June 17, 2024 – (Hayward, WI) Ben Popp replaces Juha Viljamaa from Lahti, Finland, who has been the representing face of the Worldloppet organization and the global cross-country skiing community for the past eight years. During the 2016 Annual Summit in Lahti, Viljamaa was elected as President of the Worldloppet International Ski Federation and served […]
June 6, 2024 – (Park City, Utah) Check out this great recap of the Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s (CCSAA) annual conference in Park City, Utah, April 8-10 by Jonathan Wiesel, Nordic Group International for SAM Magazine. Hosted by White Pine Nordic, located 5 minutes from the meeting HQ at Doubletree Park City hotel, the […]
May 27, 2024 – Join this lively discussion at 2pm EST, June 13, on evolving trends in cross-country skiing within the broader outdoor market with insights from the latest Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) data. Uncover how participation in this timeless winter sport is shaping up, influenced by demographic shifts, technological advancements, and a growing appreciation […]
May 24, 2024 – (Minneapolis, MN) Emma Stertz, Dolcie Tanguay, Connor Roberts, and David Ronnevik, will join Team Birkie’s Regional Team. The Regional Team is an opportunity for athletes to continue their development of high level ski racing, as post-graduate high school and post-graduate collegiate skiers. “It’s exciting to have a strong group of experienced […]
May 21, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for an unforgettable cross-country skiing experience! Join us on January 25th for the Birkie Tour & Night Race. Take a supported tour of the trails during the day and come back to race them at night with your headlamp! Whether you’re […]
May 20, 2024 – This past winter, skiers all across the northeast participated in NENSA’s fourth annual virtual XC Ski Bingo game completing activities ranging from creating obstacle courses to gliding contests to trying another winter sport. Participants could get Bingo by completing a row or column of activities and this year we also offered […]
May 12, 2024 – (Ketchum, ID) Galena Lodge Opening Day for the summer season is Friday, June 7th. We will be open every day from 9 – 5 with lunch served from 11 – 3:30. No reservations needed – we have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Check online to sign up for our Thursday […]
May 8, 2024 – (Midway, Utah) Ariens Nordic Center, the newest U.S. Biathlon National Training Center located in Brillion, Wisconsin, will host the first-ever U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals and North American Masters Championships February 14-16, 2025. This event has been created in collaboration with Biathlon Canada to bring together the largest population of Masters athletes […]
April 28, 2024 – Inter-Mtn. Enterprises Inc. has been named the official wholesaler for North America of Mr. Snow’s textile ski slope. The patented product is an artificial snow surface that offers Wintersports Guaranteed to alpine, tubing, and Nordic facilities throughout the year. “MR.SNOW® is proud to enter the American Market,” said John Erkelens, Sales […]
April 26, 2024 – Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) is one of the premier junior ski clubs in the country. SSCV’s Cross Country Program is in the Rocky Mountain Division and competes at regional and national level annually. The surrounding valley and communities provide a fantastic environment for training, outdoor recreation, and excellent alpine […]
