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ABR opens today; West Yellowstone: too much snow?

The SuperTour Sprint Showdown in West Yellowston has been postponed to Thursday at 11am due to weather. And ABR Trails in the Upper Peninsula will be open for skiing today.

By Mike Muha
Nov 24, 2010

Q&A Rasmus Damsgaard, FIS Anti-Doping Expert

In this interview, FIS Anti-Doping expert Rasmus Damsgaards takes stock on the work done so far and the current state of affairs with the FIS Anti-Doping program.

By FIS
Nov 23, 2010

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Video: USST training in Gällivare

Video by Matt Whitcomb of the US Ski Team training in Gällivare, Finland. Great footage of V1 technique, plus a litte V2 and some classic. Look at the difference in tempo between easy distance and diagonal stride speeds!

By Mike Muha
Nov 23, 2010

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Two feet of snow in West Yellowstone

There is almost two feet of snow on the ground in West Yellowstone. The groomer has worked tirelessly to keep up with it and the result is excellent skiing on the Rendezvous Ski Trails. Winter storm warnings and travel advisories are in effect...

By Sara Hoovler
Nov 23, 2010

Biathletes selected for December World Cup, IBU Cup

The International Competition Committee have nominated the teams for the December World Cups and the IBU Cups.

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 22, 2010

It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone

The official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed and in “race ski” shape. There is a diverse and exciting line-up of on-snow action and evening activities planned for Thanksgiving week.

By Sara Hoovler
Nov 22, 2010

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Norway women takes victory in first relay of the season

The Norway I relay team with Vibeke W. Skofterud, Therese Johaug, Kristin Stoermer Steira and Marit Bjoergen won the relay of 4 x 5 km by 26.8 seconds in Gällivare, Finland today.

By FIS
Nov 21, 2010

Swedish men take Gällivare relay, barely

The Swedish relay team of Mats Larsson, Johan Olsson, Daniel Rickardsson and the local favourite Marcus Hellner claimed victory in the 4 x 10 km World Cup competition in Gällivare, beating out the Russians by less than a second.

By FIS
Nov 21, 2010

Freeman, Randall rocket through Gällivare relays

Kris Freeman rocketed through the field with the third fastest leg time; Kikkan Randall posted the fourth fastest time.

By US Ski Team
Nov 21, 2010

Adaptive Ski Program looking for Participants and Volunteers.

The Marquette, MI program is looking for volunteers to work with children and/or adults with disabilities learn how to XC ski. Some may be stand-up skiers, and some may be sit-skiers.

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Nov 20, 2010

Marcus Hellner shines in Gällivare and conquers home victory

Marcus Hellner was unbeatable today and conquered victory in the opening World Cup race of the new season. He could not have wished a better result.

By FIS
Nov 20, 2010

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Marit Bjeorgen opens the season with clear victory

Marit Bjoergen from Norway claimed victory in the first race of the season, the interval start over 10 km free technique.

By FIS
Nov 20, 2010

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