Northug among those fined: A reminder of roller skiing safety
In recent news, Petter Northug, renowned athlete and entrepreneur, was fined for failing to wear protective eyewear during Alliansloppet.
Could be Norway’s next World Championship star
The 24-year-old from Fossum has made tremendous progress in just one year. Now, she is one of Norway’s strongest contenders for the World Championships in Trondheim.
Finland’s Skiing Legends
Last week, Maastohiihto.com published a two-part article summarizing the best cross-country skiers from our country after the war. This article combines both parts, reminding us of Finland’s great skiing legends.
The Ultimate training destination for Olympic medallists & World Champions
Over the weekend New Zealand hosted their very first Ski Classics Challengers, the Merino Muster. We interviewed some of our podium place getters, on their race and why is Snow Farm, New Zealand such a destination for training for many cross-country skiing stars.
Herman Paus: Insights on the Ski Classics season ahead
As the Ski Classics Season XVI approaches, we had the opportunity to speak with longstanding member of Team Ramudden, Herman Paus.
“I feel so welcome in Lager 157”
Transitioning to a new team can be both exciting and nerve racking but returning to a Swedish Pro Team, Lager 157 Ski Team, has proven to be an unexpectedly positive experience for the Engadin La Diagonela winner, Jenny Larsson.
Australian XC National Championships – Weekend 1
As European cross-country skiers begin to prepare for roller ski events this summer, their Australian counterparts are finally enjoying quality snow conditions after a slower start to the winter season, therefore the competitive racing can finally get underway. Check out the results from the first weekend of the Australian Open Championship.
Dario Cologna: “It’s really the next generation”
Last week Olympic champion Dario Cologna hosted 40 of the best under-16 young future stars of the Helvetia Nordic Trophy from the past winter, for the annual Dario Cologna Youth Camp in Davos, Switzerland.
Pro Team Athlete’s 5th time Down Under
Swiss Pro Team athlete, Lauro Brändli, representing Team BSV IBEX is on his 5th winter season down in Australia. With other Pro Team athletes set to come down under for the European Summer, we asked Brändli some questions about what makes Australia so special to train and race. Brändli also reveals his original decision to move to Ski Classics.
“Our donors make these Olympic dreams possible”
Outside of Europe, the journey to Olympic success for American athletes is paved not only with hard work but also with substantial financial support from private donors and non-profit organizations. Unlike many European or Scandinavian countries where government funding plays a pivotal role in sports, the United States Ski Team and other far-flung nations relies heavily on grassroots fundraising efforts to sustain its operations and nurture its aspiring talents.
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