Cross Country Skier articles from December 2004

Cross Country Skier archives from December 2004

Who are you?(fresh Snow)
December 1, 2004... "Whooooooo are you? Who-hoo, Who-hoo. I really want to know... " sang Roger Daltry of British rockers The Who. While I may date myself with this quote, that was precisely the purpose in distributing our readers' survey in our February 2004...

The joy of coffee ... and the new ski season.(frozen World)
December 1, 2004... It starts with coffee. The distinctive, bitter-burnt bouquet; the clouds of vapor lifting like fog. Straight from the pot or mixed (sacrilegiously some would say) with sugar, cut with cream. White-topped with boutique-shop froth, or dark and...

Active pregnancy.(balanced Life)
December 1, 2004... If there is one thing that strikes universal fear into the hearts of active folks, it is this: being down-and-out, unable to run, cycle, swim or ski. From time to time, injuries and illnesses keep us in bed and off our feet, seemingly...

Kick fix.(technique & Training)
December 1, 2004... Although I am not a golfer, I see a certain parallel between golf and classic skiing. Both seem so simple. Hit the ball into the hole. Walk and run around on skis. Sounds easy And it is easy, until you realize how hard it is to make it...

Racing on the home front.(competitive Edge)
December 1, 2004... Let's turn the spotlight on the North American race scene. Home front racing seems to be going places in spite of elite races avoiding North America. For the second consecutive year following the 2002 Olympics, the big boys and girls...

Freezing temps with new snow: the Thorny Wax Zone.(kick & Glide)
December 1, 2004... Sunny and 22 degrees, snow filled trees, set-up tracks. Wow, it sounds like a perfect day for classic skiing! But, what about those warmer near freezing temperatures with a mix of snow types? How do you wax for those difficult days? When...

Can Nordic be trendy?
December 1, 2004... For many years, cross country skiing headed counter to popular culture. While using the sport's impractical flimsy equipment as fast as its skiers could shuffle, it veered away from all other skiing disciplines. Being adventurous meant...

Teddy bears, pony tails and skinny skis.
December 1, 2004... "I didn't want to say anything in front of the group," one mom said after our pre-trip meeting to explain the itinerary and menu." But my daughter won't eat any of the food you plan to bring, including the spaghetti or tacos." Such are...

Toddlers can ski.
December 1, 2004... "Ski-up-mountain," says my son Elan, age two at the time. In my dreams. In truth, we're only at Meadowbrook Golf Course, just minutes from our home in Minneapolis. Elan is riding in a backpack on my back, providing constant commentary as I...

Adaptive recreation, Nordic style.
December 1, 2004... A tiny brown wooden hut behind the Sunday River Inn and Cross Country Ski Center in Newry, Maine, houses more than the usual cross country ski program. There, the Maine Handicapped Skiing Nordic program has introduced over 100 adults and...

Winter carnival weather.
December 1, 2004... Wednesday, 10 a.m. "This is the final exam," John Rubright is saying. "This is what makes me anxious all year. And I do get anxious." Middlebury Winter Carnival is 48 hours away, and Rubright--as he has for the last 23 years--is in...

Ski China: the next best place.
December 1, 2004... Getting off the plane it looked like all other airports in the world. I could have been in Detroit for all I knew... until I stepped out the airport doors. Huge billboards filled with characters that I didn't understand. Hundreds of trim...

Nordic walking comes to America.
December 1, 2004... "Where are your skis?" That's the most frequent comment Jeremy and Christy Nash hear when they stride past onlookers with their ski poles in hand near their home in Sanford, Maine. The couple are certified instructors in the relatively new...

Getting in the grove: women teaching women the art of telemark skiing.
December 1, 2004... Braids, swoop buns, curls, flat silver hair clips, petite mother-of-pearl earrings, small gold studs, fresh faces without make-up--it is the first morning of the Ultimate Groove women's telemark clinic at Alpine Meadows, California. The...

Telemark tips: using your back ski.
December 1, 2004... Telemark sk-ing requires a two-turn. But with concentration on the front ski, most often the back ski is neglected. These exercises will help you weight, control and arc your back ski. Be patient; take your time, thinking about these tactics...

