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Sometimes life hands you unexpected opportunities, and the challenge you face is to figure out how to take advantage without running yourself into the ground.

Is there really any good reason not to take cross country skiing seriously as a mode of transportation?

Workout Type: Intervals, Exertion Level: Hard, Skier Level: Any, Season: Competitive.

Saturday brought a major weather change to Whistler with heavy snow and wind. This made for a pretty slow skate sprint course, but XCOttawa braved the conditions and pulled through with some great results.

Most of us love cross country running, and usually there are few races around here, so it's nice to see one added to the schedule.

The continuation of the Chinese saga, complete with race reportage and ruminations on the man, the myth, and the legend that are Gavin Hamilton.

XC Ottawa has capped off yet another great season! After a fun summer and fall of great training we began the season in Silverstar, British Columbia in November and just kept going until Nationals Championships held in March at Highlands Nordic, Ontario.

Some skiers have probably noticed the explosion in the use of One Way ski equipment this year, but may not know the full story on this up and coming brand.

This is a race report that is not so much about the racing as it is about what makes it possible, and in this case, very enjoyable!

Last week, Tuesday October 2nd to be exact, marked the beginning of a new season at XC Ottawa. It was that time of year again – when the leaves start to change colour, the parkways open a half hour earlier and only the “hardcore” rollerskiers still make