Cross Country Skier articles from January 2003

Cross Country Skier archives from January 2003

Many stories told with one common voice. (Fresh Snow).(love of cross country skiing)(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... This is the last issue of the 2002-2003 season--the end of the second year since the rebirth of Cross Country Skier. In two very short seasons we've delivered eight issues and almost a thousand pages of stories about cross country skiing. ...

Letters to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2003... The only way for us to know what's on your mind is to hear from you. Keep the letters coming. Dear Cross Country Skier, Many thanks for reviving Cross Country Skier magazine. So far your team of writers is more than meeting my...

Aged to perfection: exercise is the answer to a healthy later life. (A Balanced Life).
January 1, 2003... Researchers have found the fountain of youth. It's true. It's exercise. Recent studies have shown that exercise throughout the lifespan: * Boosts your brainpower. * Sharpens memory. * Counters depression. * Improves...

Going downhill. (Training & Technique).
January 1, 2003... Downhill skiing on any type of equipment is a lot like riding a bike--the balance acquired from spending time on skis is far more important than any specific technique. Practice these suggested activities to increase your comfort and relaxation...

Advanced kick waxing methods. (Kick & Glide).
January 1, 2003... Unlike glide waxing, kick waxing must be done to suit a particular skier's ability and needs. Many skiers just want kick and don't really care about glide. For those skiers who want good, durable grip as well as fast gliding skis, read on. ...

The Birkie turns 30.(American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet races)(related article: In fond memory)
January 1, 2003... Tony Wise would be pleased. His promotion of Nordic skiing in America's northland took hold in a big way. In 2003, cross country ski enthusiasts will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet, races that draw...

Karl Andresen: a Birkie original.(American Birkebeiner race)
January 1, 2003... For most participants, the American Birkebeiner is a race against time. When the cannon sounds and they kick off toward toward Hayward, Wis., they are thinking: Will I move up a wave? Will better skis, more expensive wax or an extra helping of...

Summer skiing in New Zealand. (`Ow ya goin' there?).(Waiorau Snow Farm)(U.S. Ski Team's month of training)
January 1, 2003... Mary Lee gives the impression that she could grab two sheep by their necks and sheer them simultaneously. Lee and her husband, John Lee, own the Waiorau (pronounced why rau) Snow Farm near Wanaka, New Zealand. She exudes confidence and...

Spring training for cross country skiers.(JD Downing's Oregon Spring 2002 Training and Technique Camp)
January 1, 2003... Reading the description of JD Downing's Oregon Spring 2002 Training and Technique Camp, I was beginning to wonder what I had got myself into. I do some ski training, and I race on skis now and then, but this looked serious. The brochure copy...

The little things that make you faster. (Competitive Edge).(equipment and supplies)(training)
January 1, 2003... Whether you are new to racing or a seasoned veteran, there are little things that can save you seconds or even minutes in a ski race. Even after twenty-plus years of citizen racing, I seem to learn a few new things every season. Equipment...

Shooting stars.(biathlon competitions)
January 1, 2003... Some historians believe biathlon originated in Norway about 4,000 years ago, as documented by rock carvings of two men stalking animals on skis. From the 1700s on, biathlon played a military role; armed skiers protected the Scandinavian...

Yoga and skiing: a natural fit.
January 1, 2003... Watch any four year old on skis and you will see the ideal student. Agile and relaxed, kids find every stride a great adventure and almost every stumble or crash brings a smile. Encouraging similar attitudes in adult skiers is one important...

National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation.(nonprofit organization)
January 1, 2003... "Let's go to the Olympics," I said to my son a few weeks before the games in Salt Lake City. I had found on the Internet that there were cheap airfares and available housing. My son, Reid Lutter, is founder and president of the National Cross...

Skiing at the Whitegrass Touring Center. (Woodstoves, Snow Farming & Chip).(West Virginia)
January 1, 2003... First question: Is this is going to be a good year? "It's started out to be the best season ever... the people, the weather, the business." In this man's world, every year is a good year, but some just have better snow. Such is life at...

Yurt to yurt in the boundary country.
January 1, 2003... The boundary country of northern Minnesota is best known as the premier wilderness canoeing destination in the United States. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a region of over one million acres. It is comprised of hundreds of lakes, rivers,...

VOmax Essentials. (New stuff: a collection of the newest gear and apparel for winter enthusiasts.).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In the past VOmax garments have been available only to the team and club market. However, in response to the overwhelming number of requests by individual athletes VOmax is now offering the VOmax Essentials collection. The selection of Nordic...

