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Lake Placid Set to Host World Cup Finals with Full Festival Lineup March 19–22

FasterSkierMarch 16, 2026

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...

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FasterSkier’s 12 Days of FBD Christmas: Day 2

Jon "Fast Big Dog" SchaferDecember 8, 2017

his SuperTour win last Sunday and I told him that it was nice to see a good guy win. His response was excellent too, as he asked me, “Thanks FBD, but honestly, are there any guys out here who aren’t good guys that you wouldn’t want to see win?” This is such a good point and it goes to show you that even at the highest level in the sport, those fighting tool and nail...

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FasterSkier’s 12 Days of FBD Christmas: Day 10

Jon "Fast Big Dog" SchaferDecember 19, 2016

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Nordic Skiers Headed to NYC for Premiere International Stroll-a-thon

FasterSkierApril 1, 2016

A number of nordic skiers, including Marit Bjørgen and Kikkan Randall, will face off in New York City this spring for the city's premiere Stroll-a-thon, an event designed for racers sporting strollers and covers the same 26.2-mile course as the NYC running marathon.

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Living the Dream: Ultimate Puffies Gear Review

FasterSkierJanuary 27, 2016

For the second installment of the "Living the Dream: The Gear Review You'll Actually Enjoy Reading", columnist and reviewer FBD takes us through an assortment of puffies: the big-boy, hard-hitting and weather-withstanding ultimate puffies, and even a bonus snorkel jacket.

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Living the Dream: The Gear Review You’ll Actually Enjoy Reading (First, Lifestyle Puffies)

FasterSkierDecember 23, 2015

Welcome to FasterSkier's newest series, “Living The Dream”, in which the brutally honest Fast Big Dog will be offering up advice, recommendations, observations, and reviews on gear, training, travel, and “other stuff TBD”. First up: puffy jackets -- who doesn't like a good puffy coat?

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2015 FasterSkier Holiday Gift Guide: Over $200

Alex KochonDecember 17, 2015

At long last, for the big items on your list (or what could be), $200-and-up gift ideas. And with that the Holiday Gift Guide is complete. Happy Holidays!

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2015 FasterSkier Holiday Gift Guide: $25-75 (Updated)

Alex KochonDecember 16, 2015

Willing to spend a little more than $25 but less than $80? Check out these extra-thoughtful and wicked-cool gift ideas.

U.S. Ski Team Unveils New L.L.Bean and CRAFT Uniforms

CraftOctober 20, 2015

(L.L.Bean, a leading outdoor equipment and apparel designer and merchant, and www.llbean.com, Facebook, Twitter, www.craftsports.us, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. HELP THE TEAM  The U.S. Ski Team relies solely on the support of the American public. Click here to support the team.

L.L.Bean and CRAFT Sportswear Official Suppliers of the U.S. Ski Team

L.L. BeanMarch 31, 2015

L.L.Bean and CRAFT to design and develop new technical and active outerwear for the U.S. Cross Country and Nordic Combined Ski Teams FREEPORT, ME. and BEVERLY, MA (March 31, 2015) — CRAFT Sportswear North America, renowned for its cutting edge technology in world class competition and training wear, today announced a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team. As official supplier to the U.S. Ski Team, L.L.Bean will...

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L.L. Bean Donates $1 Million to MWSC For Healthy Hometowns Program

Audrey ManganApril 18, 2012

On Tuesday morning at its headquarters in Freeport, Maine, L.L. Bean presented Maine Winter Sports Center with a $1 million commitment to its Healthy Hometowns program. The gift is part of the outdoor company’s 100th anniversary celebration, which also included a $1 million grant to the National Parks Foundation and $500,000 that has already gone towards the creation of new athletic fields in Freeport. The goal of all three gifts is to make enjoyment of...

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NENSA Volunteer Named “Outdoor Hero”

Maddy WendtJune 17, 2010

Mary Anne Levins of Rutland, Vermont has been awarded the 2010 L.L. Bean Outdoor Hero award for her phenomenal dedication and devotion to youth Nordic skiing in New England. Created in 2007, the award was established by L.L.Bean to recognize individuals working towards the preservation and promotion of outdoor recreation. Each year, a committee selects six recipients from a pool of submissions. “Out of this year’s many nominations, one name rose to the top of...