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Applications now open for elite U.S. skiers — 2022 U.S. Biathlon Team Talent ID Program LAKE PLACID, NY

FasterSkierMarch 22, 2022
Overview The U.S. Biathlon Team invites current and/or recently graduated collegiate cross country skiers to apply to its Talent ID program. The program is designed for current cross-country skiing talents who are interested in continuing their athletic ski racing careers professionally after college, but need professional support and guidance in committing to their next step. This fully-supported, pre-professional summer training team based in Lake Placid, NY will prepare athletes to transition from their collegiate careers...
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Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Seeks Development Team Coach

FasterSkierMarch 22, 2022
2022-2023 Development Team Coach Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association; Mammoth Lakes, CA Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association is a non-profit organization based in Mammoth Lakes, California. The club has been growing rapidly and is in need of a Development Coach to further develop the program. The position is from June to April, with additional employment opportunities at Tamarack Cross-Country Ski available. The Eastern Sierra and Mammoth offers a long ski season, high quality dryland training,...
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Diggins and Drolet Top 5/10 k Skate Podium to Kick Off Combined Championships in Whistler

Ella HallMarch 21, 2022
Sunday kicked off a week of racing at the combined Canadian Cross-Country National Championship and U.S. Super Tour Finals event held in Whistler, British Columbia. Hosted by the Black Tusk Nordic Events Society (BTNES) on the Whistler Olympic Park courses, this event also offers junior and U23 skiers a preview of the courses for next year’s Junior and U23 World Championships. With Paranordic, Nordic Combined, and both junior and senior cross-country events, it looks to...
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Skiing and Cricket: Which Is More Popular?

FasterSkierMarch 20, 2022
As more Indians continue to show interest in skiing, there are talks about whether skiing can overcome cricket in India. Can Skiing Ever Overcome Cricket in Popularity? India has good grounds for skiing, but the sport is still unfamiliar to most of its citizens. This lack of popularity can be because of the high costs of equipment, travel, or unavailability of good infrastructure. Nevertheless, skiing is popular in several places across all Himalayan states, including...
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Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Seeks Director of Facilities, Grooming and Trails

FasterSkierMarch 15, 2022
    Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Position: Director of Facilities, Grooming and Trails Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Compensation: Salary of $60,000-$75,000 per year, with possibility of housing   Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is a year-round mountain hub providing outstanding Nordic skiing, biathlon, mountain biking, hiking and outdoor education. It offers world-class sports training and access to the rejuvenating power of nature for all ages, abilities, identities, and backgrounds. Crosscut has two spectacular locations, with...
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The 2022 FIS Junior World Ski Championships kick off in Lygna, NOR with 15/30 k skate

Ella HallFebruary 23, 2022
The 2022 FIS Junior/U23 World Ski Championships trip has been made possible through support from the National Nordic Foundation (NNF), which has identified this invaluable opportunity for developing athletes as one of its “Pillar Projects”. You can support the NNF and the next generations of America’s top skiers by making a donation here.    LYGNA, NOR — Originally scheduled to take place in Zakopane, Poland but moved to Lygna, Norway, the 2022 FIS Junior World Ski Championships...
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Norway Pulls off a Historic Team Sprint Gold Repeat; Canadians in 5th and Americans in 9th for Strong Team Debut

Ben TheyerlFebruary 16, 2022
This World Cup coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and the A Hall Mark of Excellence Award.  To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage please contact info@fasterskier.com.   The team sprint: it’s the youngest event on the Olympic program, having been contested only since the 2006 Torino Games. The event has since become a marquee event...
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Athletes weigh in on NY Times statement that Diggins looks like a “sprite” relative to her competition 

Rachel PerkinsFebruary 11, 2022
On February 8th, cross country skiing made the New York Times headlines as Jessie Diggins collected an historic bronze medal in the 1.5-kilometer freestyle sprint. No American woman had ever won an individual medal in cross country skiing, and no American cross country skier of either gender had won multiple Olympic medals. Diggins had earned gold in 2018 racing the freestyle team sprint with partner, and current NBC analyst, Kikkan Randall.  Normally, attention given to...
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Fischer Speedmax on Full Display

FischerFebruary 6, 2022
First, and perhaps most exciting, the Speedmax Helium was introduced to the line. The new Speedmax Helium Skate Plus offers maximum performance at a revolutionary weight of only 950g thanks to new bidirectional Air Core, Helium Shield and World Cup Tip. Cold Base Bonding provides improved wax absorption and the liquid waxable sidewall made of base material offers optimal gliding properties through reduced friction. The world class performance of the Speedmax Skate Boot starts with a...
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Why Davos is a Top European Cross-Country Ski Destination

FasterSkierFebruary 2, 2022
Cross-country skiers heading to Europe are spoilt for choice. The continent is packed with top-class destinations for all sorts of snow-related sports. For Nordic skiing, you might naturally assume that Norway should be top of your list but that all depends on want you want from your holiday. If your priority is having access to the maximum number of kilometers possible, then Norway ticks that box. The resort of Geilo alone has around 550km of...
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Top 5 Cross-Country Skiing Spots in Minnesota

