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The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) announced today a record level of funding for the 2013/14 season. $305,000 has been allocated to support the NNF’s Pillar Projects thanks to a combination of their grassroots fundraiser, The Drive for 25, a collection of generous donors, charity events and industry support. An increase in the size of the NNF organization and an increased focus on community involvement helped push the total dollars raised to support this level of funding. “We added support staff and lifted our goals and the result was profound,” explained Dave Knoop, director of the NNF, “This funding effort will support our pillar projects in 2014: trips, camps, and outreach that will give junior skiers more exposure to competition and training. It’s a chance to introduce more people to the healthy lifestyle of Nordic skiing and to increase our presence in the sport.”

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Lone Mountain Ranch’s 36th winter season is underway with 85km of Nordic ski trails, 30km of snowshoe trails, sleigh ride dinners, and their historic outdoor shop open. Newly hired executive chef Nick Steen is in the dining room, serving breakfast and lunch to the public daily, and dinner Monday-Saturday in the New Year.

Sugar Bowl Resort is investing more than $20 million into widespread upgrades this summer, including a new chairlift that opens an entire new peak to lift-served skiing and riding, a new fitness and aquatic center and a ski-in/ski-out campus for Sugar Bowl Academy.

Sugar Bowl has released 25 new homesites for sale at Summit Crossing in the ski resort’s ski-in/ski-out base area. The homes are centrally located in one of the most unique ski settings in the nation— a snowbound village where residents are brought to their home by snowcat and walk out their door to a frontyard of lift-served skiing or endless cross-country ski trails.

The 5th Annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival runs from January 24 – February 2 in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho affectionately known as NordicTown USA.

ONE WAY SPORT USA is excited to congratulate Torin Koos on his victory yesterday in the US National Cross-Country Championships – Freestyle Sprint. When asked what this victory meant for him Torin replied, “This is a great way to start the championships as it is an important step in an Olympic year”.

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Overnight low was 22f and the snow was old manmade that had gone through some transitioning. Crystals are rounding. For the 10km women's race, the snow stayed firm and abrasive, but for the men, it got kind of meeley and started to break apart. For glide, the same waxes that worked well in colder conditions yesterday worked well today. Our best tip was LF Black/LF Blue mixed for a base. Then HF Blue. We covered this all with HB004 a race service powder that works very well sometimes but isn't as universal as JetStream Red for example. This was is generally only found on the World Cup and with elite teams.

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Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) is excited to announce their sponsorship of Devil’s Thumb Ranch and Winter Park, Colorado’s new event: The Stagecoach Classic, a point-to-point classic technique-only race starting at Devil’s Thumb and ending in downtown Winter Park. Taking place on Saturday, January 25, the event will include a 30km classic cross-country ski race with cash prizes, 15km classic tour, a kids’ race and more. There is more fun after the race in Winter Park, with a BBQ, live music and beer garden from Great Divide Brewery. There will also be an after party cocktail hour at Devil’s Thumb Ranch.

The Methow Valley Nordic Festival starts Friday, January 24 and continues through Sunday, January 26 with events and activities for every skill, age and ability. The Nordic Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the winter season and the upcoming Winter Olympics. The weekend events include the signature Methow Valley Pursuit ski race which offers a relay option for friends, families and businesses to participate in! The Pursuit ski race is also now part of the acclaimed American Marathon Ski Series. One of 15 select ski races in the nation, promising to draw new participants to the region.

ONE WAY Sports’ complete line of products for the Nordic athlete are being sold in the USA and supported by One Way Sport USA.

Winter may not yet be officially here, but local cross-country skiers are thrilled with the sneak preview. They have been out in force in Gatineau Park, enjoying the delightful gift of snow over the last few days: just in time to set the mood for the official launch of the 36th edition of the Gatineau Loppet, the biggest cross-country skiing event in Canada, which will run from February 14 to 16, 2014.

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center opened Dec. 8 and is currently open daily from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with half-day rates of $22 ($14 for homeowners) for an all-day trail pass. After 1 p.m., twilight rates of $17 ($12 for homeowners) are offered. Rental equipment is available. Alder Creek Café is open on a limited basis with coffee, tea, soup and muffins. Dog trails are not currently open. Check the website for the conditions report.