Cross Country Ski Racing News
Norway's Steira health problems continue
9/23/2010 - By FIS
Kristin Stoermer Steira suffered heel injury in late June. On September 16 Steira went for a check up and MRI picture that revealed that fracture was healed but also discovered another one.
Olympian Therese Johaug as a model and elite skier?
9/23/2010 - By FIS
What does Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross country gold medal winner at the 2010 Olympics, do in her spare time? Model!
Four USSA slots open for Finland FIS Opener
9/21/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
NCCSEF invests $5,000 in Racing Trip to Finland for FIS opener. The trip, slated to run from November 3-22, has up to 4 additional spots for USSA racers.
NCCSEF invests $43,000 in six Cross Country Ski Racing Projects
9/17/2010 - By NCCSEF
These strategic investments are made to assist American athletes in their long-term pursuit of international racing success.
First fallout from Telemark closure: No 24 hour ski race
9/16/2010 - By Tom Held
Harry Spehar has cancelled the 24 Hours of Telemark cross-country ski race, scheduled for January 8 and 9, because the closing of the Telemark Lodge would leave participants without an indoor venue nearby to warm up and regroup.
Olympians lead 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
9/15/2010 - By US Ski Team
World Championship medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) was among a group of seven athletes, including six Olympians, named to the 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.
Telemark owners poised to surrender resort
9/14/2010 - By Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel
The owners of the Telemark Resort, the historic Nordic ski destination near Hayward, are poised to surrender the resort to their mortgage lender, a move that would create more uncertainty for the major ski and mountain bike events that use the property.
NMU hats to support team
9/3/2010 - By Sten Fjeldheim
We have a strong men's and women's team this year, but we could use your help. Purchase a team hat - All proceeds will be used to help with travel and racing supplies during the season.
Countdown for the 5th Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski
9/3/2010 - By Sandra Spitz, FIS
Oberstdorf is back on the schedule, and a point to point race is featured in the 2011 Tour de Ski.
Video of the 2010 Kangaroo Hoppet
9/2/2010 - By Chris Hocking
The Kanagroo Hoppet kicked off the World Loppet season in Falls Creek, Australia.
Too Late Now: The Vasaloppet is sold out
9/2/2010 - By Vasaloppet
Have you been thinking you would take part in the famous Vasaloppet next year? Well, if you have not registered until no you will have to wait to 2012. All entries have been sold out and no skiers will be registered further.
Interview with Olympic Sprint Champion Nikita Kriukov
9/2/2010 - By FIS
"Perhaps it is a psychological effect after the Olympics. You are frightened to loose your status. You want to confirm your qualities and skills. So now I'm trying to work with my coach hard to confirm my status next winter."
