Fresh off their Olympic debuts, U.S. Cross Country Ski Team members Hannah Halvorsen and Hailey Swirbul candidly discuss how they deal with performance pressure as elite competitors, the stress it puts on a healthy mindset and their different takes on balancing a desire to win with positive self-worth. The conversation expands on a piece Halvorsen …

The American Birkebeiner is so much more than a ski race—it provides an opportunity for Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities to unite as a community and celebrate our sport. Cross Country Skier podcast host Peter Graves talks with Birkie Executive Director Ben Popp about what it takes to put on the most iconic cross country ski race in the U.S. …

Veteran sportscaster Peter Graves has been the host of the Cross Country Skier Podcast, but this time we turn the tables on him for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s it like to communicate the action at some of sporting’s biggest events to a worldwide audience. New editor-in-chief Cindy Hirschfeld interviews Graves about his Olympic memories—he’s …

In this episode, the reigning Visma Ski Classics Champion Emil Persson from Lager 157 Ski Team is the guest. This ambitious and passionate Swede tells the audience about skiing and training, analyzes every race in Season XI, and reveals some interesting facts about himself.

Orsa2Levi goes to Bavaria in Germany and meets with Sabine Freimuth, the Pro Team Director of xc-ski.de A│N Skimarathon Team. This happy mother of two tells the audience about her Pro Team, skiing in Germany, her background and living with her husband Thomas Freimuth, one of the best long distance skiers in the country.…

In this episode, the guest Vetle Thyli from Team Kaffebryggeriet, joins from the Pro Teams three-week training camp in Croatia. Vetle shares his thoughts on the importance of a long camp at this time of the year, his team and their goals for the upcoming season. You can also learn more about this Pro Team athlete and the team captain as a person ou…

In this episode, the guest Heli Heiskanen from Slavia Pojistovna Sport Team talks about her intensive training period with Stanislav Rezac in the Czech Republic this summer, looks back on her life and career and gazes upon the future with a fresh and energized attitude. Heli is the most successful Finnish female athlete in Visma Ski Classics.…

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews Pro Team athlete Max Novak, Team Ramudden. Novak has dominated roller-ski races this summer season. Novak reveals how he got in shape after his injury this spring, how his confidence has grown and what things he values in life.

The host Teemu Virtanen talks to Team Ramudden’s Pro Team Director Gustaf Korsgren whose Pro Team has been extremely successful in this summer season, particularly Max Novak who won five races back-to-back.

The host Teemu Virtanen, with special guests Øyvind Moen Fjeld, Elin Mohlin and Terhi Pollari, talking about two brand new podcasts available on all platforms starting this Wednesday in Norway, Sweden and Finland.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews the Pro Team director and athlete Mart Kevin Põlluste from Team Nordic Jobs Worldwide. This Estonian skier will tell you about his team, his background, his future plans and the importance of Tartu Maraton, which has now returned to Visma Ski Classics.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews a renowned sports coach Mattias Reck who oversees training for both Team Ramudden, Pro Team in Visma Ski Classics, and Team Trek Segafredo, a successful pro team in cycling.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews Pro Team athlete Johannes Eklöf, Team Ramudden. The 26-year-old Swede who managed to be in the top 10 three times and finished 11th in the overall results in Season XI.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews Visma Ski Classics Legend Andreas Nygaard, Team Ragde Charge. The Norwegian has 12 stage victories in the Visma Ski Classics Pro Tour. Listen to him talking about Season XI who started with frostbites and finished with his 12th victory, his training for the upcoming season, and much more...…

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews Visma Ski Classics Legend Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Koteng Eidissen. The Norwegian who has 23 podium places and five victories in the Pro Tour. She is now on her way back from overtraining.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews the new Visma Ski Classics Pro Team athlete Hanna Falk. The former Swedish National team member steps into the Pro Tour representing Lager 157 Ski Team Season XII.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews the Visma Ski Classics legend Anders Aukland. He has 16 stage victories in the Visma Ski Classics Pro Tour and still going strong at the age of 48.

The host Teemu Virtanen interviews the organizers from six different Visma Ski Classics Challenger events, all roller-ski races. Four events in Sweden, one in Finland and one in Austria.

An interview with Oskar Svärd, Pro Team Director of the new Swedish Pro Team, Team Eksjöhus. Oskar talks about his goals, his new team, his life, what Vasaloppet victories really gave him and much more…

Host Teemu Virtanen with special guest, David Nilsson, CEO Visma Ski Classics, talks about the Season XII Pro Tour calendar.

An interview with Johan Kask, new Pro Team Director of Team Curira. Johan shares his thoughts on his role in the Pro Team, the team's new athletes, the development of Visma Ski Classics, and much more...

Host Teemu Virtanen talks about the Silly Season with special guests, former Pro Team Athletes Anton Karlsson and Øyvind Moen Fjeld.

A recap of Season XI by host Teemu Virtanen with special guests, David Nilsson, Visma Ski Classics CEO and former Pro Team Athlete Anton Karlsson.

An analyze of Årefjällsloppet 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Gustaf Korsgren, Pro Team Director, Team Ramudden.

An analyze of Tåssåsen Criterium 64 powered by Visma 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Magnar Dalen, Pro Team Director Team Ragde Eiendom. Interviews with Morten Eide Pedersen, Team Nordic Athlete and Lina Korsgren, Team Ramudden.

