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It is Christmas eve-day here in rainy Vancouver where I am visiting family for the holiday after three weeks on the road skiing and ski racing in British Columbia. Here is a recap of what I have been up to so far!

These official results have several corrections that have been made after consulting with the timing datasheets. Thank you all for your input, and thanks for coming out!!

The following is a list of short articles providing some recent information on the development of the Vancouver 2010 nordic facilities.

Nordic Walking, at the early stages, is simply walking using short ski poles. The movement can be further refined by lengthening the stride and using the arms to assist a more dynamic motion. Eventually, Nordic Walking can imitate cross-country skiing to

Maryke Ciaramidaro is sick of trying to make a difference and has left Canmore to compete with the Italian biathalon team - bidding arrivederci to the Canadian sports system.

After the long 8 hour drive to the Charlevoix region of Quebec, we arrived at a campground near the hilly town of La Malbaie. As we were about to unpack the cars, the owner of the campground decided for himself that we were there for one reason only: to party!

Thanks also to our volunteers who perservered despite an approximate 12 degree temperature drop between morning and afternoon.

Six-thirty in the morning. Yawning, but eager, they congregate in front of Pavol's house, three cars sagging from the excessive weight; so much that David's mud flap drags on the pavement as he banks a turn. No, they do not skimp out on the provisions. Not only do they bring food and vitamins, but also they have heard that there might be snow at the "North Pole", so they brought their skis.

There are lots group training options for Ottawa and Gatineau cross-country skiers looking to get fit for winter. The snow will be here soon, time to make plans.

Gavin, emerged as the leader of the Men’s Nordic Ski team that captured the program’s 3rd CCUNC/CIS Men’s National Title in the past seven years. He becomes the 3rd XCOttawa member after Megan and Eva to earn this honor. XCOttawa alumni Linnea Rudachyk earns the Graduating Female Athlete of the Year award.