Craft.USA Shift Windstopper Jacket. (New stuff: a collection of the newest gear and apparel for winter enthusiasts.).
January 1, 2003... From Scandinavia, Craft-USA offers a complete line of performanceNordic apparel including base layers and outerwear. With front panels lined with Gore's Windstopper, the Shift Jacket features stretch side panels, reflective piping and a rear...

Arc'Teryx Gamma MX jacket. (New stuff: a collection of the newest gear and apparel for winter enthusiasts.).
January 1, 2003... The Gamma MX is a technical jacket made with a combination of new lightweight Polartec "Power Shield" and Schoeller[R] Dynamic fabric that offers increased durability, protection from cold and wet weather and great wind resistance, perfect for...

Sierra designs women's M8 jacket. (New stuff: a collection of the newest gear and apparel for winter enthusiasts.).
January 1, 2003... A do-it-all soft shell for dawn to dark alpine pursuits--ice climbing, backcountry skiing, peak bagging. Polartec's versatile Power Shield[TM] fabric wraps all your layers into one material. Power Shield[TM] provides resistance from cold, wind,...

GO LITE Stealth wind shirt. (New stuff: a collection of the newest gear and apparel for winter enthusiasts.).
January 1, 2003... With GO LITE'S WindStopper[R] N2S[TM] Stealth top, you can wear just one garment for a wide variety of conditions with no need to add or subtract layers. The Stealth is a lightweight, comfortable next-to-skin shirt, combining the proven wind...

Steger Mukluks. (New stuff: a collection of the newest gear and apparel for winter enthusiasts.).
January 1, 2003... Steger moosehide mukluks are twice as warm and less than half the weight of traditional pac boots. They are made in the northern Cree style and have been the standard for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions for years. These boots are extremely...

Alpina Sports & Madshus introduce women's cross country ski line. (2003/2004 Product Preview).
January 1, 2003... Building from their research on the product needs and desires of female cross country skiers, Alpina Sports USA has worked with their manufacturers to create skis with better grip, more comfort and simple uncomplicated designs. In the...

New women's boots. (2003/2004 Product Preview).(ski boots from Alpina Sports)
January 1, 2003... Complimenting the women's cross country ski line is Alpina's new women's cross country boot line designed to deliver women-specific performance enhancements. The totally new, seven-boot model line spans every category of cross country--racing,...

Alpina 2003/2004 cross country boot line gets new models, fresh styling. (2003/2004 Product Preview).(Alpina Sports)
January 1, 2003... Starting with its top of the line SK2004 skating boot, Alpina has focused on creating cleaner new lines, adding new materials, and very specific function designs at all levels. New to the racing category is the Pursuit, which has been built to...

Alpina Sports to expand "Solution" ski sizing system. (2003/2004 Product Preview).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Alpina simplified ski sizing system, dubbed the "Solution," has been in use for two years. In 2003-2004 the concept will be expanded to the entire Alpina ski line as well as selected Madshus models. The system utilizes a specially...

Crispi's new CXT light Tele/BC boot. (2003/2004 Product Preview).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Last year, Crispi, best known for its top end Tele boots, unveiled a new kind of boot, the Touring CXT. This year, the deep metallic blue CXT is designed to compete toe-to-toe with the comfort and soft flex characteristics of leather, but...

New Toko products for 2003/2004. (2003/2004 Product Preview).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... HelX is Toko's newest and most advanced wax. Fluorine Telemores, HelX's key ingredients, are touted as providing never-before-seen gliding properties, extreme acceleration ratios and a top terminal velocity. At the 2002 Olympic games and...

Nordic Cruising '03/04 from Fischer Skis. (2003/2004 Product Preview).
January 1, 2003... After a successful first season debut, Fischer's Nordic Cruising returns in 2003/04 with an expanded line. Fischer's Wide Body Technology (WBT) is the original concept behind Nordic Cruising, and is responsible for its stability and grip...

Crosskate off road roller skis. (Gear We've Tried).(616 Backcountry skate)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2003... Roller skis have evolved considerably over the years. Recently the development of off-road roller skis now allows people to "ski" in settings more similar to those in which they would encounter during the winter. The catch had always been that...

Dynaskate. (Gear We've Tried).(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2003... Dynaskate is the invention of Rune Doennestad, a 42-year-old electrical engineer from Tvedestrand, Norway. The idea for Dynaskate first surfaced during a roller ski race in 1993. The race was on a very rough surface and as the surface got...

