(Courtenay, BC) The Vancouver Island Loppet is back and once again features the fabulous scenery on the trails at the Mount Washington Nordic Centre near Courtenay, B.C., a ski destination with unique attractions that include deep snowpacks, ocean views and old-growth forest in picturesque Strathcona Park. Featured distances include the Cookie Loppet, a 5km youth […]
The Sleeping Giant Loppet is a mass participation ski festival that offers fun for the whole family and challenges competitive athletes. The Loppet takes place in the beautiful wilderness setting of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. It features multiple events with distances for skiers of all levels and abilities. Our 8km Mini-Loppet is perfect for families, […]
(Biwabik, MN) The 38th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cup Race will be held March 4, 2023 at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort™ in Biwabik. Giants Ridge has a world class reputation for its race trails and snow grooming. The Ridge has held the World Cup, Olympic Trials, National Collegiate Finals and U. S. National Championships. […]
CCSAA announces early details of the in-person Annual Conference scheduled for April 3-5, 2023 in West Yellowstone, MT. The Annual Conference is an incredible opportunity to spend time with other owners, operators and suppliers from around North America and enjoy skiing, education sessions, grooming demos and social events. Networking is the key to the CCSAA […]
The Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon had a very successful first year with over 500 registrants for its debut. So it’s coming back for an exciting second year including two techniques, over two days, with a choice of two distances running between two world-class cross-country ski venues. Like last year there will be lots of snow to greet the skiers for […]
The “Birkie” is North America’s largest cross-country ski-marathon. Skiers make their way from the American Birkebeiner Trailhead near Cable, WI, on the legendary Birkie Trail, ski across frozen Lake Hayward, ski up and over the American Birkebeiner International Bridge, and on to the finish line on Hayward’s snow-covered Main Street. The Greatest Show on Snow! […]
It all began in 1973, when 35 determined skiers gathered on the starting line for the American Birkebeiner. Little did they know…they were about to change everything. Today, the Birkie provides year-round, healthy, active lifestyle events for thousands of adventurous spirits of all ages and abilities. Overview of Events During Birkie Week Wednesday, February 22, 2023Birkie […]
About one month to go until the 48th Great Labrador Loppet hosted by Menihek Nordic Ski Club, which takes place on March 25th, 2023. The Loppet is about having fun with friends and family while sharing in the excitement of being part of a Labrador West tradition. Registration is now active with more Loppet details […]
(Gatineau, Que.) What a success! From February 17 to 19, 2023, close to 2,300 athletes of all levels took part in the largest international cross-country skiing event in Canada. Representing 18 countries, they greatly celebrated the 45th edition of the Gatineau Loppet by making the sublime trails of Gatineau Park their favourite playground throughout the […]
(Gatineau, Que.) For its 45th edition, the Gatineau Loppet, Canada’s largest cross-country ski gathering, is offering three days of friendly and competitive races on the sumptuous trails of Gatineau Park, Quebec. From February 17 to 19, 2023, cross-country ski enthusiasts from around the world will meet on the trails and in the après-ski to share […]
