Cross Country Skier articles from January 2005

Cross Country Skier archives from January 2005

Join the race.(fresh Snow)
January 1, 2005... Last month we presented the findings of a readership survey conducted last year. Before the survey we made our editorial decisions based on gut feelings about what we thought our readers wanted to see in the magazine. A broad and deep network...

Cold.(frozen World)
January 1, 2005... Daybreak. The sun lifts reluctantly above the dark line of the horizon. Chimney smoke rises straight, unbending. There is not a breath of wind. It is cold; this much you know. How cold? You can check the thermometer, but you know there...

Cold hands and feet.(balanced Life)
January 1, 2005... During these, the coldest days of winter, sometimes cross country skiing does not make much sense. Once the mercury plummets below zero, seemingly endless clothing layers no longer stave off the piercing cold biting our fingers and feet. Yet...

Sideslipping away.(technique & Training)
January 1, 2005... Editor's Note: This issue's T&T photos look different due to the complications that sometimes arise with weather, photography and deadlines. We hope this will adequately illustrate the text thanks the wonders of modern technology. Many...

The Masters World Cup: anyone can do it!(competitive Edge)
January 1, 2005... I'm going to preface this column by admitting that I fully realize most readers of Cross Country Skier aren't diehard ski racers. Like most folks, you may really like the sport. You may also find yourself hopping in an occasional event like a...

Five faces of glide wax.(kick & Glide)
January 1, 2005... Glide wax turns up with different faces: liquids, solid rub-ons, pastes, powders and iron-on paraffin-based waxes. Each of these forms caters to a decidedly different skier or waxer. Liquid waxes are a rapidly growing glide wax. Quick and...

Backcountry 101.
January 1, 2005... You know that four-wheel drive SUV sitting in your driveway? Use it! You've skied resorts and groomed trails; maybe you're even a bit bored, but advances in gear and safety equipment now make it easy for skiers to find that path less...

The best avalanche is no avalanche.
January 1, 2005... On your days off the snow, when you're slugging away in the office dreaming about the upcoming weekend, see what the local forecaster says about snowpack trends. Following the snowpack activity during the week will give you an idea as to...

Meet Zach Caldwell.
January 1, 2005... Maybe you noticed Zach Caldwell at last year's Birkie. He wasn't skiing--he was driving. Driving his truck down footpaths to the start, squealing into the field with minutes to spare. Brushing skis and handing them to skiers literally as...

Diamonds are a skier's best friend: stone griding.
January 1, 2005... At the 2002 Olympics, the Swedes and the Germans combined resources to fly a Tazzari stone grinder in from Sweden. They rented a house and shop close to the Olympic venue in order to be on the spot with the most up-to-date stone grinding...

Top guns: biathletes train in skiing and shooting.
January 1, 2005... Early Norwegian skiers lacked groomed and marked trails. Like cross country skiers today, their journeys went uphill. They schussed down boulder zones rivaling mogul course. They dodged spruce and birch trees like champion slalom skiers....

The fine art of skiing.
January 1, 2005... Cross Country Skier is proud to present The Fine Art of Skiing 2005, our annual look at fine art celebrating the sport of Nordic skiing. This year our art collection has expanded and we present our largest gallery to date. Several of the...

A pilgrimage of the Nordic variety touring Norway's peer gynt ski region.
January 1, 2005... As Mecca is to Muslims and the Vatican is to Catholics, Norway is to the devout Nordic skier. So when my wife Kathy and I were invited to join our friends Mary and Lori Franson at the mountain resort village of Gala. it was time to make the...

Inga Lami: girls just want to have fun.
January 1, 2005... With Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun blasting from the loudspeakers at Birkebeiner Stadium, site of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Norway a veritable sea of red assembled for the start of the Inga Lami. The sister event to the...

Destination guide.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... High Meadows Ranch ... . STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO THE HIDDEN SECRET of the Rockies. Offering 20K of groomed trails near the Steamboat ski area. Log lodges with upscale accommodations--two, three and five bedrooms. Western gourmet...

