Competing
Information about competitive skiing from local teams to World Cup racing. Articles cover different disciplines, qualification processes, and the history of major competitions.
Distance Skiing Races
Cross-country ski marathons like Worldloppet challenge racers worldwide with races ranging from 5km to 79km across 14 countries.
Getting on a Skiing Team
Joining a ski racing team gives you coaching, camaraderie and structured training, whether you start with recreational racing or pursue competitive gate skiing.
History of Cross Country in the Olympics
Cross-country skiing arrived at the first Winter Olympics in 1924, shaped largely by Norwegian rules and values about athleticism and moral character.
How to Become the Next Skiing Champion
Compete in regional races and national championships to earn a spot on ski team rosters and reach the World Cup circuit.
The Masters World Cup
Snowboard World Cup competitions pit five disciplines against each other, but controversy simmers over who should govern the sport.
World Cup Ski Racing
How a thrilling 1967 ski race between Nancy Greene and Marielle Goitschel launched the World Cup into mainstream sports.
World Cup Telemark Competitions
How telemark skiers compete at the highest level and what makes this free-heel technique different from regular downhill skiing.