Waterville Valley New Hampshire: a community dedicated to winter.
December 1, 2004... "Cross country skiing is gaining in popularity because people recognize it is a sport you can do with your family. You can do it when you are older, and you don't have to have zero percent body fat to do it," says Tom Day, the general manager...

Cross country skier destination guide.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Craftsbury Outdoor Center CRAFTSBURY, VERMONT VERMONT'S UNSPOILED NORTHEAST KINGDOM! Craftsbury Outdoor Center, the renowned four-season destination for cross-country skiing, biking and rowing, has accommodations for 90 guests....

Still in the Midwest? Cross country skiing the grand traverse region.
December 1, 2004... "This is one of the most spectacular views I've ever seen," a friend from Chicago sputtered as we paused in our cross country ski to suck in the view's fragrance. "Are you sure we're still in the Midwest?" As my skiing companion and I...

When 50 kilometers just isn't long enough.
December 1, 2004... Eighteen skiers lined up in morning darkness and falling snow. Joining 60 other runners and bicyclists under a Susitna 100 Multi-Sport Race banner, the skiers pondered the 100 miles of Alaskan wilderness to come. Carrying at least 20 pounds...

Product feature: Nordic sleds.
December 1, 2004... 1 Baby Glider Starting with a design used by a Canadian polar explorer, the Baby Glider is now manufactured by Pierre Harvey, a three time World Cup ski champion. The Baby Glider is filled with features to make your child's ride safe and...

Ski town: Crested Butte, Colorado: bellbottoms and skinny skis?
December 1, 2004... Ladybugs, witches and even Hercules himself careen through historic alleys and over town bridges on skinny skis. Dragonflies, cowgirls, rock stars and magicians fly past rough-hewn log cabins from the mining days, homes built in the 1800s and...

New stuff: a collection of the newest gear, apparel and products for winter enthusiasts.
December 1, 2004... CWX Sport Support Bra Wacoal Sports Science conducted extensive research to understand how a woman's body moves during exercise. Their findings led to the creation of the CW-X Sport Support Bra. The CW-X has mesh webbing built into the...

Canadian rules: ski by day, party by night: traversing the Gaspe Peninsula.
December 1, 2004... My cold breath hangs in the air as I glide up the track. It is only seven a.m., and the early morning sun hangs on the horizon near the Chic-Choc Mountain Range. In front of me lies a 12-kilometer climb that will take me to the top of Mont...

Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council.
December 1, 2004... Aspen, Colorado. The name sparks of its international reputation for alpine skiing. But, away from the developed lift-accessed resorts, skinny ski enthusiasts will find a well established, extensive cross country trail system connecting Aspen...

Meet George Hovland.(Fireside)
December 1, 2004... A tree's age is gauged by counting its rings. It follows that the life of a dedicated mid-western skier could be gauged by counting the number of American Birkebeiners he has endured. That would make George Hovland 30--in Nordic skiing years,...

Yellowstone snowmobile saga continues.(CCS nordic News)
December 1, 2004... On October 15, 2004, U.S. District Judge Clarence Brimmer ruled that the Clinton-era ban on snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park was invalid because it did not involve adequate public participation and failed to follow federal law. In...

Skiers and snowshoers left out in the cold by Forest Service proposed off road vehicle reforms.(CCS nordic News)
December 1, 2004... Conservation and recreation groups across the country are calling proposed new rules issued by the USDA Forest Service for off-road vehicle use on America's National Forest well-intentioned, but ineffective. Winter Wildlands Alliance is...

Search underway for head of U.S. Ski Hall of Fame and Museum.(CCS nordic News)
December 1, 2004... The U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame is looking for a Chief Executive Officer. After 50 years of operating primarily with a volunteer staff, the Board of Directors is searching for someone to, "share our vision of the future for USNSHF&M," says...

Jeannie Wall joins the USSMA board of directors.(CCS nordic News)
December 1, 2004... The United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA) announced the appointment of Jeannie Wall to the USSMA's board of directors. Wall was the only woman to represent the United States in the World Ski Mountaineering Championships held in...

Ski Maine Hall of Fame inducts ten.(Maine)
December 1, 2004... Ski legends spanning several generations, including the organizer of Maine's winter carnivals in the 1920s and a present day national freestyle ski champion and film maker are part of the Maine Ski Hall of Fame Class of 2004. "The 10...

