Cross Country Skier articles from October 2002

Cross Country Skier archives from October 2002

Olympic memories. (Fresh Snow).
October 1, 2002... Welcome to another year of Cross Country Skier. Our first year was wild and wonderful. First, it was an outstanding learning experience as we refined our editorial philosophy as the season progressed. We are extremely grateful for your positive...

Letters to the editor.
October 1, 2002... The only way for us to know what's on your mind is to hear from you. Keep the letters coming. The revitalized Cross Country Skier is great. You've honored your commitment and sent every issue I paid for. When the cover of the last issue...

Outdoor recreation industry report calls for protection of backcountry areas. (Roadless Recreation).
October 1, 2002... The Outdoor Industry Foundation's Business for Wilderness program released a new report entitled "Protect Today, Play Tomorrow: The Importance of Roadless Area Conservation to Backcountry Recreation." The report profiles nine recreation...

Glenn Bond appointed Nordic Manager at Silver Star Mountain Resort. (While We Were Away ...).
October 1, 2002... Silver Star Mountain Resort announced the appointment of Mr. Glenn Bond as Manager, Nordic Operations effective September 1, 2002. Glenn brings many years of Nordic skiing experience as an elite athlete as well as formal education in ski resort...

Eloquence is its own reward: your writing skills might win a bed & breakfast inn. (While We Were Away ...).
October 1, 2002... Nancy and John Miller, the owners of the Chippanock Inn in New Hampshire have decided it's time to pass their historic home on a new owner. While most people would contact a real estate agent and put the property on the market, the Millers are...

Outdoor Life Network continues ski coverage. (While We Were Away ...).
October 1, 2002... This summer Outdoor Life Network was reportedly considering dropping ski coverage for the 2002/2003 season. For the past several years, Outdoor Life (OLN) has been the exclusive home of Nordic ski coverage on the World Cup and major elite...

John Caldwell steps down as President of the New England Nordic Ski Association. (While We Were Away ...).
October 1, 2002... John Caldwell, of Putney, VT has stepped down from his position of Chairman and President of the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA). Caldwell has been instrumental in its growth in New England and in the United States. He was a member...

2002 Olympians highlight '03 Nordic teams. (CCS Nordic News).
October 1, 2002... Luke Bodensteiner, Nordic Director for the United States Ski Team has announced members of the 2003 team. The group includes six cross country racers, three ski jumpers and five Nordic combined skiers. Cross Country-- Kris Freeman, 21,...

Cascade Designs Inc. presented with Moving Mountains Award. (CCS Nordic News).
October 1, 2002... The Moving Mountain Award, given annually at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Trade Show, was presented Friday, August 9, 2002 to Cascade Designs Inc. The Award is given by a national coalition of non-profit membership-based organizations...

Send the kids outside! (CCS Nordic News).
October 1, 2002... According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American kids have a major weight problem. The percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has more than doubled since the early 1970's. The CDC...

Gates named chair of industry association. (CCS Nordic News).
October 1, 2002... The Cross Country Ski Areas Association announced Janet Gates of Hardwood Hills, ON was named chair for the 02-03 season. The CCSAA is a North American trade group representing 350 Nordic centers and equipment suppliers. Janet Gates is a senior...

Atlas Snow Shoe Company announces strategic partnership with Women's Sports Foundation. (CCS Nordic News).
October 1, 2002... The Atlas Snow Shoe Company announced a strategic partnership with the Women's Sports Foundation[R] to promote the sport of snowshoeing to a larger audience of women. The Women's Sports Foundation works to ensure participation and leadership...

End of the season sales report specialty stores down 3.8%. (CCS Nordic News).
October 1, 2002... The sales of winter sports products fell 4.8 percent in 2002 compared to the same period in 2001, according to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit. In dollars, that translates to $2.1 billion in sales compared to $2.2...

Lower back pain? Don't back away from exercise. (A Balanced Life).
October 1, 2002... Cross-country skiing, whether classical or skating, is a great, low risk way to stay in shape. That's because its smooth movements, which engage muscles in both upper and lower parts of the body, deliver high cardiovascular rewards without the...

Homage to a volcano part 1--the climb: the mountains shall bring peace to the people.--Psalm 72. (Mother Nature).
October 1, 2002... Peace. It may be the a state of a nation or a state of mind; in either case, mountains may be contributing factors. Images of great peaks grace our calendars, our advertisements, and sometimes our psyches. Mountain-locked Switzerland can...

Improve your skiing before you get on snow. (Training & Technique).
October 1, 2002... Although the first snowflakes may not yet be in the air, it is time for ski magazines to show up in your mailbox and at the newsstand. When those snowflakes do fly, this is the place to find tips and exercises that will help you have more fun...

Olympics 2002: who really won? (Competitive Edge).
October 1, 2002... The calendar says August 2002. I should be steering my attention towards next ski season and the 2003 Nordic World championships. But before looking ahead, I must deal with lingering questions about the Salt Lake City games. The first...

Preparing new skis. (Kick & Glide).
October 1, 2002... New skis are exciting because, you never know, they could be the ones. Racers value fast boards because simply possessing a pair of super fast skis can make as much of a difference in performance as the disparity between training sometimes and...

The Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation: the future of cross country skiing in Utah.
October 1, 2002... At the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Soldier Hollow was the center of attention for Nordic enthusiasts. Eight biathlon events, 12 cross country ski races and three Nordic combined events were held on the 31 kilometer course. Spectators at...

No snow? No worries! Do it in the sand!
October 1, 2002... Snow was hard to find last winter, especially in the first half of the season. One had to become creative with training methods. I had resorted to striding on a 2-kin stretch of a trail that still had snow cover and skating on a 300-meter loop...

