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National Nordic Foundation Launches 2014 D25 With New Platform

Ski CenterSeptember 22, 2014

We’ve gathered the nordic community under our banner and rallied a better future for skiing. The result of our efforts last year were more athletes competing at higher levels, more team camps and more of the best skiers in the country working together to improve. Bottom line, there is a direct correlation in our developing athletes achieving improved world class results: NNF funding gets results! This year’s D25 will kick off on October 1st and will last for...

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Summit Nordic Ski Club Hires Olof Hedberg as Head Coach

Ski CenterJuly 23, 2014

Olof Hedberg begins the head coach position on September 1, 2014. He is originally from Sweden and started ski racing at age three. For the next 23 years racing became his way of life. Throughout his 20’s he raced professionally and was ranked top 160 in the world on the FIS ranking list. In 2004, he got an offer to work with Fredrik Landstedt and the UNM ski team. This position provided the opportunity to coach and pursue a Master’s degree in finance. During his time at UNM the team finished 2nd and 4th at NCAAs. He graduated with a MBA in Finance with a 4.0 GPA and spent 6 years working for RBC Capital Markets in New York City.

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FIS Registration Due For Southern Hemisphere Races

Ski CenterJune 20, 2014

Press Release, June 20, 2014 Temperatures are dropping and the ski fields in Australia and New Zealand will soon be opening. In Australia cross country skiing club races begin at the start of July, with all FIS competitions in AUS and NZL taking place in August. Any elite international racers planning to compete in FIS races in the southern hemisphere should note that FIS registration for the 2014/2015 season is now due. Athletes wishing to...

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Fat Bike Birkie 2014 Hosts Biggest Field in Fat Bike Racing

Ski CenterMarch 12, 2014

World Champion Ned Overend Takes National Title at Fat Bike Birkie The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s second annual Fat Bike Birkie, presented by Freewheel Bike, hosted more than 500 riders on Saturday, March 8, in Cable, WI, making it the biggest fat bike event in the country and in the world. Among this strong field of riders from across the country was renowned world mountain bike champion and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame member Ned Overend...

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Maine Winter Sports Center Announces Major Gift

Ski CenterMarch 3, 2014

Presque Isle native, Mary Smith, has given a gift that, if matched, could generate up to $900,000, enough to guarantee continuation of programming. Presque Isle, Maine – A little over three weeks ago the Maine Winter Sports Center announced a reorganization that would require it to secure a new source of funding for its programs beyond April 30, 2014. Since that time we have been working to secure that new funding and committed to ensuring...

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Fat Bike Birkie Nears 500-Rider Cap + 6 Reasons To Be Here

Ski CenterFebruary 27, 2014

ONLY 39 SPOTS LEFT! HAYWARD, Wisconsin – Get your fat bike to the starting line of the first U.S. National Fat Bike Championship at the Fat Bike Birkie on March 8 in Cable, WI. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is repeating the invitation from its first annual fat bike event last March to elite and new fat bike riders alike to take on the world-famous Birkie Trail. There is a cap of 500 riders for the 2014 event...

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Four Hundred Bill Koch Leaguers Ready to Rock the BKL Festival at Quarry Road

Ski CenterFebruary 24, 2014

Sunshine was the key element of today’s opening day of the 2014 Bill Koch Festival, “Nordic Rocks!” at Quarry Road. The official theme of this year’s Festival is “The Elements” of Rock, Wind, Fire, and Snow. Today, we added Sun to the list with a bluebird day at the Waterville trails. The day, and the Festival, kicked off with the famous relays, a highlight of the season for racers and spectators alike as teams represent...

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IMD Youth Ski Festival February 22nd-23rd

Ski CenterFebruary 18, 2014

Park City Nordic Ski Club is hosting the 2014 Intermountain Nordic Division Youth Ski Festival this February 22nd and 23rd at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City. The event is designed for cross country skiers aged 15 and younger. There will be individual competitions for skate and classic, an awesome terrain park, and many more activities for everyone. Tentative Schedule: Friday, February 21 1:00PM-3:00PM – Preview IMDYSF courses at UOP 3:00PM-5:00PM – Check-in with UOP waiver/payment (UOP)...

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What’s New at Birkie 2014 – What You Need to Know

Ski CenterFebruary 12, 2014

– Important Updates for Birkie 2014 – SATURDAY – FEB. 22: AT THE START NEW! 100 Parking Spots Available at Race Start! Have you always wanted to park near the Birkie Start? Now you can make a donation and park right at Telemark! Your minimum donation of $100 will go toward a future permanent start area for the Birkie, which we estimate will cost upwards of $400,000.00. There are only 100 passes, so sign up now before...

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Fast and Female at the American Birkebiner with Caitlin Gregg

Ski CenterFebruary 12, 2014

Calling All GIRLS To This Birkie Event – Just for YOU! Join Fast & Female and Caitlin Gregg--2010 Winter Olympian and two-time Birkie Champion–for an afternoon of athletic inspiration and activities for girls ages 9 – 19. “SPREAD THE LOVE: Get as many girls hooked on a healthy and active lifestyle as possible!” is the mantra of the Fast & Female program nationwide. Now, Fast & Female will make its first-ever appearance at the American Birkebeiner!...

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