The mission of FIS SnowKidz Organiser NANANordic is to introduce Cross-Country Skiing to rural Alaska through a sustainable Nordic ski programme.

Representatives of the media can now apply for their accreditation for the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships 2015 in Falun, Sweden.

Daniela Iraschko-Stolz has returned to the hill and was able to start ski jumping training again this week after a break of several months due to a knee injury.

It's the end of an era - and nobody knows what the future will bring. But one thing is for sure, dismantling the "Wurmbergschanze" in Braunlage will literally leave a hole.

Besides World Cups, World Championships and Olympic Games there are now numerous international events within a short period of time. Young athletes have the chance to participate in the Universiade and, since 2012, also in the Youth Olympic Winter Games. In addition there is also the European Youth Olympic Festival. Here's more information about the EYOF.

As the host of the next FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Falun 2015 recently received the ISO 20121 certification based on the international standard for planning, managing and delivering sustainable events.

Interview with Sebastien Lacroix (FRA).

The seventh Alliance race and the final of the second edition of the Ski Team Sweden Roll cup became a great success when the contest was recently held in Trollhättan, Sweden last Saturday. In addition, a fantastic TV broadcast of the event and the over 1,000 participants were the best possible advertising for cross-country skiing.

The Kangaroo Hoppet (42km skating technique) will be happening for the 24th time in Falls Creek, Victoria on August 23. The Hoppet OC has received over 1000 entries from 24 countries for this year's event.

While the winter sports world is just starting to emerge from its summer slumber, the summer sports are in full swing, as one of the largest events of the year got underway on 16th August.