(Press release) NENSA is thrilled to be expanding summer programming with the introduction of a Rollerski Race Series and a supplier partnership with Swenor Rollerskis. The goal of the race series, and associated educational opportunities, is to bolster NENSA’s mission to sustain a vital and active skiing community in New England. Delivery is underway for two matched sets of twenty classic and twenty skate rollerskis from Norway. These skis will be used in four marquee...
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(Press release) 2500 Donors from 37 states & Canada Help ABSF to Reach Capital Campaign Goals Hayward, WI (May 25, 2018) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has been enhancing the quality of lives for nearly half a century. For generations, ABSF events and the award-winning Birkie Trail system have been motivating adventurous spirits to embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle. In support of providing the infrastructure, spaces, and places to keep that spirit alive,...
(Press release) The International Ski Federation (FIS) has awarded the Loppet Foundation third place in its annual “Bring Children to Snow” international campaign for the Minne-Loppet, a learn-to-ski program for elementary school children in North Minneapolis. The campaign is aimed at engaging and encouraging younger generations to get involved in winter sports, and is open to contestants from all over the globe. The Minne-Loppet program being named as one of the top SnowKidz programs...
(May 1 press release) Who: American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation What: Registration opened for the 2019 American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation slate of events. When: As of noon today, well over 1000 registrations have already been received for the Slumberland American Birkebeiner race alone. Event Dates: Friday, February 22, 2019 Kortelopet 29K Ski Race North America’s second largest cross-country ski race Prince Haakon 15K Ski Race Saturday, February 23, 2019 45th Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner “Birkie” 50K/55K...
(Press release) Sovereign Lake would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Spring Fling Ski Camp, taking place May 10-13th, 2018. There is still over 2m of snow as of April 26th and we are anticipating even better conditions than last year. Expect 20+ km of ski trails to be open and groomed daily. The image below is from our webcam on April 26th. Watch the weather at this link. https://www. sovereignlake.com/info/webcam/ Trails are open from...
(Press release) Travel to the 2019 Nordic World Championships in Seefeld, Austria, with Lumi Experiences to Benefit the NNF The NNF and Lumi Experiences are building on their partnership to offer two trips to the 2019 Nordic Ski World Championships in Seefeld, Austria. On each of these 8-day trips, guests will be able to cheer on their favorite athletes at the World Championships, ski in- and around Seefeld, and relax in the four-star, trail...
Team R.A.D. Accepting Applications
Ski CenterMarch 8, 2018
(Press release) Our elite Team R.A.D had another excellent year of training and racing. Russell Kennedy raced for Canada at the Pyeongchang Olympics, both Ty and Reed Godfrey raced at the World Junior Championships in Goms, Switzerland and Aidan Millar raced in European IBU and World Cups in January. We are currently accepting applications for the 2018-19 year. All the details in the program guidelines below! Click here for details
One of North America’s biggest, and Alaska’s favorite, races celebrates 30 years More than 700, including Olympians, expected to compete; registration still open WHAT: 2018 Tour of Anchorage WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, March 4. Starts: 50K at 9:30 a.m., 40K at 10:30 a.m., Service High School; 25K classic at 11 a.m., 25K freestyle at noon, APU University Lake. All races end at Kincaid Park stadium. REGISTRATION/MORE INFORMATION:www.anchoragenordicski.com/races/tour-of-anchorage/ ANCHORAGE – Alaska’s Nordic ski community celebrates ski...
New amateur cross-country skiing event in March 2018 QUEBEC CITY (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) – Cross-country skiing enthusiasts now have a new event to look forward to with the inaugural Mont-Sainte-Anne Loppet coming up on Saturday, March 31. With 48K and 25K freestyle distance races, 10K classic and freestyle distances and a 1.5K loop for young skiers, nearly 500 novices, intermediates and experts cross-country skiers are expected to take to the trails at Mont-Sainte-Anne. This...
43rd Great Labrador Loppet Set for March 24
Ski CenterFebruary 7, 2018
(Press release) Excitement is building in the Labrador West as enthusiastic skiers and snowshoers prepare for the 43rd Great Labrador Loppet on March 24th. Hosted by the Menihek Nordic Ski Club, the Loppet is expected to attract 150-200 participants. The trails are groomed for both classic and free techniques and attract both recreational and competitive cross country skiers. Skiers and snowshoers can participate in one of five events – Snow shoe race 10km,2.2km Youth events,10 km, 28 km and 50 km ski events. The snowshoe & ski...