Mirror Lake Inn to offer backcountry ski adventure.(New York)
December 1, 2004... Mirror Lake Inn, a luxury resort and spa located in Lake Placid, NY, is offering a guided backcountry ski adventure the weekend of Jan. 28-30, 2005. The 10-mile journey will take place in the High Peaks Wilderness area in the heart of the...

Vermont ski resorts offer skiers their own website.(Vermont)
December 1, 2004... Personalized home pages, an interactive destination guide and text messaged snow reports are just a few of the online options available to skiers and riders seeking to keep current on Vermont ski resort conditions, employment opportunities,...

New Green Bay park may include cross country ski trails.(Wisconsin)
December 1, 2004... Excerpted from Green Bay News-Chronicle Paul and Evelyn Brookhyser, of Oregon, Wisconsin, have offered to donate 23 acres of land they own for "educational and recreational uses" as a Kewaunee County park. The couple has asked that a task...

CAT Ski clinics.(Wisconsin)
December 1, 2004... Wisconsin skier and inventor Dale Niggeman announced a schedule of CAT Ski clinics around the upper Midwest. The CAT (Classical All Terrain) ski was introduced two years ago as an alternative to roller skis. The CAT ski is not restricted...

Bear Creek Hideaway to open.(Montana)
December 1, 2004... Bear Creek Hideaway, a new facility in Jardine, Montana just outside Gardiner is now open for cross country and free-heel skiers. They boast high altitude conditioning and a ski season that lasts through May. The mountain guesthouse sits just...

Major upgrades at Sovereign Lake.(Montana)
December 1, 2004... It's been a very busy summer and fall at Sovereign Lake Nordic Center in Kelowna, BC as the club ramps up to play host to the first North American World Cup event in a decade. Projects have included tuning up the World Cup trails as well as...

Cross country.(national team News)
December 1, 2004... United States cross country skiers participated in an intensive two-week training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center outside San Diego during the end of September. Training at sea level for more than a week" is just what we were looking...

Jumping/Nordic combined.(national team News)
December 1, 2004... Nordic combined skier Eric Camerota recorded the longest jump of the day in the first round Sept. 19 and held on to win a ski jumping SuperTour contest staged by the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove, Ill. Camerota jumped 73 and 71 meters on...

Ski Balls to kick off countdown to Torino.(national team News)
December 1, 2004... The countdown to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy has begun. The annual Ski and Snowboard Balls hosted by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation events took place in six cities across the country: San Francisco (Oct. 1), Silicon...

Canadian Olympic Committee endorses country's first centre of excellence.(national team News)
December 1, 2004... CODA (Canadian Olympic Development Authority) has a new partner supporting its vision to create the nation's first Canadian Centre of Sport Excellence. The Canadian Olympic Committee gave its full endorsement to the project planned for...

Winter Feels Good honored.(skibiz News)
December 1, 2004... The Winter Feels Good program was conceived and developed by SnowSports Industries of America (SIA) and launched last September at a Capital Hill press conferences hosted by SIA and the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). The program has...

Hatcher Pass lodge.(Alaska)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Groomed trails starting at the lodge at 3,000' feet and rising to 4,000 feet at Gold Cord Bowl. A variety of skiing for all ability levels. Most of trail system set within the Independence Mine State Historical Park near Hatcher Pass. Lodge...

Bear Valley Cross Country.(California)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Nestled in the super scenic High Sierra and surrounded by two wilderness areas, Bear Valley Cross Country offers some of the finest striding and skating anywhere! With impeccable grooming, expansive meadows, scenic ridge tops, snowshoeing,...

Kirkwood Cross Country center.(California)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Above all the rest with a base elevation of 7,800 feet and 80 kilometers of machine groomed trails; Kirkwood Cross Country offers the most spectacular scenery and the most exciting terrain in the west. Cross country day lodge, ski school, ski...

Northstar-at-Tahoe's Nordic ski and snowshoe center.(California)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... 50 kilometers of Nordic trails, Northstar-at-Tahoe is your Nordic headquarters, offering snowshoe rentals, skate, striding and telemark skiing equipment. Group and private lessons are available from certified instructors. Nordic tours and...

