On the way home the van broke down and I am here in Yakima, WA waiting for it to get fixed - two tows and five hours so far and they're still tinkering with it (up to 8+ hours now and still waiting).

By Pete Vordenberg
Jun 4, 2009

A portion of the Pere Marquette State Rail-Trail, used by rollerskiers and approximately 5.4 miles in length, will be closed for asphalt surfacing during the months of June and July.

By DNR
Jun 4, 2009

Gogebic Community College is starting a new men’s and women’s Nordic Ski Team at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan for the 2009-2010 season. The Ironwood area boasts early season skiing and guaranteed snow.

By Will Andresen
Jun 3, 2009

Recovery from surgery has gone well for Kris - really without a hitch. However, it’s a long road back from a very invasive fasciectomy, and Kris is just starting to introduce some load-bearing exercise to his legs.

By Zach Caldwell
Jun 3, 2009

Last year's new competition format (one jump, followed by a 10km cross-country race) caused the number of competitions to be shown on TV to double.

By FIS
Jun 2, 2009

More pictures from the US Ski Team, currently skiiing, running, and play soccer out in Bend, Oregon.

By Pete Vordenberg
Jun 1, 2009

Smart Commute Week starts on Monday! We have 62 teams signed up in the Commuter Cup Challenge which is an all time record!

By Missy Luyk
May 31, 2009

FIS Cross-Country Race Director Jürg Capol just returned from the FIS Calendar Conference in Cavtat (CRO) and provided us a quick impression from the meetings from his point of view.

By FIS
May 30, 2009

The FIS SnowKidz are easily approachable super heroes who take care of children and youngsters anywhere in the snow, all around the world.

By FIS
May 29, 2009

The new FIS calendar includes 24 World Cup competitions (the Tour and the Final both count as one) in 11 different countries in North America and Europe.

By FIS
May 29, 2009

Here we will inform about the changes in the family life of the athletes and staff around the Cross-Country circus which have come to the attention of the FIS Cross-Country News.

By FIS
May 28, 2009

Conference recommends introducing a multi-stage World Championship on the basis of the Tour de Ski model in the years where no FIS Nordic World Ski Championships or Olympic Games are held.

By FIS
May 28, 2009