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The International Ski Federation (FIS) is again postponing its ban on the use of fluorinated (fluoro) waxes, originally passed in November 2019. The decision to delay the ban’s implementation until after the 2022-23 season was announced in a press release earlier today. The FIS cites the need for “further refinement of the fluoro testing device and to define procedures to protect the integrity of FIS competitions.” The same concerns over an efficient and effective testing...

Located on over 120K of world-class terrain, Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center is the place to be for classic Nordic skiing, skate skiing, and skijoring. The Nordic Center is located and operated out of YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The resort is located in Granby, Colorado, near Winter Park Resort and Grand Lake, Colorado, the...

As the saying goes, skiers are made in the summer. If that is the case, then many are forging their way to success in Stratton, Vermont this season. Depending on the year, various clubs around the country may play host to an increased number of athletes for a summer; from Bend, Oregon, to Anchorage, Alaska, to Stratton, the “hot spot” shifts periodically. This year, as SMS T2 Team Head Coach Perry Thomas put it, “we’ve...

It’s the kind of event that explains Norwegian’s love for cross country skiing – it represents all they want to represent about themselves, and nothing else. In the humid, green summer, some of the world’s best winter athletes come to the coastal town of Sandnes in the country’s south for four days of roller skiing racing – the Blink Festival – in which spectators will pack nearly every inch of town center, mountainside, or arena...

The ASC is a non-profit organization operating a snow sports facility that offers Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic and Biathlon programs, clinics, competitions, recreational activities and a Nordic Center to the communities across Northern California. Position:  Cross Country and Biathlon head coach Employer:  Auburn Ski Club Inc. Reports to:  Nordic Program Director and Executive Director Employment:  11 Month, Full-time, Year-Round Compensation:  Competitive Compensation Package, DOE […]

Logan Diekmann, Nina Seeman win on the streets of Bozeman, and BSF’s Rollerski races look to harness the momentum of summer training out West. Featuring Results and Video Highlights. BOZEMAN – Jim Bridger was a mountain man. One of those figures born firmly entrenched in the old ways back East, before he split for the Mountain West for something new. A character to chart a theme pervasive through the American vision of the West –...

While it’s difficult to get exact numbers, the general distribution of coaches and service staff on the World Cup level is largely male dominated. The recently announced Trail to Gold Fellowship aims to help change that. Following the publication of the Trail to Gold book in November of 2021, members of the book committee began discussing how to use the net proceeds generated by book sales. After bouncing around various proposals, they settled on the...

The cold… is what accompanies skiers at every step! Which is not surprising, after all, a winter sport! Even in wide and warm boots, in which most skiers ride, at temperatures below 15 degrees below zero, their feet can freeze. What can we say about narrower and colder shoes with good foot fixation. Let’s talk about what to do to prevent hypothermia, colds and just an uncomfortable state during skiing.   Pay attention to comfort...

  Head Coach Job Description The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time year-around employment effective September, 2022. The position will lead and / or oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Training to Win phases of athlete development. This position offers an annually renewable contract with a fair compensation package, including full benefits, phone plan coverage, and support to ensure a balanced work...

A Q and A with Amy Cichanowski, Executive Director of the Minnesota Youth Ski League, on developing a more robust, diverse, ski community from the bottom-up. The State of Minnesota has always been good at getting its citizens on skis. Throughout the last century, people with names – some of them specific – Grace Carter Lindley, George Hovland, and Charlie Banks – and others more of a metonym for a kind of spirit – Ole...

Always wanted to be a part of FS? Now’s the time! We’re looking to fill the position of Managing Editor – to start mid-August or early September.  Working for FasterSkier is a unique and exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals. This is a great opportunity for emerging editors and those passionate about cross-country skiing to dive right into covering all aspects of the sport and work with a great team, dedicated to pushing the envelope...

  Madshus athlete Kevin Ramsfjell polished off the 2,600 kilometers from Nordkapp to Lindesnes in amazing 10 days and 10 hours. Kevin Ramsfjell literally demolished the previous world record for roller skiing Norway lengthwise, which was 21 days. The 22-year-old Norwegian did it in 10 days and 10 hours: 2,600 kilometers and more than 30,000 meters elevation gain. And he didn’t even have a single blister or injury. “I’m so impressed with my equipment. I...

Pioneer Midwest is looking to add awesome people to our team for the upcoming winter season! Check out the current job listings linked below for specifics regarding each position. Fill out the application form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. Current Job Openings: Seasonal Full-Time Nordic Ski Service Technician Seasonal Full-Time Shipping Associate 

ANCHORAGE — Watching training sessions at a Regional Elite Group camp, the summer training series held around the country for the nation’s top junior skiers, is one part tantalizing glimpses of the future of American skiing, ten parts the cumulative reality of a lot of focused work in the present. These kids are fast, they are committed, and they are strong. But long-term success in endurance sport takes time, and they know it. Judging from...

In most sports, the question of whether men and women would compete on equal playing fields, so to speak, was answered long ago. While gender inequalities remain- a recent decision by the IOC to maintain the exclusion of Women’s Nordic Combined from the Olympics comes to mind- the sport of cross-country skiing will now be joining the list of those in which competition is equal for men and women. In a press release issued on...

After years of disruption because of the pandemic, the 2022/23 Ski Jump World Cup will return to normal at the end of this year. Kicking off in Wisla on they 5th of November, fans will be welcomed back to the competition and the venues will be much more spread out than they have been in recent years. The tournament will be held across Finland, Poland, Germany, Japan, USA, Norway and Romania, and looks set to...

Recently I’ve become rather obsessed with the Tour de France. Having never watched a bike race previously, I now find myself glued to Eurosport for upwards of five hours a day. There are a number of factors contributing to this shift on my part: an increased familiarity with the landscape and culture of the host nation, some covid-induced couch time, and a newfound respect for the insane feats of athleticism on display day after day. ...

The 2022/23  FIS Cross-Country World Cup will be the 42nd competition organized by the International Ski Federation.  The International Ski Federation (FIS) has run the competition since 1981. Men, women, and teams will compete in cross-country skiing events from November 2022 and conclude in March 2023.   Groups and individuals from across the globe will compete, making it another as thrilling season for competitors and fans as the online blackjack games. The qualification system for the...

The Kimberley Nordic Club is seeking a coach with the vision, motivation and collaborative spirit to assist in further developing our thriving Nordic community. The Head Coach will lead programming for youth development and masters training groups. This role will also support program growth, coach and instructor training, school outreach, and general membership communication to collectively unify the club. The Kimberley Nordic Club (KNC) is a registered not-for-profit, full-service ski club […]

Biathlon for beginners One of the most popular winter sports is biathlon. However, understanding what is happening in the TV broadcast can be difficult for a beginner.  Biathlon is a sport that combines ski racing and rifle shooting. The first official competitions, resembling biathlon, took place in the late 18th century. Border guards on the Swedish-Norwegian border organized them. However, biathlon became a full-fledged sport only in 1954. About biathlon, there are some exciting online...