This is the official page of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Skiing and Running Teams
With three individual NCAA national champions and over 15 NCAA All Americans in the past seven seasons, the University of Alaska Fairbanks has established itself as one of the top Nordic ski programs in the country. Recently the women's running team made program history by finishing 4th at the 2011 Regional Championship and earning the first team bid in the NCAA Championship. The University of Ala
06/10/2026
Give Maya Pividori a big Fairbanks welcome! 🧩
Pividori comes to the 'Nooks from Cassacco, Italy, where she has 12 podium finishes at the Italian National Championships, including four last season with two golds!
📰 >> https://bit.ly/4vHpwfL
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06/09/2026
A big year on and off the skis!📚
The Nanooks ski team posted a team GPA of 3.511 this 2025-26 season with a great year from both the men's and women's teams! These Nanooks understood the STUDENT-athlete assignment☝️
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05/28/2026
Chasing the sun ☀️
Swipe to see what the ‘Nooks have been up to so far this summer! 🐻❄️
1. Tabby and Rosie’s 100km rollerski in Canmore
2. Ben, Blake, and Maty’s Colorado training camp
3. Õnnela and Kolibri chase crust skiing in Alaska
4. Cole’s fishing trip to Hawaii
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05/06/2026
And just like that, another great season comes to an end! 🎓
Congratulations to our three graduating seniors, , .moosmayer, and ! You have helped define the team over the past four years, and we will miss your leadership both on and off the trails. 🐻❄️🫶🏻
Congrats as well to the recipients of our annual Team Awards:
rigaudo - Men’s Teammate of the Year
- Women’s Teammate of the Year
moosmayer - Men’s MVP
- Women’s MVP
04/24/2026
RELEASE | Nanooks Skiing Adds Madelin Lowen
Nanooks Skiing Adds Madelin Lowen - University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics FAIRBANKS - The Nanooks Nordic skiing team has added Madelin Lowen to its roster for the 2026-27 season. Lowen joins the Nanooks from Dimond High School in Anchorage, Alaska.
04/24/2026
Welcome to the 'Nooks, Madelin!
The Nanooks have officially announced the addition of Madelin Lowen. She is the third announced addition to the Nanooks Nordic skiing team!
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04/24/2026
RELEASE | Thomas Malone Tabbed as Nanooks Next Head Athletic Trainer https://bit.ly/4sS9GNk
04/22/2026
RELEASE | Nanooks Name Ben Buck Next Nordic Ski Head Coach https://bit.ly/4vHITpK
04/20/2026
RELEASE | Nanooks Skiing Announces Signing of Gabe Black
Nanooks Skiing Announces Signing of Gabe Black - University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics FAIRBANKS - The Nanooks Nordic skiing team has announced its first signing ahead of the 2026-27 season in Gabe Black. Black joins the Nanooks from Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska.
04/20/2026
Another addition ✅
The Nanooks have announced the signing of Gabe Black out of Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska. Welcome to the 'Nooks, Gabe!
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