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10/18/2026

10/15/2026

NDG & Stifel US ski team run today!

10/13/2026

Top athletes from across the country have gathered in Park City, Utah, for the annual NDG training camp, working alongside U.S. Ski Team and club coaches. From roller skiing and hill bounding to training at the Center of Excellence, the camp has given athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves, learn new skills, and gain a deeper understanding of their abilities.

09/27/2026

Gathering 16 women from different programs, different athletic backgrounds, and every corner of the country, Women’s camp in Lake Placid was a success. The momentum grew as we started building training intensity, building better technique, building a strong camp culture, and building connections that last for years to come.

Read more about the Women’s Training Camp on our blog!

09/02/2026

Apply today for the Trail to Gold Coaching Grant!
Link 🔗 in bio!

The Trail to Gold Coaching Grant was built on the legacy of the Trail to Gold: The Journey of 53 Women Skiers project, celebrating the growth and progress of women in cross-country skiing.

Since launching in 2022, the program has provided talented women coaches with the opportunity to join the US Ski Team World Cup staff for a two-week, hands-on experience. Coaches gain firsthand experience in coaching, waxing, testing, and working alongside the world’s best athletes and coaches.

- World Cup Experience: Coaches utilize FIS’ women’s coaching bib allotment to test skis and gain on-course experience alongside the US Ski Team.

- Share & Inspire: Coaches bring their World Cup knowledge and experience home, helping inspire and strengthen ski communities across the country.

In 2023, NNF added the Trail to Gold to its ongoing funding commitments, ensuring support for the grant in successive seasons. Through this continued investment, we aim to support not only the development of American women coaches, but also the skiers they mentor, support, and inspire across the sport.
Trail to Gold Applications are open for a period from August 17-September 4th.

Applications are reviewed by the Trail to Gold Selection Committee and the T2G Coaches for the upcoming World Cup season are announced annually in October.

08/21/2026

The Men’s National Development Group Camp wrapped up in Park City, UT this past weekend. Ten men came together for a big week of training and learning together in the mountains of Utah. The camp included skate & classic technique, speed, a 20km pacing workout, bounding intervals, strength at the COE, and one long combo ski up Cascade Springs! We were able to join up with Team Soldier Hollow for a few sessions. Additionally, there were presentations on strength fundamentals, sports psychology, high performance nutrition, training methodology, wisdom from JC Schoonmaker & Emma Ribom, and an afternoon at Top Golf! With many of these skiers heading off to college programs and others returning for their sophomore year, this positive momentum from this camp will carry forward as their paths continue to cross. A big thank you to NNF for making this possible! Another thank you to Chase High Chase High (UAA University of Alaska Ski Team) & Ben Theryl Ben Theyerl (NENSA New England Nordic Ski Association ) for coaching with us!

08/11/2026

The Women’s National Development Group Camp concluded on Sunday in Park City, UT. Eleven women traveled from Alaska, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Rocky, East, Intermountain, and Midwest to learn and train together in Utah. It was a great week of training with technique, speed, a pacing workout, bounding intervals, strength at the COE, and distance sessions in the mountains of Utah! We had presentations touching on sports psychology, high performance nutrition, training methodology, insights from Haley Brewster & Ava Thurston, and presentations from the athletes themselves! The group brought tremendous positive energy and built a great team culture. A big thank you to NNF as well as coaches Kaelyn Woods and Ellen McCarthy who helped make this camp happen!

08/10/2026

Calling all lady coaches. Trail to Gold Applications now open. Apply today!

Trail to Gold National Nordic Foundation Trail to Gold Coaching Grant The Story: The 2022 Bejing Olympics was the 50th anniversary of US women cross country skiers competing in the Games. To commemorate each of the women who represented the US from 1972-2022, a group of Olympians formed a book commi...

08/03/2026

Final day to apply for our Athlete Training Grant!
Link 🔗 in bio!
Photo 📸: Griffen Smith

07/29/2026

What does your summer training look like?!

We’re still accepting NNF Summer Athlete Training Grant applications. Closing Aug 3. Link 🔗 in bio!

Athlete Grants will be awarded to qualified, deserving American Nordic athletes who demonstrate the need for financial sponsorship. Distributed funds are intended to be used to offset summer training expenses and will be awarded on or around August 15. All are encouraged to apply!

Photos from REG Alaska.

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