The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) and “Nordic Town USA” (Ketchum/Sun Valley) are hosting international teams from Norway, Sweden, Japan, Canada as well as the best US Cross Country Ski Racers in an elite Cross Country race series from March 26th – April 2nd, 2011. Both the 30 and 50 km National Championship and the US Ski Association (USSA) SuperTour Finals will be contested on the trails at Lake Creek and Dollar Mountain. Elite...
Calgary, Alberta (March 17, 2011) – This past Sunday, Fast and Female hosted its sixth Annual X-Country SkiFest in Canada at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Alberta. Held under clear skies, spring-like temperatures, and highlighted by the impressive Rocky Mountains in the backdrop, the event saw 165 young female X-Country skiers between the ages of 9 to 19 take part in a full day of inspiration both on and off snow. They were joined by...
CANMORE, Alta.—When two-time Olympic cross-country skier George Grey hits the start line for Saturday’s 50-kilometre skate-ski race at the Haywood Ski Nationals, it will be his final competitive trip around thefamed Canmore Nordic Centre. After racing on the World Cup for nearly a decade against the top athletes on the globe, and competing in the Torino and Vancouver Olympics along with five World Championships, the 31-year-old Grey, of Rossland, B.C., has decided to retire. “For...
The Maine Winter Sports Center is seeking Athletes for the 2011-12 season. The MWSC runs year round training and racing support for athletes looking for a committed and professional program to help them reach their athletic goals. Space is limited so provide as much detail as you can. Please read and complete the application and submit it to Seth Hubbard (will@mainewsc.org) by April 1st, Decisions will be made by April 15th. Have a great end...
The USSA SuperTour event scheduled for March 18th, 2011 at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort has been canceled. Statement from the organizer: “Regrettably Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is canceling the Nordic SuperTour Sprint which was to be held on March 18, 2011. The registration numbers did not meet the minimum requirements to execute the race. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused interested participants and teams. We appreciate all support for our events and hope to put on...
Sovereign Lake’s annual loppet became an international competition as Petr Pavol of the Czech Republic finished in first place. Renowned competitors such as Olympians Leslie Hall and Laura McCabe who had participated in the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup hadn’t had their fill of racing yet and stayed on to race the 30km freestyle loppet. “He was looking forward to take part in this race as a finish or culmination of his results from the...
March 6, Gorham, New Hampshire– Advertised “North America’s Toughest 10 k”, the annual Ski ToThe Clouds race had a record turnout of participants despite the drizzling rain. 66 racers toed the line to ski to and up part of the Mt. Washington Auto Road for bragging rights and $1400 in cash purse for the winners. In the spirit of a true freestyle event, skiers are encouraged to use any ski discipline to ascend 700 meters...
March 5, Rangeley, Maine- On the morning of the 13th Annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, dry snowfall around a quarter of an inch, adding an element of difficulty to what is an already challenging race. About 100 freestyle and classic skiers had to change their waxing in order to adjust for the colder and dry snow conditions forecasted. Racers had the option of doing one or two laps of...
Telemark’s rebirth as a destination resort for outdoor enthusiasts will be managed by Telemark Partners, LLC. Ric Ahern and Steve Kaufman, the principals at Telemark Partners, reported that, “Putting this deal together has been a marathon much like the world famous American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race which calls Telemark home. The negotiations have had their ups and downs and seemed to be never ending. Now we have reached the finish line in the acquisition and...
It was a day of clouds, blowing snow and dropping temperature, it was a day of national pride. In a day of relay competitions one country has to come out on top and today, once again, that was Russia. Russia finished the day with 14 medals, the United States 12, Canada nine, Germany four, Italy two and France with one. The relays often will provide the most exciting races and finishes and today was no...
Once again Canadians showed up in mass at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup for the short course day of competition. The Canadian contingent sent 405 skiers to the start line throughout the day and finished with a total of 26 medals – five gold, nine silver and 12 bronze. Canadian Nancy Burden led all female racers, 45-49 years in the 10 kilometre freestyle event with a time of 0:29:34. British Columbian Pat Pearce (F55-59)...
Saturday, February 26, 2011: Ripton, VT – Under snow-covered trees amidst skiers, parents, and volunteers of all ages in woodland creature-themed attire, athletes aged 5 to 13 descended upon Rikert Ski Touring Center in Ripton, Vermont today for the annual Bill Koch Cross-Country Ski Festival. The annual event brings youth skiers in New England a weekend of championship races as well as non-competitive open activities for families and festival-goers. With the close of the opening day’s...
The long distance ski championships across Europe, Ski Classics, moves this weekend to Sweden and Vasaloppet where the third stage of the series will be held. Ski Classics consist of the six most prestigious cross country events in the world. Vasaloppet is the longest with its 90km course in classic technique running through the beautiful forests of Dalarna in Sweden. The leader of Ski Classics Champion race Oskar Svärd, Team Exspirit, will try to defend his...
We need your help. I’m coming to you as an unofficial representative of the recently torn apart College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Nordic Ski Team. As of Thursday, March 3, 2011, the team was cut by the administration for stated “budget issues” and to “strengthen the other programs”. During the meeting, we were told by the four administrators present that the program was being cut. There was no option for discussion or debate. In...
Biathlon Alberta is pleased to announce the establishment of the Biathlon Training Centre (BTC) to be located in Canmore, Alberta. The Biathlon Training Centre will commence operations May 1, 2011. The initial plan is to have 10 to 20 athletes between the ages of 18 and 23 years, supported by one to two biathlon coaches. The goal of the Biathlon Training Centre will be to provide affordable year‐round training to committed Biathletes who fit the...
We need your help. I’m coming to you as an unofficial representative of the recently torn apart College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Nordic Ski Team. As of 3/3/2011, the team was cut by the administration for stated “budget issues” and to “strengthen the other programs”. During the meeting, we were told by the four administrators present that the program was being cut. There was no option for discussion or debate. In fact, our long-term...
OSLO, Norway (Mar. 1) – The residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Norway took on a festive atmosphere this week as the U.S. Nordic World Championship Team was hosted by Ambassador Barry White to a reception during the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. The historic Villa Otium played host to over 50 athletes, coaches and parents in Norway for the World Championships at Holmenkollen. “It’s a real honor to have the U.S....
http://www.xcoregon.org. Based on current budget projections and likely retirements by several top athletes, XC Oregon anticipates having the financial resources to support 2-4 new “funded” level athletes interested in racing full 2011/12 regional/national/international schedules. XC Oregon also continues to welcome an unlimited number of “associate” athletes to apply at any time with less stringent racing qualifications and expectations than the funded level. Per the program’s tradition, XC Oregon does not charge fees to any roster athlete...
OSLO, Norway – Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) led U.S. women’s ski jumpers in a thick as pea soup fog that proved unnerving for many as the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo hit day two with the women’s jumping event. Gusty winds engaged the athletes in a battle of wills against Mother Nature. Jerome was 14th. Defending World Champion Lindsey Van (Park City, UT), who had been strong in training, jumped short in...