An analyze of Vålådalsrennet 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guests Andrew Musgrave and Emilie Fleten, Team Koteng.

An analyze of Vasaloppet 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Oskar Svärd, Vasaloppet Race Director and interviews with the winner Lina Korsgren, Team Ramudden, and the men's runner up Anton Karlsson, Lager 157 Ski Team.

An interview with Marit Bjørgen, Team Ragde Eiendom, we´re talking about her premiere in the long distance skiing world on Vasaloppet this Sunday. Listen to Marit Bjørgen reflect upon her competition comeback, what she thinks about her chances in Vasaloppet, her background as the world's most successful cross-country skier in short distances, her t…

There’s a lot happening at Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondacks. With new trails designed by John Morton and programs sanctioned by both USA Nordic and U.S. Biathlon, the future looks bright for athletes looking for a training base. To learn what’s afoot in the Adirondacks, we speak with John Morgan, a former National Team bobsledder who is over…

Host Teemu Virtanen interview Ida Dahl, Team Ramudden, after Saturdays Tjejvasan where she finished sixth. Listen to Ida's thoughts about the race yesterday, her preparation for Vasaloppet, her performances during season XI so far, her thoughts about the rest of Season XI, and much more…

Tom Kelly’s career is rooted in cross country skiing. After covering ski jumping, Kelly found himself working for entrepreneur Tony Wise in the mid ’70s, promoting the American Birkebeiner and World Cup cross country races in Telemark, Wisconsin. Kelly’s 30-plus year tenure as vice president of communications with the U.S. Ski Team culminated track…

Interviews with Astrid Øyre Slind and Stian Hoelgaard from Team Koteng. Listen to Astrid's thoughts about her decision to take a break from competitions due to overtraining and listen to Stian's thoughts about Vasaloppet, where he has been on the podium five times, and much more...

An analyze of Jizerská 50 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Øyvind Moen Fjeld, Lager 157 Ski Team and interviews with today's winner Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team och Lina Korsgren, Team Ramudden.

Host Erik Wickström interview Season XI Visma Alp Trophy winners Lina Korsgren, Team Ramudden and Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team.

An analyze of Marcialonga 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Britta Johansson Norgren, Lager 157 Ski Team, and interviews with today's winner Lina Korsgren, Team Ramudden.

An analyze of Toblach-Cortina 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Andreas Nyagaard, Team Ragde Eiendom, and interviews with today's winner Lina Korsgren, Team Ramudden and Oskar Kardin, Team Ragde Eiendom, second in the men's race.

An analyze of La Diagonela 2021 by host Teemu Virtanen with special guest Gustaf Korsgren, Pro Team Director, Team Ramudden.

Visma Ski Classics CEO David Nilsson give you the latest info on the upcoming season. Project Manager Caroline Eriksson inform about MyPages and the SC Ranking. Host Teemu Virtanen and Erik Wickström speculate about the start of Season XI.

Host Teemu Virtanen together with Erik Wickström, talk about training, goals and motivation for recreational skiers. Listen and get tips on how to prepare yourself.

Host Teemu Virtanen together with Simen Østensen go through all the season XI Pro Tour events. From the Pro Team Tempo in Zuoz, Switzerland January 14th to the season finale Ylläs-Levi, Finland, April 17th.

Fresh off their 2020 FIS Junior World Championships gold medal relay, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher join Peter to talk about their standout winter and what’s next for them and America’s other rising stars. Anchorage, Alaska’s Schumacher, from the Alaska Winter Stars program and a Service High School graduate, anchored the gold-medal-winning World Ju…

Host Teemu Virtanen together with Erik Wickström and Simen Østensen go through all the Bib favorites for season XI. Who will be the winners of the different competitions: Champion, Sprint, Climb, Youth and Pro Team.

Host Teemu Virtanen together with Erik Wickström and Simen Østensen go through all the season XI 35 Pro Teams. Which Pro Teams will be the strongest? Who can surprise? What has happened during the silly season?

Peter talks with chairman of the FIS Cross Country Committee and multi-Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang. Recognized around the world for his athletic accomplishments, the native Norwegian maintains a thoughtful, humble style that is widely respected. Ulvang goes deep on his remarkable career, the status of cross country in Norway, fluorocarbon waxes …

An interview with Marcus Johansson, Lager 157 Ski Team. Listen to his thoughts about long distance skiing, his background, training, the future of Visma Ski Classics and much more...

An interview with Heli Heiskanen, Slavia Pojistovna Sports Team. Listen to her thoughts about long distance skiing, her background, training, her new team, the future of Visma Ski Classics and much more...

An interview with Laila Kveli, Team Engcon. Listen to her thoughts about long distance skiing, her carrier with two victories in Vasaloppet, the future of Visma Ski Classics and much more...

An interview with Mikko Koutaniemi, Ylläs-Levi Chief of Competition. Listen to his thoughts about the history and future of Ylläs-Levi, long distance skiing, and much more...

An interview with Fred Arne Jacobsen, Reistadløpet deputy event manager. Listen to his thoughts about the history and future of Reistadløpet, long distance skiing, and much more...

An interview with Visma Ski Classics CEO David Nilsson about Visma Ski Classics launch of plan B for season XI. David explain the work behind the new plan. The start is now planned to mid-January with the expectation that the situation will improve by the end of the year. To strengthen the later part of the season, a new event has been added: Årefj…