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Women Ski Coaches Association Announces GearUP Program (Application Open Now)

FasterSkierOctober 6, 2022

The women Ski Coaches Association is excited to announce our new GearUP program. This program is designed to help reduce barriers for women ski coaches by partnering women coaches with an equipment brand rep to outfit them with gear, provide brand specific knowledge, and create industry connections. Madshus, Fischer, Rossignol and Salomon will each work directly with two women coaches for the duration of the 2022-23racing season.* The eight coaches selected for this program will...

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Cross-Country Skiing Mulls a Long Term Future Without Russia (Part 3)

Pasha KahnJune 3, 2022

Click here to read part 1 and part 2 of this series, which takes a look at international news surrounding the Russian athlete ban through the spring. For how these bans have impacted a broader cross-section of the sporting world and analysis of the complex questions surrounding whether Russian athletes should be able to compete, check out this recent Sports Illustrated article by Michael Rosenberg. Historically, athlete bans meant to pressure a government have not...

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Rossignol Group Appoints New U.S. Alpine Race Manager (Press Release)

FasterSkierAugust 28, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rossignol Group appoints new U.S. Alpine Race Manager World Cup veteran Shawn Gaisford to bring a wealth of race experience to U.S. market Park City, UT – Aug 31, 2021 – Rossignol Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Gaisford as the new U.S. Alpine Race Manager, effective immediately. Gaisford will be responsible for working with Alpine Race coaches, athletes, and clubs across the country; overseeing the Group’s Junior...

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The Supply-Side of Skis During the Upcoming Season

Pasha KahnAugust 16, 2021

Will there be enough skis this season? That’s the question every ski shop and many consumers are asking. With demand predicted to remain high this winter, and some unique challenges faced by ski producers, ski scarcity may remain a reality. “I imagine if demand stays high we will see some significant shortages this season,” said Nathan Shultz, owner of Boulder Nordic Sport. The problem, from a supply-side, started with the pandemic. People thought that the...

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Rossignol Group a proud supporter of the Share Winter Foundation (Press Release)

FasterSkierMay 5, 2021

Rossignol Group a proud supporter of the Share Winter Foundation The partnership will further Share Winter’s mission to increase participation and diversity in snow sports Park City, UT – May 5, 2021 – Reinforcing the pillar of ‘Community’ within its broad-reaching Respect program, the Rossignol Group is proud to announce its support of the Share Winter Foundation. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Share Winter Foundation works with local and regional programs to help foster...

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A Boom for Bikes, Bullish on Cross-Country Skiing

Jason AlbertSeptember 23, 2020

When the country began shutting down in March, sporting good retailers initially shuddered. It appeared many if not all sectors of the economy would bottom out. “Everything was dicey in February and starting early March,” said Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) founder Nathan Schultz about the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. I was about to head off to Italy for the World Masters to wax there. Everybody in the Midwest was getting ready for the World...

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Marathon Fueling Tips with Alayna Sonnesyn

Rachel PerkinsFebruary 11, 2020

The countdown is on. Marathon season is underway and we are inside the final two weeks before the American Birkie. At this point, “the hay is in the barn” when it comes to training, but there is still time to dial in a nutrition plan to stay fueled and all the way from Cable to Hayward. For pro tips, FasterSkier reached out to last year’s Birkie winner, Alayna Sonnesyn (SMST2), for insight into the system...

Boulder Nordic Sport Season Kickoff Party and Biergarten at Snow Mountain Ranch

Boulder Nordic SportNovember 20, 2017

snowmountainranch.org/lodging. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join BNS to welcome the 2017-2018 ski season! *** About BNS: Boulder Nordic Sport brings World Cup Service to everyone with full-service ski shops in Boulder, CO; Bloomington, MN, Portland, ME and online at bouldernordic.com. BNS specializes in professional ski service using Tazzari stone-grinding equipment as well as sales and advanced fit of cross-country skis, equipment, and technical apparel. BNS imports Holmenkol and SkiGo wax lines and carries...

