(Canmore, AB) The Alberta World Cup Society (AWCS) is thrilled to announce that Canmore, Alberta, has been awarded the rights to host the Masters World Cup for Cross-Country Skiing in 2029. This highly anticipated event will bring passionate Masters athletes from around the globe to the heart of the Canadian Rockies, showcasing Canmore’s world-class facilities […]
Some exciting news about the Kelowna Nordic Grooming Machine fundraising campaign. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our member base and local organizations, we have reached 80% of our fundraising goal, and donations are still coming in. To help take us over the finish line, we’re launching a campaign to honour individuals and organizations who […]
With a deeply rooted background in sport leadership, Shawn Bullock will guide Nordiq Canada’s athletes and coaches toward the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as the organization’s newly appointed interim high-performance director. Bullock has served as a leading high-performance consultant to several winter and summer national sport organizations across the country. Most recently, he […]
The 50th Great Labrador Loppet took place on March 29th, it was a beautiful sunny day with -10’ C temperature and no wind. A total of 87 skiers came out to enjoy the day Nfld., Labrador West, HV/GB, BC, NB and Quebec. The course was excellent for skate and classic with good track all the […]
(Canmore, Alta.) Beckie Scott is back at the helm of Canadian cross-country skiing. After an extensive national search led by the hiring committee composed of Division leaders and sport partners, Nordiq Canada tapped one of Canada’s most influential Olympians and successful leaders in their community to build a financially stable system for the sport she […]
Legendary Marty Hall, 87, a New Hampshire native and a trailblazer and pioneer in cross-country skiing, passed away on February 25, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that impacted and helped shape the sport around the globe. It was back in the 1970s under the hard-driving, passionate leadership of Hall, that the U.S. Ski Team made […]
We are seeking a new Executive Director to share the magic of Nordic skiing in the Methow Valley. We serve over 300 youth, adults, and para-athletes through our cross-countryskiing, biathlon, and after school Ski Cubs programs. While we have supported several current and past Olympians, Paralympians, and National Team athletes in both cross-country skiing, para […]
Get ready to hit the trails because the 2025 Alaska Ski for Women is on February 1, come rain, shine, or even a snowstorm from Mother Nature! We might shuffle the course a bit to keep the fun rolling and everyone safe. Big shoutout to Kincaid Park’s snow-making magic—when Mother Nature plays coy, we’ve got […]
The North American Vasa Festival of Races is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. All races start and finish at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort and traverse the wonderful Vasa Pathway and Vasa Singletrack. The 49th annual North American Vasa is focused on safety and quality competition. The 2025 schedule […]
Alf’s Summit Trail and Masters Loop honor the contributions of Alfred (Alf) Parsons. Since becoming member of The Menihek Nordic Ski Club around 1980, Alf has demonstrated his skill as a competitive racer as well as playing an important role in the club’s operations. He has raced in Masters Ski events held locally, nationally and […]
