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Sunday Rundown: Gatineau, Hakuba & Planica

FasterSkierFebruary 4, 2018

NorAm Eastern Canadian Championships (Gatineau, Quebec): 10/15 k classic pursuits Rosie Frankowski defended her lead and tallied her won Saturday’s large hill/10 k competition, took the final spot on the podium after a photo finish with the Czech Republic’s Tomas Portyk. They finished 11.1 and 11.2 seconds behind Schmid in third and fourth, respectively. American Adam Loomis achieved his best individual result in three years, placing 24th (+3:03.4), after jumping to 30th and starting 3:20...

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Largest Canadian, ‘Olympic style’ X-C Ski Race returns to Ottawa-Gatineau

FasterSkierJanuary 28, 2018

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Eric Packer: From Incremental Gains to World Cup Starts

Gavin KentchNovember 30, 2016

Alaska Pacific University skier Eric Packer, the 2015/2016 SuperTour leader currently spending World Cup Period 1 in Europe, opens up about the training that got him there, as well as his career highlight to date. Plus the Birkie, breakfast, and beards.

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November Skiing in Canada: Where The (Skiable) White Stuff Is

Gerry FursethNovember 29, 2016

As promised, the Canadian version of “Where the (Skiable) White Stuff Is” (a.k.a. November skiing) is here, minus the bit about classic sprint in Canmore, Alberta, and ending in click here). If your favourite early season spot isn’t featured, you are in good company. Let us know in the comments below. And if you are visiting Canada, remember that the U.S. dollar is worth $1.35 up here. *** CAMPS XC SuperCamp Where: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre and...

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First Report: Hamilton, Diggins Make History as First U.S. Male and Female to Podium on Same Day

BrainspiralMarch 1, 2016

The U.S. Ski Team rocked the first stage of the Ski Tour Canada with back-to-back podiums, starting with Jessie Diggins in third in the women's freestyle sprint, followed by Simi Hamilton in third as well in the men's sprint.

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Good Morning Gatineau: Ski Tour Canada Starts Today

BrainspiralMarch 1, 2016

FasterSkier has several boots on the ground in Gatineau, and over the last couple days, we gained a sense about the conditions and chatted with a few athletes before the Ski Tour Canada opens Tuesday with 1.7 k freestyle sprints. Snow reports, photos, quotes, and an added bonus: the U.S. Ski Team's latest music video.

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Ski Tour Canada 2016 Unveils Official Dates, Website

BrainspiralJune 18, 2015

Starting with a freestyle sprint in Gatineau, Quebec and concluding with 10 and 15 k classic pursuits in Canmore, Alberta the eight-stage Ski Tour Canada 2016 will take place over the course of the first 12 days of March.

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NorAm Canadian Eastern Championships Return to Nakkertok in Gatineau/Cantley from Jan. 30-Feb. 1

BrainspiralJanuary 28, 2015

(Press release) The 2015 Haywood NorAm Canadian Eastern Championships and Buff Sprints is a prestigious cross-country skiing event which takes place on January 30, 31 and February 1, 2015, at the Nakkertok South Nordic Centre in Gatineau/Cantley, Quebec. “The Easterns,” as the competition is known, is sanctioned by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and is part of the Haywood NorAm Race Series. The Easterns permits Canadian cross-country skiers, both experienced and novice (seniors and juniors, men...

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Ambitious Tour du Canada Scheduled for 2016

Lander KarathJune 11, 2014

Canada will be hosting a season-end World Cup tour in 2016. An exciting development for North American skiing, the proposal cleared yet another hurdle at the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) 2014 Congress in Barcelona, Spain after receiving a set program.

35th Gatineau Loppet Coming in February

Gatineau LoppetNovember 29, 2012

Winter is upon us and we are extremely pleased to announce that the first snowflakes have already fallen on Gatineau. Therefore, it is the the perfect time to prepare for the biggest cross-country event in Canada: the GATINEAU LOPPET.

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Fast and Female Meets Road Biking in Gatineau

Alex KochonApril 23, 2012

Fast and Female Partners with Canadian Cycling Association, Fédération Québécoise des Sports Cyclistes & Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau to Inspire Girls on Bikes CLICK HERE TO REGISTER GATINEAU, QC (April 20, 2012) — Fast and Female is branching out to run the first-ever road cycling event on May 20, 2012. In exactly one month, girls ages 9-19 who are interested in road racing and cycling in general will join Fast and Female ambassadors for a...