Reprint from the NYTimes A young Austrian apprentice wagon maker, Josef Fischer, decided to strike out on his own in 1924 in the trade of “wagon making and the manufacture of wooden products.” He started off with toboggans and then, Read more…
Reprint from Runner’s World Doug Lanksy considered himself a runner since just about forever. But when he moved to Norway 18 years ago, then on to Sweden, it was practically a residency requirement that he switch to cross-country skiing for Read more…
With winter just around the corner, Bethel Village Trails (BVT) is pleased to announce new programs and events for the 2018-19 cross-country ski season. BVT, a project of Mahoosuc Pathways, provides trails year-round for biking, walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Read more…
U.S. Ski & Snowboard continues its content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) to provide a live streaming of all Super Tour events this season, beginning with this weekend’s opener in West Yellowstone, Montana. Races take place Dec. Read more…
Few activities can compare to cross-country skiing for the opportunity to experience a quieter, more serene side of winter (with a killer cardio workout to boot). While many alpine ski areas also offer Nordic trails, some of the best cross-country Read more…
The winter season has started early in New England. Is the 2018 Northeast Winter Weather Summit is on your radar. This 2-day event, December 2-3 at Stratton Mountain, is a unique opportunity for meteorologists, resort associates, varied ski industry businesses, journalists Read more…
Fischer Skis is proud to announce the Fischer Grants program, an ongoing grant program aimed at promoting access and engagement to skiing in the United States. With a first-year commitment of $20,000 in support for ski programs, the Fischer Grants Read more…
The CCSAA Cross Country Skiing Directory has been published and is available for download. this is a great resource and lists all member ski areas in North America Download Directory Here
By Lettie Stratton Photo by phillip belena / Unsplash Nordic or cross-country skiing is one of the most fun activities you can do during winter. There’s nothing quite like gliding through the white powdery stuff as you propel yourself forward, Read more…
Andy Newell,4x Olympian and professional skier,now brings his experiences from international racing to the world of coaching, consulting, and online training materials. Newell (34) has raced at the highest level since 2004 starting well over 200 World Cup races and Read more…