Yoko roller ski glove. (Gear We've Tried).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2003... Yoko has rolled out a new full fingered, light weight glove designed specifically for roller skiing. The new 242 Rollerski glove has been specifically designed for hot summer training and eliminates the need for using a winter glove or a short...

Industry of Illusions Health and Fitness Industry Scams, Frauds, Fakes & Personal Trainers Exposed.(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... Written and self-published by Stephen Grisanti, "Industry of Illusions" examines the fitness industry and misleading information about weight loss diets. Grisanti offers 200 pages of his own observations about the America's obsession with...

Momentum: Chasing the Olympic Dream.(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... By Pete Vordenberg Out Your Backdoor Press Pete Vordenberg was hired as Assistant Coach with the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team following a career in cross country skiing that included two Olympics and several years on the U.S. Ski Team and...

Beckie Scott--Olympic Medalist Cross Country Skiing.(Audiovisual Review)
January 1, 2003... Produced by David McMahon and Lise Meloche XCZone Films The name Beckie Scott will go down in the annals of cross country skiing history as the first woman and only the second North American to ever win a medal in Olympic cross country...

Generation X-Ski.(Video Recording Review)
January 1, 2003... Produced by Andrew Newell X-Ski Films Andrew Newell is a member of the U.S. Ski Team's development squad. His personal enthusiasm for the sport of cross country skiing and his own athleticism are well documented in Generation X-Ski, his...

Freda Langell Nieters. (Fire side).(Interview)
January 1, 2003... Freda Langell Nieters has been skiing for over 60 years. A member of the 1952 Norwegian Olympic alpine team, Freda, 71, still enjoys skiing every other day. When Colorado's Keystone Resort opened in November 1970, Freda became a Nordic ski...

Birds of a feather. (Mother Nature).(author compares her enjoyment of winter months to that of several Nordic birds)(Column)
January 1, 2003... During the spring a robin builds her nest in the peak of the eaves of my neighbor's house, just above a large window. Beside the house, an old oak tree points a long, gnarled finger at the nest. The end of this branch is where the robin lands...

U.S. Biathlon adds two new suppliers. (CCS Nordic News).(Holmenkol Ski Waxes, Honey Stinger)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The United States Biathlon Association, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of biathlon, announced the addition of two new suppliers, Holmenkol Ski Waxes and Honey Stinger, to its supplier pool for the coming season. These...

Poster highlights American Birkebeiner's 30th anniversary. (CCS Nordic News).(skier Kelly Kimball Skillicorn to be featured in poster for ski marathon event)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... "Feel the Energy, Live the Dream" is exactly what Kelly Kimball Skillicorn of Winona, Minnesota, felt when she skated over the finish line to become the 1988 female champion of the American Birkebeiner ski marathon. It's also what she felt when...

Honey Stinger gel and bars to help athletes in 2003. (CCS Nordic News).(EN-R-G Foods Inc. to sponsor athletes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... EN-R-G Foods, Inc. announced the creation of a grassroots sponsorship program designed to help fuel athletes with its Honey Stinger line of honey-based energy gels and bars. The company is now accepting applications from individuals, teams, and...

Support nationwide search and rescue efforts. (CCS Nordic News).(Pyramid Ales and Lagers donates proceeds to National Association of Search and Rescue)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Pyramid Ales & Lagers is celebrating the seasonal release of Pyramid Snow Cap Ale with an opportunity to raise funds for search and rescue organizations nationwide. Visit the Snow Cap shop at www.PyramidBrew.com where a portion of your...

Winter equipment sales improving. (CCS Nordic News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... According to the Snowsports Industries America findings, cool weather is clearly more important to ski and snowboard sales than a weakened economy, a possible war or unemployment. Sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 1.4...

Stories from the Birkebeiner trail. (CCS Nordic News).(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... Skiers will have a chance to share their American Birkebeiner or Kortelopet experiences through a new book commemorating the Birkebeiner's 30th anniversary. Tentatively titled "Stories from the Trail: Commemorating 30 years of the American...

Winter Trails 2003. (CCS Nordic News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Winter Trails[TM] 2003 is the seventh annual fun day of snowshoeing for the entire family as well as the largest snowshoe festival in the United States. It is presented by American Hiking Society (AHS) and Snowlink.com, the official website for...

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation introduces Silver Gliders program. (CCS Nordic News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The staff at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF) located in Jackson Village, New Hampshire has introduced a cross country ski program for mature adults. The new Silver Gliders series has been created specifically for beginner and...

