Bridging the Gap to Olympic Excellence in Nordic Skiing
The NNF is an independent nonprofit that fills the financial gap U.S. Ski Team funding leaves behind — supporting developing American cross-country skiers and nordic combiners with the competition travel, training camps, and grants they need to reach the World Cup and beyond. Founded in 1994, we’ve helped hundreds of athletes turn potential into podiums.
Our Mission
Power the opportunities that bridge the gap to World Cup and Olympic excellence for developing Nordic skiers from the U.S.
Trail to Gold – Olivia Skillings
"I joined the U.S. Ski Team for a training camp in Muonio, Finland, followed by the first World Cup of the season in Ruka in November. Thanks to the Trail to Gold Grant, I spent two full weeks learning, skiing, and working alongside U.S. Ski Team athletes, coaches,...
