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A great thing about the Earl Nordic Ski team is..

The contest was popular! Find your name in the list and check back each day to see who's eliminated and who's still in the running.

Since the national 50km race (the conclusion of the ski season), it has been an interesting 3 weeks or so and there have been a number of things that have happened to me that have been (1) stressful, (2) eye opening, and (3) funny . . .

In this article I will compare the training pros/cons of two very ski suave communities, Calgary and Ottawa.

Never before has one group of skiers displayed such ability and grace. The endless years of occasionally attempting something similar to a telemark turn on our racing skis finally came to fruition. Poetry in motion is all that could be said. The Americans

First and foremost, a big thanks go out to all those who helped and encouraged us through the year, with huge respect and thanks to our coaches, Pavol Skvaridlo and John Langstone. Their patience and help were irreplaceable and they guided us to our terrific season. Thanks to other coaches who worked with us throughout the year: Greg Mark, Amy Mark, Don Moxley and Patti Kitler. Thanks also to a strong program supporter, Gail Blake at Carleton, and to Basil Phillips for the massage therapy help.

Politicians got de luxe treatment at Olympics. How suite it was for cabinet ministers, sports officials at rates up to $3,500 a night!

Generally the team did really well - Sheila was 3rd and Megan 7th in the women's 53km, Karl 4th and Brian 7th, Ed 10th, Wayne 11th, Tom 15th, Craig 23rd in the men's 53km. Gavin won the 28km and Andrew was 2nd in the 10km. Here's the blow-by-blow fro

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.

A look back at the racing highlights from the 2004/2005 season.