CXC: Team Birkie Becomes SNØ Racing

June 10, 2026

Calling on the Norwegian word for snow to capture the Nordic origins of the sport, Team Birkie is officially changing its name to SNØ Racing. The move is centered around a desire to have the team stand with its own brand, carrying forward the legacy of Team Birkie while streamlining opportunities to reach sponsors, suppliers, and donors. The three founding partners, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), the Loppet Foundation and Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC), will continue to be associated with the team, providing financial and leadership support.

US Ski Team: Four New Hires Announced for Upcoming Season

May 29, 2026

With a number of departures among the U.S. Ski Team staff at the end of last season, the team announced on Thursday four new hires that will be joining the cross-country contingent for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

Team Birkie: Randy Gibbs Nominated as High-Performance Coach and Race Service Director

May 26, 2026

A Wayzata High School alumni and longtime fixture in the Minnesota Nordic ski community, Randy Gibbs is joining Team Birkie as the High Performance Coach and Race Service Director. Having served as Head of Glide for the U.S. Ski Team at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics, and leading ski service for Ski and Snowboard Australia at the 2018 Games, Gibbs also brings to the team a wealth of ski service and coaching experience.

Hoigaard's Paddle Derby Starts May 28th

May 26, 2026

If you're looking for a way to stay cool this summer, look no further than Hoigaard's Paddle Derby, a weekly summer race series held Thursday evenings on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Offering a fun and welcoming way for paddlers of all levels to get on the water and build racing skills, races start near Thomas Beach and include canoe, kayak, and SUP divisions, with both recreational and competitive distances.