Fischer and Rossignol Join Forces to Develop TURNAMIC

FischerDecember 26, 2016

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USSA Membership Prizes Still Available

BrainspiralMarch 31, 2016

(Press release) PARK CITY, UT (March 28, 2016) – The USSA SuperTour and long distance races of the L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships at Craftsbury, VT closed out a very successful 2015-16 US. Ski and Snowboard Association cross country season. But even though the season is winding down, there¹s still time to support the successful athletes of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team by joining the USSA as a general member. For just $15 you...

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USSA Names Lazzaroni New Nordic Domestic Program Director

BrainspiralAugust 6, 2015

On Thursday, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced it named Robert Lazzaroni, a former Rossignol nordic division manager who most recently managed the Utah Olympic Park nordic programs, as its new nordic domestic program director.

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Rossignol Nordic Racing Signs Olympian Erik Bjornsen

RossignolJune 9, 2014

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Martin Fourcade Introduces His ‘Wall of Trophies’

RossignolNovember 7, 2013

On Nov. 4, at the Rossignol Headquarters in Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, France, defending IBU World Cup champion Martin Fourcade introduced his “wall of trophies” in the presence of many journalists and employees of the factory. The double overall World Cup winner and five time World Champion wished to display all his trophies in Rossignol’s factory, the brand of skis and ski boots he used since his childhood: “It was natural for me that my globes and my medals...

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Former One Way Manager, Lazzaroni Joins Park City Nordic Ski Club

BrainspiralApril 21, 2013

The Utah Olympic Park is excited to announce the hiring of Robert Lazzaroni as program manager of Park City Nordic Ski Club. Lazzaroni will oversee the organization's day-to-day operations and manage cross-country, Nordic combined and ski jumping coaching staff.

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Rossignol Announces New Nordic Racing Manager

Audrey ManganAugust 31, 2012

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Rossignol Seeks Nordic Racing Manager

FasterSkierMay 15, 2012

Position Summary: The Nordic Racing Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Nordic race department to achieve brand objectives within the race market. This will include developing and maintaining a strong presence in the race market at retail, with athletes and coaches. The racing manager will assist management with development and execution of the business strategy as objectives are achieved. Primary Responsibilities: Assist in the development of short and long term strategies for...

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A Series of Contract Extensions at Rossignol

FasterSkierApril 26, 2012

Rossignol Group is delighted to announce that its best athletes have extended their contracts up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014. Heading the list is Carl-Johan Bergman, double medalist at the Ruhpolding World Championships in 2012. Third in sprint and second in pursuit, the Swede has demonstrated his ability throughout the season, even wearing the yellow jersey of the World Cup leader in December. “The decision to continue with Rossignol was simple. To achieve...

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30% Off Brown Winter Sale & Weekend Festivities At Cyclova XC!

Frank LJanuary 19, 2012

There may not be snow in St. Croix Falls or the Metro area - but there is still plenty of skiing and racing to be had not far away! (Photo taken on 1-14-2012 on the Wolverine Trails in Ironwood, MI)This brown winter of 2011 - 2012 is starting to ...

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Skirack to Host U.S. Olympian Liz Stephen, Rossignol Nordic Event

Alex KochonOctober 29, 2011

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Rossignol & Skirack are hosting a custom gear-fitting event on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 pm, featuring special guest Liz Stephen, US Olympic Skier and Rossignol athlete. The event will allow local Nordic skiers the chance to meet one-on-one with professional boot fitters and factory representatives. Skiers of all ability levels will get customized guidance from Rossignol and Skirack fitters to make sure their skis and boots are ideal for...

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Rossignol’s New Nordic Manager Shakes Off Alpine Stamp

Alex KochonOctober 12, 2011

When Rossignol first hired Ryan Green back in 1998, the field sales associate felt he should hide his nordic ties a little bit – at least when dealing with alpine companies. A nordic rep as well, he had picked up the sport in college to stay fit during the cycling offseason. He developed his skill sets in both markets, and in 2006, delved further into downhill as product manager for Lange and Dynastar. “I’ve always...

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