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November 5, 2025Mic'd Up with Jessie - Join Jessie Diggins as she provides a play-by-play of her training during the US Ski Team's Soldier Hollow fall camp.
Anonymous in America - No stranger in Norway, superstar skier Johannes Klaebo has spent the past few summers undercover in Utah.
At Altitude - Zak Ketterson has been out the country overseas in Europe, and checks in from Livigno, Italy for some altitude training.
Sickness, Stress-Free - Getting sick can feel unavoidable, but it doesn't have to cause undue stress writes Kevin Bolger for Team Birkie.
Keeping the Cold In - One of Time's best inventions of 2025 is a blanket that keeps things cold and helps ski resorts store snow.
Lookin' Like La Niña - Cooler temps in the Pacific mean we're in store for cooler temps in the Midwest as a La Niña winter looks likely.
A Season for Snow - The season is shaping up to be a snowy one with wetter weather potentially producing a winter wonderland.
Birkie Hosting Wisconsin Nordic Winter Kickoff Livestream Nov 17th
November 2, 2025Whether you're a Wisconsinite or just another winter enthusiast, the Birkie will be hosting a WI Nordic Winter Kickoff Livestream two weeks from now on Nov 17th. Tune in to hear from a range of organizations, from teams to trail groomers, that help to make the most of each winter, and stick around afterward for a live Q&A and giveaways!
CXC Rollerski Championships Freestyle Coverage
October 25, 2025A beautiful fall day in Cable for freestyle events at the CXC Rollerski Championships, Saturday morning. Alayna Sonnesyn hammered out an impressive win in the womens field with Greta Scholz second, Amaeli Kam-Magruder third. The mens field was much closer as Henry Snider scored the victory with Matt Liebsch 17 seconds back in second, Roger Anderson just 4 seconds later this third. Results linked in, photos and video recap from the 10K races posted.
Croix Cross Coverage
October 18, 2025The Minnesota cyclocross action was in full swing Saturday, crossing the border to race in Hudson. Photographer Shannon Brault covered the morning races, providing highlights from the C race and Juniors race.
US Ski Team: Announcing The 2025-2026 Cross-Country Team
October 14, 2025Heading into a season featuring the Winter Olympics in February and another bout of stateside World Cup racing in March, U.S. Ski & Snowboard on Tuesday named their roster of 21 athletes for the 2025-26 international racing season. Chief among those nominated was Jessie Diggins who has proudly represented the Midwest through three Olympics Games and 14 season on the World Cup circuit. A number of Midwesterners will also be assisting the team in coaching and service positions including Kristen Bourn, Eli Brown, Paul Choudoir, and Chris Hecker.
Vasaloppet Swedish Mile this Saturday, Oct 11th
October 6, 2025Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities and help raise money for the Vasaloppet's snow-making operation at their annual Swedish Mile Trail Race, happening this Saturday. Fun for families and kids of all ages, come out and run or walk one of the 10K, 5K, or kids races, and explore the Vasaloppet trails in the colors of fall!
Twin Cities Marathon Coverage
October 5, 2025Between the TC 10 Mile and Twin Cities Marathon, over 15,000 runners endured unusually warm conditions for the big races on Sunday morning. The mens marathon came down to a battle of two with Will Norris pulling away from Tesfu Tewelde for the victory. Jane Bareikis took the women's title by nearly four minutes. Legendary ultradistance runner Courtney Dauwalter returned to her home state to finish 7th! TC 10 mile winners were Yemane Haileselassi and Mercy Chelangat. Shannon Brault shares some photos from the busy morning.
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation: Introducing the Junior Development Community Match
October 2, 2025With the Junior Nationals Ski Championship arriving at Mt. Telemark Village this coming March, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is kicking off a fundraising campaign to help fund the completion of permanent infrastructure that will support the event and future experiences.
Team Birkie: From Summer into Fall
September 24, 2025From racing overseas in Norway's largest rollerski race, to racing along the North Shore in the largest inline skating marathon in North America, Team Birkie has been busy this summer. Tune in to their lastest newsletter to get the full rundown on what the team has been up to over the past few months, and a reminder to all the golfers out there: the inaugural Team Birkie Golf Classic is this Sunday!
Bangin in the Brush Results
September 20, 2025The 2025 Bangin in the Brush 10K trail running race at Korkki Nordic was held Saturday. Andrew Hollatz claimed the overall victory in 48:42, finishing nearly a minute ahead of the next competitor. Sarah Nelson was the top female, crossing the line in 57:55 to secure her win.
Lake Placid World Cup Finals Tickets on Sale Now
September 19, 2025Two seasons after the World Cup circuit touched down stateside in the Twin Cities the competition will again be coming to the States, this time for World Cup Finals in Lake Placid, New York. Scheduled for March 20th through 22nd, secure your ticket today to see all the action live!
Spotlight: Wirth on Wednesday MTB Series
August 22, 2025Shannon Brault was out this week, catching the action at the Wirth on Wednesday MTB Series at the Trailhead. The weekly series features a number of races covering a wide range of abilities and ages.
Summer Cooldown Rollerski Results
August 17, 2025Pioneer Midwest hosted their Summer Cooldown 10K Rollerski race at Lake Rebecca on Sunday morning. Matt Liebsch came out on top of the men's field, a full two minutes ahead, with Brian Gregg and Anders Decker tied for second and third. Caitlin Gregg bested the women's field with Eleanor Mody and Meredith Gundale rounding out the podium. Full results posted.
NNF: Trail to Gold Applications Due Sept 1st
August 16, 2025With another World Cup season rapidly approaching, and an Olympic year to boot, applications are now being accepted for the National Nordic Foundation's Trail to Gold coaching grant. Open through September 1st, applicants are welcome from any level of US skiing, with nominees set to be announced in October.
Pioneer Midwest: Summer Cool Down Rollerski Race this Sunday
August 13, 2025Pioneer Midwest is hosting a 10K rollerski race at Lake Rebecca regional park this Sunday, August 17th. The event is freestyle technique, interval start with matched pair IDT rollerskis provided. Discount for high school and collegiate skiers.