races originally scheduled for March 21, 2026. Pre-registered racers will be offered a refund or a deferred entry to the 2027 races. The long course races are off, but the Gold Rush Festival itself will carry on in a modified form on Saturday, March 21. Royal Gorge is planning a...
Auburn Ski Club (ASC) is a historic non-profit organization dedicated to providing snow sports opportunities to the greater Northern California region since 1928. Today, ASC operates a snow sports Training Center (TC) on Donner Summit that provides athletic programs, USSS/FIS competition and training venues, and youth snow sports teams ranging from entry-level to elite for Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic, and Biathlon. The Training Center’s cross-country venue also operates as a 25-kilometer Nordic Center open to the...
The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is hiring for two coaching roles within its Green Racing Project (GRP), a year‑round elite Nordic ski program supporting post‑collegiate athletes pursuing national and international competition. These positions are in‑person roles based in Craftsbury Common, Vermont and are integral to the daily training, development, and competitive success of GRP athletes. Head Ski Coach – Green Racing Project The Head Ski Coach is responsible for leading the GRP ski program and overseeing...
Finale to a 10-day mountain festival! Next Price Increase February 28 at midnight PST Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon, British Columbia are teaming up for an end-of-season celebration! Come for up to 10 days of sport, music, art, culture and culinary. Expect to see free live music, arts and crafts, official après kick-off Après zone, BBQs & beer gardens, comedy nights, film nights, and signature Sport Events including Timber...
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...