Tribute to Legendary Marty Hall

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 […]

American Birkebeiner Completes Successful 51st Annual Race in Downtown Hayward

(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 […]

20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival Comes to Sun Valley, Idaho on March 7

(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 […]

Methow Valley Seeks New Executive Director to Share the Magic of Nordic Skiing

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 […]

Ariens Nordic Center Awarded Bid for 2025 World Snowshoe, US, and Open Championships

(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 […]