FasterSkierFebruary 1, 2022
Cross-country skiing is quite close to classic skiing. In the latter, one moves around the designated territory without extra technical help like ski lifts. So, when you need to go up the hill, you can use only the equipment you have. The essential gear and clothing include jacket (an insulated one is better, especially if it’s close to 0 °C); sweatshirt or warm sweater (depending on the weather) – several layers of clothes are preferable...
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Top Ski Resorts in Europe that Won’t Leave You Indifferent

FasterSkierJanuary 21, 2022
With so many skiing resorts on offer, choosing the best one may be a real challenge, but not with this in-depth guide.  Europe’s Best 5 Ski Resorts for Cross-Country Skiing that Are Totally Worth Visiting Europe boasts the best ski resorts in the world (at least this is what Europeans say). Whether you prefer sprawling ski areas with ground-breaking lifts or cozy and small resorts to spend time with kids, you will definitely find something...
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2022 Top 10 Cross-Country Ski Resorts in North America

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2022
For true skiing connoisseurs, cross-country skiing is where it is at. Downhill skiing might be a little more glamorous, more flashy, and make for the best GoPro videos, but nothing can beat the glorious joy and aerobic challenge of cross-country skiing. A far cry from the gravity-assisted ease of downhill skiing, your first attempt at strapping on cross-country skis might leave you baffled at the physics-defying skills required. But with a little perseverance (and a...
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Norris and Brennan Lead a Strong Showing for APU with Wins at the SuperTour 15k Mass Start Classic

FasterSkierJanuary 17, 2022
By Rachel Bachman Perkins and Ella Hall The 2022 Sun Valley Nordic Invitational continued Sunday with 10/15-kilometer mass start classic races, featuring SuperTour, RMISA collegiate, and Intermountain junior national qualifier divisions. With overnight temperatures in the low teens which rose to roughly 20 degrees Fahrenheit by start time, tracks looked ideal for kicking and gliding on the meticulously groomed trails at the Lake Creek Ski Center in Ketchum, ID.  Today’s races featured four laps each,...
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Crevasse Rescue for Skiers

FasterSkierJanuary 2, 2022
Take Preventative Action, Use Safe Glacier Travel Techniques When glacier skiing, carry rescue equipment and know-how to use it. Building a z-pulley or rope rescue system to get someone out of a crevasse takes skill and practice. Mountaineers routinely rope up to travel on a glacier. If appropriate glacier travel techniques are used, a deep crevasse fall can normally be prevented. However, in winter and spring, skiers access glaciated slopes for skiing, typically roping up...
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4 Things to Do Other than Skiing When You Go on a Skiing Vacation to Michigan

FasterSkierDecember 27, 2021
The state of Michigan is one of the unsung gems of global skiing. Famed more for its lakes and valleys than for its peaks, the Wolverine State has a lot to offer anyone with a pair of skis. Not only does it boast the highest vertical drop in the US Midwest, but it also has highly boast-worthy downhill trails by the names of Kingdom Come, Voodoo Mountain, and Sidewinder. As detailed in the comprehensive guide...
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Cross-Country Ski Trip for College Students

FasterSkierNovember 28, 2021
Cross-country skiing is considered one of the top Nordic sports. In a nutshell, it is very similar to regular skiing, which involves navigating through mountainous terrain covered in snow and surrounded by stunning views. The only difference is that cross-country skiing implies relying solely on your own body’s strength instead of using the force of the gravity created when you are going downhill. This distinctive feature makes cross-country skiing an excellent form of physical fitness...
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Visit Canmore: Some Off-the-Ski-Trail Suggestions

Ella HallNovember 16, 2021
For those who have yet to experience the beauty of Canmore, Alberta, a Google search for photos of the town alone should provide sufficient motivation to put it on your travel bucket list. A dramatic skyline of rugged and imposing peaks provide a backdrop to main street, the Nordic Centre, and pretty much anywhere else you could visit in the Kananaskis Valley. Smaller than its perhaps better-known neighbor, Banff, the streets of Canmore are lined...
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The Concept2 SkiErg Sprints Have Begun

Concept2November 12, 2021
Join the SkiErg World Sprints! You can do this 1000m race solo on your home SkiErg, with your friends, at your club or at an in-person event near you. Wherever you do it, it makes a great training goal, a good chance to discover your personal best, and a chance to see where you stand up against others around the world! This year’s edition of the SkiErg World Sprints takes place November 11–14, 2021. You can...
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The Best Alpine Skiing Locations In Canada

FasterSkierNovember 11, 2021
Canadian ski resorts don’t get much notice apart from Whistler Blackcomb yet there are several top resorts that would seem like a skiers’ paradise. Blackcomb, which is the first venue on this list, is known as one of the best in the world as it is the largest ski resort in all of North America. This hardly means it’s all Canada has to offer, however. The 2020/21 ski season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic...

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