AirVantage adjustable insulation by W.L. Gore adds new dimension to outerwear insulation. (Gear We've Tried).
January 1, 2003... W.L. Gore & Associates, creator of Gore-Tex, Windstopper and other innovative products used in outdoor clothing, has rolled out another revolutionary technology that takes an new approach to insulting the outdoor enthusiast from the cold....

Soldier Hollow Olympic legacy. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The legacy from the 2002 Winter Olympics held at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah is cross country skiing for the masses. With an extensive schools program planned, Soldier Hollow invested in 10 kilometers of new easier trails, now part of a...

Frisco Nordic Center to shine at night. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Frisco Nordic Center in Colorado is planning to install experimental lighting on a three-kilometer loop this season. The lighted trail will be open several evenings each week. For more info regarding either xc centers in Frisco or...

Tamarack Lodge's Tour de Taste. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Tamarack Lodge in Mammoth Lakes, California celebrates its Tour de Taste on April 6. Situated on Twin Lakes at 9,000 feet above sea level and two miles outside of Mammoth Lakes, the lodge dates back to 1924. It was made famous by the Bob...

Spooner Lake XC skiing tips. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... On the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe is the Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area. Located on 9,000 acres of the Nevada State Parks on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, Spooner Lake XC has 80 kilometers of groomed trails. The Lake Tahoe Wilderness...

The Northwest's best kept secret. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, located in North Powder, Oregon is only 940 miles from Los Angeles, but for the most affordable snowcat tours it can't be beat. The snowcat brings skiers uphill to access 1,000-1,700 feet of vertical runs in 2,000...

West Yellowstone youth festival. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Young cross country skiers will find lots of competitive events in West Yellowstone, Montana on March 9. Kids aged 3-15 can participate in fun events such as an obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap on the Rendezvous Ski...

Northstar gets "green" ribbon. (West).
January 1, 2003... The California Integrated Waste Management Board named Northstar-at-Tahoe in Truckee, California a winner in the 2002 Waste Reduction Awards Program for the sixth consecutive year. Northstar has both alpine slopes and Cross Country and Telemark...

Ski For Light annual shindig. (West).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Imagine Nordic skiing up and down hills blindfolded or without the use of your legs. If you could do that, you could accomplish just about anything. Ski For Light is a nonprofit organization that exposes people with disabilities (visual or...

Telemark Resort adds machine-made snow. (Midwest).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Telemark Resort in Cable, Wisconsin has created the XC Fever Trail, a two-kilometer loop that will provide early season skiing with machine-made snow. Telemark Resort is the home of the American Birkebeiner, the marathon extravaganza that is...

Ski your way through college. (Midwest).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Michigan Tech University in Houghton, Michigan is one of just four colleges that have their own Nordic ski trail system. This year the university has invested more than $200,000 in improvements including 11 kilometers of new trails and new...

Minnesota expands trail system. (Midwest).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Minnesota Nordic Ski Association (MNSA) recently announced the results of their cross country ski trail survey for trails in Minnesota. MNSA worked closely with the Minnesota DNR Trails and Waterways Division to achieve the results. A...

Best undiscovered inn award. (East).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Inn at Mountain View Farm in East Burke, Vermont has been selected by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the year's best undiscovered inns. Selected as one of the top 30 great inns in the nation and the only representative in Vermont,...

Put your golf clubs in your ski bag. (East).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Okemo Valley Nordic Center in Ludlow, Vermont, features 28 kilometers of Nordic ski trails and 10 kilometers of snowshoe trails. Located at the Okemo Valley Golf Club, the Center has added all new rental equipment this year. But what is...

Bethel, Maine owns record for tallest snowman. (East).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The town of Bethel, Maine offers 120 kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails and is home to the Sunday River Inn, Bethel Inn and Carter's XC Ski Center. In 1999 the town set a Guinness Book record for the World's Tallest Snowman, a towering 113...

Friends of the Earth ski free. (East).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sleepy Hollow Inn in Huntington, Vermont offer its Friends of the Earth program whereby anyone who drives a hybrid, electric or bio-fuel diesel vehicle to the area receives a free day pass for both winter and summer recreation. No need to be a...

Galusha Hill offers simple overnights. (East).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Galusha Hill Backcountry Recreation Area in Topsham, Vermont offers free trail access to non-motorized trail enthusiasts. There are 900 acres of snowfields, glades and trails and great views. Accommodations include a hilltop log cabin, a yurt,...