Skitown: Duluth & Minnesota's North Shore.
January 1, 2005... "Cross country skiing on the North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the Midwest's great winter adventures," I thought as I surveyed a visual feast from an overlook at Tettegouche State Park. The panorama before me included ice-covered...

New stuff: a collection of the newest gear, apparel and products for winter enthusiasts.
January 1, 2005... Head, Ears, Fingers and Toes. Presenting a selection of fine apparel to keep your extremities warn this winter. Smartwool Socks SmartWool has perfected the science of sock fit with their SmartFit System. Combining an elastic...

Auburn Ski Club.
January 1, 2005... Founded in 1928, the Auburn Ski Club is located near the Boreal Ski Area on Donner Summit, California. "The Auburn Ski Club location was actually land purchased from a sheepherder the founders knew. They were movers and shakers. Old time ski...

Ice skating marathons: the newest way to enjoy winter.
January 1, 2005... The thermometer outside the window clearly reads winter. The skis are waxed and ready. The late sunrise and early sunset add urgency to a trip outdoors. But where's the snow? For many Nordic ski enthusiasts, the lack of good snow the past few...

Fireside: a couple that skis together ... Tracey & Patrick Cote.
January 1, 2005... "Since skiing and other outdoor sports are so much a part of who we are, I think it would be impossible to marry someone who didn't have that same passion," exclaims Tracey Cote. "Since Patrick and I like the same activities, we spend a lot...

Burke cross country gears up for season.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... The Farmers Almanac predicts a cold, snowy winter in northern New England, and the operators of the Burke X-C Ski Area are ready. Between December and April, Cheryl and Geoff Boone machine-groom a 75-kilometer trail system in East Burke...

Jackson ski touring signs easement deed.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, in Jackson, New Hampshire announced the signing of an easement deed by the Wentworth Owner's Association in Jackson, which grants to the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation perpetual use of their land for two...

Badger state games' Nordic events to welcome out-of-state skiers.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... In an effort to boost participant numbers, the Wisconsin Sports Development Corp. has announced that it will permit out of state skiers to participate in the open classes of all Nordic skiing events in the 2005 Badger State Games. The games,...

Yellowstone National Park open for snowmobiling in 2004/2005.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... According to a statement released by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Yellowstone National Park will be open for all winter activities during 2004/2005, including snowmobiling. The park was scheduled to open for its traditional...

24 hours of telemark.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... If you want to get some kilometers under your belt early in the ski season, consider the 24 Hours of Telemark cross country ski race. This race is for skiers of all abilities and motivations. The 2005 will mark the fifth year of the event. A...

Central Cross Country Skiing.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) has accepted the resignation of Tim Miner as Program Manager. CXC officers have determined that for this season all programs are well in place and the board of directors will initiate a search for a new...

Silver Star introduces 75 K race.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... The recently organized Silver Star Nordic Club is a new club comprised of skiers who ski at Silver Star Mountain in Kelowna, BC. The newest initiative of the club is forming an event organizing committee to organize and run a new 75 km...

Owl Creek Chase Nordic race attracts olympic hopefuls with new FIS status.(CCS Nordic News)
January 1, 2005... The popular Owl Creek Chase Nordic ski marathon between Aspen and Snowmass has been awarded a position as one of four races in the prestigious FIS North American Marathon Cup series this winter. The Owl Creek Chase has also won a bid to be on...

Early season World Cup action.(national team News)
January 1, 2005... Kris Freeman was the top U.S. skier in the 15K classic World Cup in Kuusamo, Finland on November 28. He shook off a frustrating performance 24 hours earlier where he finished 70th in the 15K freestyle. His 24th place finish in the 15K classic...

Chevrolet renews USSA partnership.(national team News)
January 1, 2005... Chevrolet has announced it will renew its current partnership with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding through 2007.The sponsorship, in its tenth season, supports the...

U.S. biathletes preparing for season openers in Norway.(U.S. Biathlon)
January 1, 2005... As some light snow hit the eastern United States, many of the top US Biathletes were in the central Norwegian town of Beitostolen preparing for the kickoff of the international biathlon season. Team members training with Coach Algis...

