February 26, 2023 – 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 […]
February 23, 2023 – 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 […]
February 23, 2023 – 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 […]
February 20, 2023 – (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 […]
February 16, 2023 – (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 […]
February 7, 2023 – (Gatineau, Que.) The 45th edition of the Gatineau Loppet, Canada’s largest international cross-country skiing event, will be held from February 17 to 19, 2023 (Quebec). It is a major anniversary that will be celebrated in the heart of Gatineau Park and in which all cross-country ski enthusiasts are invited to participate. […]
December 26, 2022 – (Jackson, WY) Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance, a partnership of over 50 local organizations and supporters, is launching new grooming trail maps showing the latest status of freshly groomed trails on JHNordic.com in a new partnership with Nordic Pulse. Nordic skiers and winter trail users can find the latest grooming status directly […]
December 20, 2022 – We have important news to share with you, Stokely Creek Lodge is in the process of welcoming new owners, the third in its 44-year history. Gaylen and I of course have mixed feelings about selling. We love Stokely and have loved our time as its stewards. But we are also thrilled […]
December 17, 2022 – Ski Patrollers Hope, James and Ashleigh celebrate the first inch as measured by the official snow stake… it’s been a long time coming this season. The Snow Stake is Back in Business. While we can’t predict the snowfall, we are ready to start grooming at midnight tonight. By starting early we […]
December 14, 2022 – This winter we’re putting new meaning into “cross-country” skiing, by challenging participants to cross the country in a new, collaborative event: Ski Across America. Proceeds from the event support CXC’s Nordic Rocks youth grass-roots program. During Ski Across America, participants will choose a distance goal to cross the country on one […]
