Part I of FasterSkier’s interview with Cory Schwartz—retiring Head Coach at the University of New Hampshire—looked back at how Schwartz started in coaching, and the foundational events that drove his coaching philosophy. Here’s more of FasterSkier’s interview with Cory Schwartz. Cory Schwartz and Anya Bean pose with the University of New Hampshire flag. (Photo: Cory Schwartz) Our discussions with Schwartz focused on the development of the UNH team culture, and how it evolved from his own experiences in trying to keep the ski program alive. “As I progressed through my early years of coaching, w ..read more

Calling All Visionary Leaders!  Shape the Future of a Nordic Ski Paradise! Do you have a passion for the outdoors and a drive to lead? ABR Trails, the Midwest’s premier Nordic ski destination, is searching for a dynamic Executive Director to join our newly formed foundation! This is your chance to: Oversee all operations: From managing staff to maintaining trails, you’ll ensure ABR continues to provide an exceptional skier experience. Champion our vision: Lead us in connecting ABR to the community and securing its legacy for generations to come. Develop engaging programs: Create events ..read more

  OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR   Job Description/Title: Office Administrator FLSA Status: Regular Part-time, non-exempt position Reports to: Executive Director Salary/benefits: DOE Location: NSAA Office, Anchorage, AK Position Summary:  The Office Administrator is a highly visible and important position within the organization, ensuring our administrative office’s smooth and efficient operation. In addition to serving as the first point of contact with the public, the Office Administrator oversees office supplies and equipment, merchandise, membership and donor databases, an ..read more

As a snow-starved winter turns to blustery and reticent spring, an ill wind blows across our empty ski trails. What tumbles on that breeze brings relief and celebration to uncounted families; however, the changing season marks a sorrowful loss for the Nordic community. The gusts of April and May whip into mailboxes and under doors, leaving in their breathless wake college decision letters—for so many high school seniors, the start of an exciting next chapter; for too many athletes, the end of their time on skis. The numbers don’t add up. At the 2024 Minnesota State Championships, 32 Boys’ and ..read more

Sugar Bowl Academy invites motivated U14-U20 athletes to consider joining us for amazing training and racing in sunny California. Our program offers some of the best training in North America: more than 140km of trails at Royal Gorge XC, groomed through our campus, 300+ days of sun, 480 inches of snow annually, on campus strength and conditioning coach and facilities, thousands of miles of amazing single track for biking and running, biathlon, SkiMo, mountain biking and Sky Running opportunities, and a proven program of success. Led by Academy Nordic Director/Head Coach David Sinclair and su ..read more

Jessie Diggins’ dryland training program includes exercises for strength, agility, power, balance, and endurance. (Photo: Instagram @jessiediggins) Ask most endurance athletes what quality they’d like to develop in their sport, and many would say “I want to be stronger.” Ironic, then, because “stronger” means different things to different athletes. To one, it means durable: able to withstand continued stresses and discomforts. To another, it means powerful: able to generate greater force in less time. To still another, it means actually stronger: able to move a heavier weight (regard ..read more

Dates: June 1 – Aug 30 Cost: $1,250 Biathlon: $500 add on Housing: Availability and pricing determined upon request Coaching Staff:  Paul Smith (NYSEF Cross Country Head Coach) Maddie Phaneuf (NYSEF Biathlon Head Coach) Introduction: For the summer 2024 the New York Ski Education Foundation is once again offering full time U23 ski training programming. This team is for Collegiate level athletes racing full time for the school they attend. Starting at the end of May and finishing at the end of August the Collegiate training group has 5-6 formal training sessions per week. Most sessions a ..read more

  The Fort Kent Outdoor Center in Fort Kent, Maine, is currently accepting applications for our 2024-2025 post graduate program. The program is designed for high school graduated nordic skiers and biathletes who are hoping to take their training to the next level with year-round coached training sessions. With a 3km paved rollerski loop, full 30-point shooting range, and 25km of nordic trails in the snowiest corner of the northeast, Fort Kent provides an ideal training environment. Housing is provided as part of the program, and we offer summer, fall, and winter term options as well as a ..read more

Founded in 1967, the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) has created and maintains a world-class trail system at the Birch Hill Recreation Area upon which it is currently devoted to providing the programs and facilities to grow and support cross-country skiers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to world-class athletes. The NSCF desires to hire an Executive Director (ED). This position requires fulfilling four major functions: income generation, program leadership, staff supervision (employees and contractors), and stakeholder relations. The NSCF’s current major sources of income are ..read more

The official American Birkebeiner poster from 1991, when the race started in “Rosie’s Field,” located near the present-Fish Hatchery trailhead outside of Hayward, Wisconsin (Photo: American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation) By Charlie Cobb Months ago, I drove seven hours to Boston’s Logan Airport, boarded a plane to Minneapolis, drove 3.5 hours to Wisconsin to ski 1 hour and 19 minutes: my first American Birkebeiner. I have done a lot of ski races in my life, but the Birkie was truly unique. Like many in the American nordic ski community, I was still riding the high of seeing (through my laptop scre ..read more