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Threshold’s Chad Salmela catches up with American skiing legend, Jessie Diggins, as she discusses her upbring in Minnesota, journey to success and how her “big stupid” paid off in Beijing. Listen to the podcast here.

The 6th Annual CXC Online Auction is in the final countdown! The auction is scheduled to close today at 8pm CDT.  We are super close to the goal! Thanks for your participation. Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) is grateful for the generous support of all participating merchants and bidders! U.S. Ski Team, Rudy Project, Madshus, Salomon, Pioneer Midwest, Rossignol, Swix, […]

Welcome to Best Nordic Ski Great Escapes, a new exciting quality travel resort guide, available across the USA and Canada – makes a great gift idea. This unique publication highlights fabulous and romantic cross-country ski getaways across the USA and Canada with great articles and superb photos covering trails, lodging, dining, events, amenities, attractions etc. […]

Enjoywinter, in commemoration of our new EnjoyWinter logo, is launching the EnjoyWinter XC Icon Sweepstakes. EnjoyWinter.com is America’s largest independent cross-country ski equipment distributor. We’re offering equipment totalling over $5,000 in value to fifteen lucky participants. EnjoyWinter XCICON Sweepstakes includes over $5,000 of Nordic Gear from Bliz Sunglasses, Start Wax, KinetiXx Gloves, 4Kaad Ski Poles, […]

(Silver Star, B.C.) Opening! We can’t wait to welcome you back to our cross-country and snowshoe trails this Saturday, November 12th from 8:30am – 3:30pm. With sunshine in the forecast all weekend, it’s the perfect time to come up and explore our winter wonderland! While you’re up here check out what’s open in-resort and stop […]

Now is the time to voice your choice! We’re asking readers to help us pick the 10Best. Our travel experts select the top 20 nominees in contests covering food, lodging, destinations, travel gear, things to do…the list goes on. Then it’s up to you to make the final decision by casting your vote. For a […]

Check out the Jackson XC Ski Swap on Nov. 5, from 9 am to 1 pm and season passes for next year are on sale now and make a big difference for JacksonXC. Jackson XC Ski Swap – Nov. 5, 9 am to 1 pm Time to check out your ski gear. What is missing? […]

(Callaway, MI) A major fire on Oct. 10 ripped through the main lodge at popular Maplelag Resort near Callaway, Minnesota, destroying the 54,000 square foot building reports Valley News Live. Fortunately no one was injured while the cause of the fire is yet “undetermined”. Fire crews were challenged given the resort’s location as the beloved […]

CCSAA will return to in-person conferences beginning with the Eastern Conference to be held at Pineland Farms in ME on November 9 & 10. We are excited to be getting our group back together and hope you can join us. We understand that historically COVID will be on the upswing during this time period and […]

This past spring, CCSAA partnered with the Indy Pass to offer a first in the industry North American pass product. The cross country Indy Pass is good for 2 visits at participating ski areas and the ski areas get paid for each visit, this is not a free trail pass.  CCSAA is looking for a few more […]