Snow Australia is seeking a full-time cross country skiing coach for the National Training Centre at Falls Creek during the 2024 Australian winter. The coach will be responsible for coordinating and leading on-snow training throughout the season, including for elite and sub-elite athletes, with key aims of developing technical and athletic abilities and fostering a vibrant daily training environment. In addition, the role The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, relevant coaching experience, sound ski training knowledge and strong technical skills. Ideally, the posi ..read more

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team celebrates on top of Alpe Cermis where Jessie Diggins took the Tour de Ski Overall and Sophia Laukli won her first World Cup race. (Photo: Nordic Focus) Last week, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team announced the 2024 recipients of the Stifel Awards, named after the team’s title sponsor for the 2023-2024 season. Awardees for the “Athlete of the Year” and “Best Comeback of the Year,” among other categories, were nominated and voted on by team members and staff; with Stifel’s backing, those categories were awarded with a monetary prize attached. The 2023-24 season is the first tim ..read more

  Cross-country skiing offers a fantastic way to experience the beauty of winter landscapes while enjoying a full-body workout. For those looking to get into this exhilarating sport, choosing the right location can make all the difference. Here’s a guide to some of the best places for people to start their cross-country skiing journey, from beginner-friendly trails to renowned ski resorts. Cross-country skiers take a break in front of the Chandra Crawford Hut at the Canmore Nordic Centre. (Photo: John Price, Tourism Canmore Kananaskis) Nordic Centers and Resorts Nordic centers and resor ..read more

There are more ways to train than simply skiing. The high rpm, low resistance nature of cycling creates training results that can make you faster next winter. (Photo: FasterSkier) Spring is nice, spring is fun, spring is a relief after a long, cold winter. But, for diehard skiers, spring is also the new season in which we begin imagining ourselves as next year’s skiers. The snow is barely gone, but already we’re imagining futures in which we glide through snowy meadows, double pole across the flats, charge confidently up homologated uphills, and V2 boldly across finish lines. Our heads are alr ..read more

Work Dates:     Year-round Status:              Full-Time, Exempt, or Part-Time, Hourly, depending on experience, qualifications, and interests Reports To:       Momentum Northwest Board President Summary Momentum NW is ready to welcome a new leader to help develop the Puget Sound’s premier youth cross country ski program. Envisioned as either a head coach or a program director, depending on the qualifications and interest of the right applicant, this role is a keystone in our community and wil ..read more

  Position Title: Nordic Comp Team Head Coach (high school age athletes) Organization: Bridger Ski Foundation Location: Bozeman, Montana Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) is a nonprofit community ski organization rooted in Bozeman, Montana. Committed to fostering a love for skiing and promoting athletic excellence, BSF offers educational and competitive programs across Nordic, Alpine, and Freestyle/Freeskiing disciplines for all age groups. Bridger Ski Foundation has a large, robust and invested Nordic ski community. BSF maintains and grooms an extensive network of community Nordic ski trails ..read more

Midway, Utah – The United States Biathlon Association has released the nominated members of the 2024-25 Senior National Team and 2024-25 National Development Group. While U.S. Biathlon remains committed to maintaining high standards for National Team qualification, it also is focused on providing ample opportunities for developing athletes to train and be part of a larger, collaborative team community within the sport and the development pipeline. Establishing the National Development Group is an important initiative in support of this goal and the organization ..read more

 Video Credits: Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon April 6 & 7 was a winning weekend for Nordic skiing in North America. The Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon (S2S) reminded us that late season snow and great conditions are still possible! The 2-day event featured two distances (21k and 40k), two ski techniques (Classic and Skate), co-hosted by two world-class venues – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and SilverStar Mountain Resort. Sovereign2Silverstar Ski Marathon 2024. (Photo: S2S / Vanessa Garrison) The S2S attracted over 600 participants and 830 race entries. Skiers ranged from 6 to 83 ..read more

Sonnesyn, Ketterson, Bolger, headline 8-member, rebranded teams. Team Birkie’s U.S. Ski Team athletes Kevin Bolger and Zak Ketterson, welcome six new members to their top-tier, re-branded teams for the 2024-2025. Former Minnesota State High School skiing phenom and four-time American Birkebeiner winner, Alayna Sonnesyn, returns home to the community where she emerged as a young endurance athlete, and headlines the newly rebranded World Team (formerly Pro Team). 2023 University of Alaska graduates Mariel Pulles and Christopher Kalev, both with World Cup experience, will round out the 2024-25 Wo ..read more

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. Laukli captured the Golden Trail Series championship last summer by dominating the season-long race series. (Photo: ©GoldenTrailSeries®, Il Golfo dell’Isola Trail Race,@the.adventure.bakery) Sophia Laukli likes to keep busy. That is an understatement. Her non-stop, year round ski and running schedule keeps her trotting across ..read more