More skiing just for women. (East).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Vermont Ski for Women is scheduled at Ole's Cross Country Ski Center in Warren, Vermont on February 16. The day includes a Classic Challenge and a Skating Challenge, where teams of women can be comprised of friends, relatives, or...

Tuonela Trails in Nova Scotia. (Canada).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In 1997 the Tuonela Trail Association was founded in the province of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, where the maritime's only lift-served Telemark hill exists. They boast 400 feet of vertical and a 1,400-foot run with steep chutes, a spaced maple...

Season pass to parks in Quebec. (Canada).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Consider planning a winter outing in one of Quebec's national parks, wildlife reserves or tourist centers. Sneak away for a romantic weekend or family vacation. Complete packages start at $39 per person per day. Huts and cabins start at $20 per...

Strathcona Wilderness Centre loves families. (Canada).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Three upcoming special family events at Strathcona Wilderness Center in Sherwood Park, Alberta are scheduled for this winter. On Sunday, January 26 the Ski Fest will include snow games, ski lessons and the "Track `n' Trails Time Will Tell"...

Bear Valley Cross Country. (California).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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...

Montecito-Sequoia XC Ski Winter Sports Resort. (California).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Ski 85km of groomed trails and miles of marked backcountry trails. PSIA instruction, tours and rentals. Snowshoeing, tubing with handle tow, outdoor spa and children's programs. Comfortable lodging, delicious meals available mid-week, weekends...

Royal Gorge. (California).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 330km, 90 trails create North America's largest cross country ski area. Spectacular vistas, 2 interconnect trails, 4 ski lifts, 10 warming huts, 4 trailside cafes and 2 overnight lodges complete this extraordinary resort. P.O. Box 1100 Soda...

Crested Butte Nordic Center. (Colorado).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Gorgeous scenery on 50K groomed trails PLUS endless backcountry to explore. Crested Butte Nordic Center for winter fun: cross country, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding. Colorado mountains, historic mining town, friendly atmosphere....

Glen Eden Resort. (Colorado).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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 class...

Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center. (Maine).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Tucked away in the woods just minutes away from the Sugarloaf/USA Resort Base Area, the Outdoor Center is home to the state's largest Nordic trail network and the site of limitless adventure. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are welcomed on...

Sunday River Inn & Cross Country Ski Center. (Maine).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Friendly mountain hospitality featuring a family style inn, 40 km of professionally groomed Nordic ski trails, innovative kids programming, terrain park and 12 km of wooded snowshoe trails. Amenities include a professionally staffed retail...

A Place in the Woods. (Minnesota).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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,...

Cascade Lodge. (Minnesota).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Located in the midst of Cascade River State Park overlooking Lake Superior. Historic main lodge, log cabins with fireplaces, some with kitchenette and whirlpool bath. Distinctive northwoods family restaurant. Great scenery on 50km of groomed...

Golden Eagle Lodge. (Minnesota).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Only resident on the lake and a silent sports only resort! Lakeside cabins w/fireplace and deluxe cabins w/whirlpool tubs. Dependable average snowfall of 120". Nationally renown skiing on 68k of snowcat groomed trails, all levels of...

Lutsen Resort. (Minnesota).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Experience the beauty and wonder of Lake Superior in the winter. Nearly 200km XC ski trails nearby. Lakeside lodging includes historic lodge rooms, log cabins, and town homes/condos. In-room fireplaces & whirlpools available. Swimming...

Maplelag. (Minnesota).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Experience one of the finest and most unique destination cross country ski resorts in the world. Bold claims, but this is what we have heard from our guest surveys! Super trails, user friendly; all you can eat family style meals; bottomless...

Izaak Walton Inn. (Montana).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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, Finnish...

Lone Mountain Ranch. (Montana).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Historic guest ranch in the heart of Montana's Yellowstone Country. Cozy, comfortable log cabins, renowned cuisine, 75km ski trails expertly groomed for both skating and striding, packed snowshoe trails, naturalist guided ski tours into...

Norsk. (New Hampshire).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... One of New England's oldest and finest Nordic centers, Norsk has 70 kilometers of trails that reflect over a quarter century of change and refinement. Cross country skiers and snowshoers will find ample snow just 90 minutes from Boston, with...

Waterville Valley Nordic Center. (New Hampshire).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 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. WVNC is located in an alpine village...

Garnet Hill Lodge & Cross Country Ski Center. (New York).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Discover Adirondack skiing and the East's greatest wilderness! Ski in and ski out 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...