Europe’s 51 Best Ski Resorts
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Tag Archives: Finland
Ruka Wind Scuttles World Cup Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined
Ruka, Finland – High winds continued on Sunday in Ruka, forcing officials to cancel the remaining event of the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup opener in Ruka, just as it had Saturday for ski jumping. The tour now heads across Scandinavia to the Olympic venue of Lillehammer to try it … Continue Reading ››
Bjornsen Leads Americans in Ruka
Ruka, Finland – Sadie Bjornsen, of Winthrop, Wash., and Jessie Diggins, of Afton, Minn., led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team with solid 14th and 16th place finishes, after the second stage of the Ruka Triple in a 5k freestyle race on Saturday. The finish boosted Bjornsen into 11th in the standings after two stages of the mini-tour. “I am … Continue reading Bjornsen Leads Americans in Ruka
Wind in Ruka Hinders Ski Jumping
Ruka, Finland – Winds continued to hamper jumping in Ruka on Saturday, with both Nordic combined and ski jumping schedules being rewritten daily. Winds in Ruka, Finland have kept World Cup … Continue Reading ››
Newell Takes Fourth at Ruka Sprint
Ruka, Finland – On Friday, Vermont’s Andy Newell skied his best World Cup since 2013, finishing fourth in a classic sprint in tough conditions. “It’s going to be fun to watch Newell this year,” said coach Matt Whitcomb after the race. “He’s in form in a way I don’t think we’ve seen before. He demonstrated his … Continue reading Newell Takes Fourth at Ruka Sprint
PHOTOS: They’re Skiing, and You’re Not
Salt Lake City, UT – Face it: while you’re sitting on your duff at home this weekend looking at photos of people skiing (admittedly, we are too!), some others are actually doing it. Early season skiers were getting in some turns at a total of 10 ski resorts across western North America this weekend, and another 11 … Continue reading PHOTOS: They’re Skiing, and You’re Not
Snow Woes Scrub Levi Races
Levi, Finland – Warm weather has forced International Ski Federation (FIS) officials to cancel a pair of World Cup races in Levi, Finland this month. Not enough snow in Levi. (image: Levi Tourist Office webcam) “Due … Continue Reading ››
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