Beckie Scott commits to leading Canadian Cross Country Ski Team to 2006 Olympic Winter Games.(Cross Country Canada)
January 1, 2005... Beckie Scott has declared she will lead the Canadian Cross Country Ski Team to the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy With a focus on competing at the 2005 World Championships in Obertsdorf, Germany, Scott will ski a reduced...

New development strategy surges Canadian Biathlon athletes towards 2006 olympic games.(national team News)
January 1, 2005... A new crop of Biathlon Canada's Olympic hopefuls are aiming to make their mark among the world's best in this final World Cup season before the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. A biathlon development program, created in 1999...

Subaru Factory Team to celebrate 10th anniversary.(national team News)
January 1, 2005... The Subaru Factory Team will celebrate its tenth anniversary season with the return of team veterans Olympian-Ears Flora, Olympian-Kristina Joder Casey, Nathan Schultz, Dave Stewart, Abigail Larson, Eric Meyer, Justin Easter, Kristina...

Exel splits with Karhu.(skibiz News)
January 1, 2005... After only a brief alliance, Exel is parting company with its U.S. distributor Karhu. Instead, Exel will open a North American subsidiary based in Georgia,Vermont. The subsidiary will support Exel's cross country ski and Nordic walking pole...

Changes at Alpina.(skibiz News)
January 1, 2005... A quiet reorganization at Hanover, NH-based Alpina took place this summer as Director of Brand Development, Frank Thibodeau, purchased the company from the retiring Roll Schaeffer. Steve Kvinlaug, VP and Cross Country Product. Maager, has...

Bear Valley Cross Country.(California)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... 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 Winter Sports & XC Ski Resort.(California)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Ski 85km of groomed trails and miles of marked backcountry trails. PSIA instruction, tours and rentals. Snowshoeing, tubing with handle tow, outdoor spa, children's programs and dog sled rides. Comfortable lodging and delicious meals,...

Sorensen's and Hope Valley Resorts.(California)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Vista Verde Guest & Ski Touring Ranch.(Colorado)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Romance and adventure await at a secluded Western ranch 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs. 30km of groomed trails, unlimited backcountry in the surrounding National Forest, plus sleigh rides, horseback riding and more. Beautiful log cabins,...

North Valley Trails.(Idaho)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... Who would have thought that putting two boards together was about anything but building? Not in Marquette Country, Michigan where boards are about skiing. With over 200 inches of snow, each winter and ten individual trails to choose from,...

Sunday River Inn & Cross Country Ski Center.(Maine)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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,...

Boundary Country Trekking.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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....

Cascade Lodge.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Central Gunflint Ski Trail System--Bearskin & Golden Eagle Lodges.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Lutsen Resort.(Minnesota)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Izaak Walton Inn.(Montana)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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,...

Yellowstone Expeditions.(Montana)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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 Nordic Center at Waterville Valley.(New Hampshire)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Mohonk Mountain House.(New York)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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....

Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center.(New York)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... "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;...

Methow Valley.(Washington)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Crossing skis.(off Track)
January 1, 2005... My husband Sinan and I have never felt the impulse to cross over into downhill skiing, despite the urging of friends who can't comprehend our perverse insistence on skiing the ups with the downs. The closest we've ever come to downhill...

Sun Mountain Lodge.(Washington)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... 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)
January 1, 2005... The perfect destination for inspiring cross country skiing, comfortable lodging and terrific dining. 58129room Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired lodge and 58 condos with over 100 km of connecting trails, including the XC Fever man-made snow trail,...

Far Hills Inn.(Canada)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Outstanding cross country network and elegant 72 bedroom mountain top resort located 50 miles north of Montreal. For more than 30 years Eastern Canada's premier cross country resort. Award winning cuisine and romantic piano bar. Indoor pool,...

Station touristique Duchesnay.(Canada)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Station touristique Duchesnay, located 30 minutes from Quebec City, is a network of maintained and patrolled trails that have a total of 127 km in a loop for classic skiing and 24 km for skate skiing. Here, you'll find 13 quality circuits, 5...

Stokely Creek Lodge.(Canada)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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...