January/February 2008
Features: The Birkie Turns 35
It started in 1973 with only 53 skiers, including those who participated in its half-distance version. The Birkie, as it affectionately known, has come a long way, now annually attracting 6,500 or more skiers. ... Read more >
Destinations: Idaho
It would not be an overstatement to say that the state of Idaho has some of the best cross country skiing in the country. Here's a whirlwind tour visiting several of the Gem State’s top Nordic skiing venues. ... Read more >

The pay to play business model works -- from non-profit organizations to business relationship between resort owners, ski trail systems have honed financial business models to create stable long-term revenue streams. ...
The 2008 Masters World Cup, taking place March 1-7, 2008, in McCall, Idaho, will mark the first "Worlds" hosted in the U.S. since 1998. The event will bring together more than 1,000 adult skiers of all abilities, from over two dozen nations and throughout North America, for a week of fantastic skiing and lifelong memories. Depending on your age/gender category, the MWC2008 features a choice of technique in three individual races ranging from ... 