Cross Country Ski Racing News

Latest FIS racing from Norway

11/18/2012 - By Mike Muha

Norway's Petter Northug took first in Friday’s 15 k skate race in Beitostolen, Norway, finishing ahead of France's Maurice Manificat by 15 seconds. The race was a warm up for the first World Cup race scheduled for November 24-25 in Gällivare, Sweden.

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2012/13 Contest

11/14/2012 - By FIS

This is the first of four Fantasy Contests this season… up next is the FIS Marathon Cup contest, followed by the popular Tour de Ski contest, and finally fans can enjoy our Fiemme 2013 Nordic World Championships contest.

American Birkebeiner Opens 2013 Warrior-Inga Contest

11/5/2012 - By Susan Kendrick

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for three cross country skiers to depict the two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon, all in full costume, at this year's 40th annual American Birkebeiner ski race.

Ski Fest: The Unauthorized Video

10/24/2012 - By Mike Muha

No snow for a cross country ski race? Termperatures too warm for snow-making equipment? Get snow from your local Zamboni driver....

Great weather and fast conditions for Ski Fest

10/21/2012 - By Mike Muha

The first XC ski race of the winter in North America was held under beautiful sunny skies and a firm but compliant trail. Racers could be seen in shorts and t-shirts as they skied the Ski Fest course.

Ski Fest race course prep

10/20/2012 - By Eli Brown

Buklding the Ski Fest course.... Thanks to the volunteers and the Zamboni!

Randal leads 2013 Cross Country Team

10/18/2012 - By US Ski Team

FIS World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) leads a talented group of 13 athletes named to the 2013 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.

Registration CLOSED for Birkie and Korte

10/16/2012 - By Susan Kendrick

Registration for the 2013 Birkie and Korte races is officially closed. The Prince Haakon 13K is still open, and you may continue to register online, and by fax and mail.

Forbush Corner looking to name race

10/16/2012 - By Dave Forbush

Saturday, Feb 16th will mark the return of racing to Forbush Corner. It will be a 17 km Michigan Cup freestyle cross country ski race. I need some ideas from you as to the name for our ski race.

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Twenty-six races on the 2013 Michigan Cup calendar

10/15/2012 - By Mike Muha

Lots of races on the Michigan Cup Cross County Ski Race Series this season, including a race that has been absent for many, many years. Here's this year's highlights...

SkiFest is coming up!

10/10/2012 - By Eli Brown

We have a strong crew set up starting Tuesday. And better machinery as well. The snow plan (also starting Tuesday) is to first stockpile then start filling out course later in the week depending on weather.

Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?

10/8/2012 - By NNF

We call on all citizens of America’s Nordic ski towns to participate in the NNF’s Nordic Town USA Challenge. The National Nordic Foundation exists to support tomorrow’s Nordic stars today and thereby grow our status as a Nordic Nation.