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 […]
(Hayward, WI) After last year’s 10km looped course at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable, WI and despite lower-than-average snow totals this year, accumulation two weekends prior to Birkie week provided just enough snow for a full race along the world-famous American Birkebeiner Trail and a finish on Main Street, Hayward. Birkie Week kicked off on […]
(Sun Valley, ID) The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival, Presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance, and hosted by the Nordic and Backcountry Skiers’ Alliance of Idaho will be coming to Sun Valley on Friday March 7th at the Liberty Theater. Backcountry Film Festival manifests the power of humans and their spirit. We screen cinematic stories of […]
Ski North Ultra is an ultra-distance 100K cross-country skiing classic-only event along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. The event has 22K, 46K and 100K options, following the Norpine, Cascade River State Park and Bally Creek trail systems near Lutsen, MN. If You Love XC Skiing and the North Shore This Race is […]
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 […]
Come and discover a much larger Nordic Ski Show, with over twenty exhibitors at this year’s Gatineau Loppet! This not-to-be-missed event for cross-country skiers is a unique opportunity to discover new products and technical innovations from the world’s leading brands, to try out demo equipment, and also to score some great bargains! A unique opportunity […]
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 […]
(Brillion, WI) The North Country Sports Council is excited to announce that Ariens Nordic Center has been awarded the bid to host the 2025 World Snowshoe Championships, US Snowshoe Championships and Open Championships from February 27–March 2, 2025. These prestigious events will showcase elite athletes and celebrate the spirit of community and outdoor recreation in […]
Come out on Saturday, January 18th from 10am – 4pm at Scotts Cobble Nordic Center to demo the latest Nordic ski equipment on 15+ kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, and sledding. Scotts Cobble Nordic Center was opened in 2022 with the goal of reacquainting local communities with the culture […]
New England Women’s XC Ski Day was started in 2002 by former Olympian Trina Hosmer of Stowe, VT. Trina was inspired by her “Sisters in Skiing” in Anchorage, Alaska, who started the Alaska Ski for Women in 1997. Like the Alaskans’ original event, Women’s XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women’s organization to benefit, and […]
