The Vasaloppet Trail holds a special place in skiing history as the location of the world's oldest cross-country ski race. Spanning roughly 90 kilometers from Salen to Mora, this trail offers skiers the opportunity to immerse themselves in Swedish history while navigating picturesque landscapes.

Now 76, Peterson teaches and volunteers with SheSkis, a Grand Traverse area ski community in which she coaches the next generation of enthusiasts not only as a means to winning races, but also to give women a way to step into their own potential and find the joy and soul comfort she finds in slipping into the forested trails.

TRONDHEIM, Norway — A woman from Maine has been competing among the world's best cross-country skiers in Norway. Olympic athlete Sophia Laukli of Yarmouth competed in three Nordic ski events and is hoping to secure a spot on Team USA at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games .