Sorensen's and Hope Valley resorts.(California)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Your resort for all seasons in the Sierra Nevada... Sorensen's offers cozy housekeeping cabins, many with wood burner stoves, and delicious, homemade cuisine in the Country Cafe, serving 7 days per week. Located on the eastern edge of...

Glen Eden resort.(Colorado)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Surrounded by high country cattle ranches and National Forerst, this small resort north of Steamboat Springs offers the best lodging value in NW Colorado. More than 80km of perfectly groomed skiing. Unlimited backcountry trails and world...

Latigo Nordic ranch.(Colorado)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Latigo is scenic and secluded. Experience warm western hospitality, great accommodations, wonderful food and superb skiing. Enjoy a wide ranging and varied trail network through pine forests, aspen glades and open meadows groomed for classic...

Vista Verde guest & ski touring ranch.(Colorado)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Romance and adventure await at a secluded Western ranch 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs. 30kin of groomed trails, unlimited backcountry in the surrounding National Forest, plus sleigh rides, horseback riding and more. Beautiful log...

North Valley Trails.(Idaho)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... The North Valley Trails, located just north of Sun Valley in the heart of Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area, boasts 125 km of world-class Nordic skiing amid breathtaking scenery. Complimenting the trail system is historic Galena...

Marquette county convention and visitors bureau.(Michigan)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Who would have thought that putting two boards together was about anything but building? Not in Marquette County Michigan where boards are about skiing. With over 200 inches of snow, each winter and ten individual trails to choose from,...

A place in the woods.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Cozy, secluded, and newer log cabin resort on beautiful Turtle River Lake, Bemidji, MN is the perfect setting to enjoy nature and your favorite winter activities. 20 km xc ski trails begin at your cabin's door. Ice fishing, ice skating,...

Central Gunflint ski trail system--Bearskin & Golden Eagle Lodges.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Nationally renown skiing on 70k of snowcat-groomed trails with a dependable average snowfall of 120" Groomed for traditional and skate skiing accommodating all levels of difficulties. Night skiing, snowshoe trails, sauna, heated waxing room,...

Central Gunflint ski trail system--Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Ski the deep snows of the Laurentian Highlands, from November to April in NE Minnesota with 10+ feet of annual snowfall. 80+ km of groomed forest trails-from cedar swamps to aspen ridges, lots of wildlife and boreal forest birds. Honeymoon...

Boundary country trekking.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Ski the Gunflint's Banadad Ski Trail--the BWCA's longest tracked trail. Part of 180 km Gunflint Nordic Trails. Exclusive silent sport lodging along the Banadad at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B, Little Ollie Ski-in Cabin and Wilderness Yurts....

Izaak Walton Inn.(Montana)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... A place where time stands still and lets you catch up. Located on the southern tip of Glacier National Park. This year round historic Great Northern Railroad Hotel hosts over 30km of groomed cross country ski trails. Ski shop, rentals,...

Lone Mountain Ranch.(Montana)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Historic guest ranch in the heart of Montana's Yellowstone Country. Cozy, comfortable log cabins, renowned cuisine, 75 km ski trails expertly groomed for both skating and striding, packed snowshoe trails, naturalist guided ski tours into...

Yellowstone Expeditions.(Montana)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... This is the way Yellowstone Park in winter was meant to be experienced. Join our seasoned ski guides for an unforgettable Yurt and xc skiing adventure. We offer 5-day wilderness cross country ski tours from our Yurt Camp at the Grand Canyon...

The balsams wilderness.(New Hampshire)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Deep in the great north woods of New Hampshire's White Mountains, this destination resort offers 90km of tracked, groomed and annotated trails for both classical and skate skiing. Naturalist guided tours and limitless backcountry skiing....

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation.(New Hampshire)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Jackson Village is the home of the internationally renowned Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Nordic skiing is part of local culture and tradition here. The Foundation's trails interlace the village linking many lodging and restaurant...

The Nordic Center at Waterville Valley.(New Hampshire)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Ski over 70 km of trails or pristine backcountry wilderness in the scenic splendor of the White Mountains National Forest. Wide trails, expertly groomed by new Pisten Bully cat for both classic or skate. Located in an alpine village w/shops,...

