The Canadian Ski Marathon, the ultimate winter pilgrimage, is North America’s longest and oldest Nordic ski tour, held annually in the Outaouais region, centered near Montebello, Qc. Whether you’re a seasoned classic-style skier aiming to conquer all ten sections as a Coureur des Bois skier, a weekend warrior seeking a scenic adventure at your own […]
(Crested Butte, CO) The ever-popular Alley Loop in Crested Butte, CO, is not your typical Nordic Ski Marathon. It is both a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event and Crested Butte’s most outrageous costume party of the year! The course winds through snowy streets, alleyways, and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte. Once […]
Nearly 80 K groomed in the last two nights including 40+ last night alone. The snow surface is packed powder, with a softness on the trails groomed last night and a little more polished (not icy, just lacking the velvet of new grooming) on the previous night’s trails. Snow depths are good in most places, […]
We’re just around the corner from the 50th Annual TVC North American Vasa, February 14-15. If you’ve been waiting to sign up, this is the time to register and join the Vasa tradition! Final price hike: Saturday, January 31, at 11:59 PM. Registration closes: Wednesday, February 11, at 6:00 PM. Races include: 50K freestyle/classic (back […]
(Anchorage, Alaska) Make a costume, make a memory, make an impact: Alaska Ski for Women is celebrating 30 years this weekend with events on Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st. The Alaska Ski for Women is North America’s largest women’s cross-country ski event, with over 500 skiers coming together to ski the trails of […]
The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is sending 12 athletes to Lillehammer, Norway, for the 2026 Junior World Championships and 11 athletes to the U23 (Under-23) World Championships, March 2-8, 2026. The schedule will feature a skate sprint, 20k skate mass start, 10k classic interval start and 4x5k relay. Athletes named to the team […]
The Northern Trail is back! For 60 years, the Canadian Ski Marathon has been the ultimate winter pilgrimage. And in 2026, for our diamond anniversary, we’re returning to the incredible Northern Trail. Whether you’re chasing the full 160 km, carving out your own adventure, taking on the 12 km Taster, or choosing your own number […]
We’re thrilled to bring a loppet back to Stokely — a fun, family-friendly celebration of cross-country skiing and community at Stokely Creek Lodge on January 31. If you’re new to the term, a loppet is a welcoming ski event that’s all about participation, adventure, and enjoying the trails together. It’s less about racing and more […]
We did it! It’s official—the Prinoth Bison grooming machine is finally ours! While we were disappointed we didn’t receive the gaming grant, that didn’t stop us. After careful consideration and strong financial oversight, and—most importantly—the remarkable generosity of our members, donors and community partners, the Board decided to proceed with the purchase of the Bison. […]
Join us for the Nipika Panorama Loppet—a two-day Nordic skiing adventure in the heart of the Columbia Valley! Hosted by Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, this event offers classic and skate races for all ages and skill levels. Day one takes place at Nipika Mountain Resort, a four-season, pet-friendly eco-resort nestled in the Canadian Rockies, […]
