Cross Country Skier articles from January 2003, page 2

Cross Country Skier archives from January 2003

Craftsbury Outdoor Center. (Vermont).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Located in the heart of Vermont's prime snow belt, we offer 135 kilometers of trails with 85 kilometers groomed for classical and skate skiing. We maintain 50 kilometers of Vermont's end-to-end Catamount Ski Trail for backcountry skiing, 10...

Methow Valley. (Washington).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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...

Sun Mountain Lodge. (Washington).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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...

Justin Trails Resort. (Wisconsin).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Ski out the back door on 18 m of groomed Nordic tracks for skating and striding. One stop recreation shopping includes rental of skate and classic skis and snowshoes. Lodging in suites and cabins with whirlpool, fireplace, queen or king bed,...

Mercer Lake Resort. (Wisconsin).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Unique skier designated lodging secluded from snowmobiles ensure a peaceful winter wonderland experience. Ten minutes from Minocqua Winter Park and some of the best xc skiing in the Midwest. Access to over 200 km of trails. Deluxe...

Northwest Wisconsin. (Wisconsin).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A region steeped in rich Nordic tradition and heritage, Home of the American Birkebeiner Trail, Telemark Resort, Chequamegon National Forest and over 60 xc ski and snowshoe trail systems of hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails set in the...

Palmquist's Farm. (Wisconsin).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Western style Ranch/Inn. Log lodge and cabins with fireplaces. 35km groomed trails. Weekend and midweek specials. Finnish sauna, sleigh rides, Saturday evening folk music. Delicious home cooked meals provided. Equipment rental including...

Telemark Resort. (Wisconsin).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The perfect destination for inspiring cross country skiing, comfortable lodging and terrific dining. 129-room Frank Lloyd Wright inspired lodge and 58 condos set in the midst of a 101 kilometer, 17 trail system in Wisconsin's magnificent...

Stokely Creek Lodge. (Canada).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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 and...

Learning to ski. (Off Track).
January 1, 2003... I grew up in New England but never skied there. According to my mother, downhill skiing was for rich people who didn't mind breaking their legs. Cross country skiing was for Norwegians and oddballs. We did a lot of sledding in those days. ...

Unhappy landings. (Off Track).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... This past spring a Pisten Bully 130D groomer was jettisoned by an Alaska Army guard helicopter as it was being airlifted to the Thomas Training Center at 5,700 feet. The helicopter was loosing power and altitude and to avoid crashing, the...