Garnet Hill lodge.(New York)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Discover Adirondack skiing and the East's greatest wilderness! Ski-in and skiout on 55 km of trails with daily grooming for skate and classic skiing. The ski center at Garnet Hill features a PSIA-certified ski school with lessons daily and a...

Lapland Lake Nordic vacation center.(New York)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... "Best in the Mid-Atlantic" 2002 & 2003--Best XC Ski Resort Poll Adirondack splendor, Finnish hospitality! Owned & operated 26 years by Olympian Olavi Hirvonen and family 50km trails: 38km meticulously snowcat groomed for all abilities;...

Mohonk Mountain House.(New York)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... A superlative skiing experience! Mohonk Mountain House, a 251-room National Historic Landmark hotel located 90 miles north of New York City, is home to 50km (33 miles) of groomed trails, perfect for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing....

Trapp family lodge.(Vermont)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Home to the country's first and finest cross country ski center and the family who inspired "The Sound of Musics." Over 100k of trails wind through 2,700 acres with magnificent mountain views. 700 Trapp Hill Rd., Stowe, VT 05672....

Methow Valley.(Washington)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Located in North Central Washington, this destination area offers over 200 km of groomed trails. Experience blue skies, dry snow and rugged vistas. Ski from your front door, lodge to lodge or go hut to hut. Ready for more adventure--try heli...

Okanogan county.(Washington)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Home to nearly 300 kilometers of machine-groomed, unrepeated trails surrounded by more than a million acres of national wilderness and forest lands. The Methow Valley comprises one of the largest nordic centers in North America. From novice...

Sun mountain lodge.(Washington)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Spectacular mountaintop resort on 3,000 acres. Ski from your door on the famous Methow Valley trail system with 200 kilometers of groomed magic. PSIA fully-certified ski school. Full service ski shop with complete rentals. DiRoNA Award...

Palmquist's the farm.(Wisconsin)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Discover why so many guests return year after year to Wisconsin's oldest cross-country ski destination! Delight in our Northwoods ranch/inn atmosphere featuring cozy lodging in a handcrafted log Inn or cabins with fireplaces, 35 km of gently...

Telemark resort.(Wisconsin)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... The perfect destination for inspiring cross country skiing, comfortable lodging and terrific dining. 129-room Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired lodge and 58 condos with over 100 km of connecting trails, including the XC Fever man-made snow trail,...

Yellowstone national park lodges.(Wyoming)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Yellowstone's only in-park lodging, restaurants, and activities during the winter. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful SnowLodge offer ski drops to great trails and our Bear Den ski shops offer...

Quebec City.(Canada)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... North America's most European city is also a mecca for cross country skiing. The region boasts the largest number of ski centers (32) in Quebec and over 2,000 km of groomed trails that wind through winterscapes of exceptional beauty. All...

Stokely Creek Lodge.(Canada)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Stokely Creek Lodge, located just north of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, has 135 km of wilderness trails and is one of the premier Nordic ski locations in North America. The well marked trails offer skiing challenges for all levels of skiers...

Mile Marker Sports[SM]: holiday 2004: featuring the full line of Temperature Tuned Clothing by SportHill.
December 1, 2004... Seasons greetings from Mile Marker Sports The dark, cold days of winter work a certain magic that forces your daily workout to change. Running and cycling during the warm summer months turns into running, cross country skiing, snow...

The curse of darkness.(off Track)
December 1, 2004... Upon entering our rental ski cabin, I knew something was wrong when I felt no desire to remove my heavy coat. Flicking several switches produced no light and confirmed my suspicion: this was not going to be the sultry and luminous haven from...

G3 debuts backcountry skis.(skibiz News)
December 1, 2004... G3 will introduce three models of backcountry skis for men and one model for women. The new models were designed with industry-veteran Paul Parker, who previously worked on the Tua ski line. They are designed for both telemark and alpine...

Quebec: unique in North America.
December 1, 2004... Cross-Country Skiing Gourmet skiing From one delectable landscape to another Winter 2004-2005 Our wilderness air is like sparkling champagne. The powdery snow is a luscious veloute. And for that touch of romance, we have...