US Snowshoe National Championships Crown 5km Champions at Ariens Nordic Center

(Brillion, WI) The winners of the U.S. 5K Snowshoe Championships were crowned today at the Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion, WI. Defending champion, Eliot Soderholm (Paul Smiths), won the men’s race with a comfortable margin over Andrew Allen in second while Erik Barkhaus was close behind in third. The top woman was Jackie Hering, who […]

Welcoming the New Owners of Stokely Creek Lodge as a New Chapter Begins

Stokely Creek Lodge began as Chuck Peterson’s dream over 60 years ago, when he discovered the perfect place in the Algoma Highlands to build world-class Nordic ski trails. After his passing, the Byker family, long-time visitors who loved Stokely deeply, carried the legacy forward from 2007. Now, a new ownership group of five passionate outdoor […]

JacksonXC Receives 9″ of Snow and Announces Opening Day for XC Skiing is Dec. 4

Opening Day following 9″ of beautiful fluff snow on Day 1 of grooming. Trails were groomed last night as follows: Prospect: Small Machine with “Ginzu”/packed flat, no classic tracks. Boggy, Quail and Orchard. This is Round 2 of grooming, so today’s platform will have “set up” better than yesterday. Upper Village: access from Valley Cross […]

48th Gatineau Loppet 2026 Register Today Before Dec. 1 for Best Early Bird Rates

(Gatineau, Que.) Don’t miss your chance to register at the best rates for the 48th Gatineau Loppet Canada’s biggest cross-country ski event from February 13 to 15, 2026. Experience the Gatineau Loppet with the whole world! Confirm your place right now on the starting grid, among cross-country skiers from nearly 20 countries. The Gatineau Loppet […]