Cross-country skiing has long been a cherished tradition in many parts of the world—from Scandinavia to Central Europe, North America to Asia—playing a key role in both recreational life and elite sport.
As the snow begins to melt and the final winter competitions wrap up, April signals a well-earned rest in the world of cross-country skiing.
Two years ago, Ida Dahl was the queen of long-distance skiing. But this season, she has been noticeably absent from Ski Classics. She has previously shared that she has been suffering from exhaustion. Now, she opens up about just how terrible this year has been.
If you want to improve your performance, it’s a long-term commitment. Even though it might not seem so at first glance, planning an annual training cycle (ATC) is one of the key components that helps us improve. It allows us to track training sessions, evaluate them continuously, and monitor our performance.
Petter Northug has been working on various strategies to make a comeback in top-level championships. After failing to qualify for Norway’s team for the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, his next chance is the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Believes he deserved more opportunities and renewed trust but continues his Olympic pursuit outside the national team.
The Ski Classics Challengers event, Nordenskiöldsloppet, took place last weekend in Jokkmokk, Sweden. Nordenskiöldsloppet currently stands as the longest xc ski race in the world, at 220km.
The fairytale season of Ebba Andersson and her boyfriend, Gustaf Berglund, is coming to an end. Now, it’s time to enjoy—but Berglund has some conditions.
A decorated national team skier is making the jump to a top Pro Team in Ski Classics, transitioning directly from the elite Norwegian squad into a key role with Team Ragde Charge.
Whether you’re a passionate skier or just a fan of great sports stories, these books offer motivation, insight, and entertainment.
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