Going the distance: long, slow distance at Silver Star Nordic Camp.
October 1, 2002... I've always been a bit hesitant to enter into any type of formal cross country ski instruction or training. Not that I don't think it's a good idea or that I'm a great natural athlete and have a total grasp on ski technique by any means. It's...

New equipment. (Preview For Winter 02/03).
October 1, 2002... Cross country ski equipment mostly falls into one of four categories: racing, backcountry, performance and recreational. Racing call for equipment that is the most lightweight and built for speed on groomed trails. Backcountry gear is the...

Nordic Center guide.
October 1, 2002... The following pages contain a comprehensive listing of cross country ski destinations across North America. Organized by region and state, you can find a resort, lodge, bed & breakfast or ski area to visit for a winter vacation or a long winter...

Resort Poll shows clear favorites in 2002. (2002 Reader's Poll Results).
October 1, 2002... We're all missionaries to extent. If we like a product, say, or a resort, we want others to know about it, and to share our enjoyment. This year, Cross Country Skier, Alpina Cross Country Ski Boots and Madshus Cross Country Skis joined to...

Backcountry paradise. (Callaghan Country).
October 1, 2002... A dreamscape of large peaks and velveteen slopes flow into the valley below me. Two thousand feet down from where I sit in the snow is Callaghan Backcountry Lodge, the realization of a dream Brad Sills and Nic Slater have held since they first...

Nordic star. (silver star resort).
October 1, 2002... There are only a few Nordic destinations in North America that can boast legendary reputations for plentiful early season snow, and Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, British Columbia is one of them. Even during the most volatile of seasons...

Skiing the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.
October 1, 2002... In order to have a successful cross country ski season in western Pennsylvania a skier must be willing to travel to the snow. If it is going to snow anywhere in western Pennsylvania, it is going to snow in the Laurel Highlands. Located sixty...

Snow Angel. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... Snow Angel has introduced four types of women's undergarments that stretch and effectively absorb moisture. The underwear is designed to act as a warming layer, but it can also be worn on its own. The four different materials, Cybersilk,...

Backcountry Access hydration pack. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... Backcountry Access's Stash Pack has been designed with winter in mind. The hydration tube and bite valve are "stashed" inside the insulated shoulder strap where body heat prevents the hose from freezing. The new Micro-Stash is the smallest of...

Honey Stinger. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... Honey Stinger is a natural energy boost for athletes. It is an energy gel made from honey, water, salt, potassium, B vitamins and natural flavors. Honey Stinger can be taken straight from the packet, mixed in drinks, or added to breads, cereals...

Speed Pac. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... Speed Pac is a hard shell backpack made to protect contents of the pack from impact. A lightweight, plastic shell holds up to 500 cubic inches. In other words, enough gear for an afternoon of skiing. Velcro straps keep the contents of the pack...

Thule Clamp Lamp. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... The Clamp Lamp attaches to boxes or racks to use during loading/unloading of the rack, camping, emergency situations or reading in the car. The approximate running time is 2.5 hours. The lamp also comes with an extra bulb. The rechargeable lamp...

Biobas gels. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... Biobas Active uses natural ingredients and researched application methods to work with the body and enhance performance. Blends of plant oils in the gel increase circulation and can increase muscle efficiency. The gels recommended for skiers...

Fitter. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... The Fitter Bongo Board is designed to improve balance, core stability, and reflexes and reaction time. The Bongo Board consists of the wheel system, a skate-style deck, a "uni-frame" undercarriage, and an elastic retaining strap. Exercises on...

SporTube ski and snowboard cases. (New Stuff).
October 1, 2002... SporTube cases are made to make traveling with your skis and snowboards safer and easier. The cases are made of high density polyethylene plastic to protect skis from impact, and they are also equipped with wheels for easier transport. A single...

Kris Freeman. (Fireside).
October 1, 2002... Kris Freeman began skiing as soon as he could walk and he hasn't stopped since. A New Hampshire native, Kris began racing when he was five years old. Not even diabetes and compartment syndrome could stop him from following his dream. Last...

Kirkwood's for night owls too. (West).
October 1, 2002... For winter nighttime outings, Kirkwood Cross Country in California is featuring full moon ski and snowshoe tours on December 21, January 18, February 15 and March 15. On other evenings, Kirkwood's Night Walking program offers snowshoes and a...

Ski For Yourself Camps for women. (West).
October 1, 2002... Latigo Ranch in Kremmling, Colorado is hosting a Ski For Yourself Camp for women cross country skiers on December 12-15. The program is run by women for women and designed to be fun and challenging for all ages and abilities. One package...

Royal Gorge offers new programs. (West).
October 1, 2002... Royal Gorge XC Resort in Soda Springs, California features 300 km of trails. Activities planned at Royal Gorge include Skiing to the Huts, a naturalist guided snowshoe tour (Jan. 26th), ski jouring, ski orienteering, and Daughters Day (Feb...

Looking for Inner Harmony? (West).
October 1, 2002... The Inner Harmony Yoga Retreat Center in Brian Head, Utah is a nationally acclaimed yoga program with world-class instructors, a variety of accommodations and gourmet food. Cross country ski and snowshoe equipment and lessons are available to...

Bear Valley overnights. (West).
October 1, 2002... Bear Valley Cross Country offers its Winter Nordic Hostel with 10 beds where skiers must bring their own towels and sleeping bags to experience a shared room, bath, living area and kitchen just like the old days back at school. A private room...

Auburn club trains Nordic skiers. (West).
October 1, 2002... The Auburn Ski Club is a non-profit club -dedicated to promoting ski sports in a modern training center on Donner Pass near Lake Tahoe, California. Programs are available for children and high level coaching and training teams for junior...

Way up north, Boundary Country Trekking. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... Since 1978, Boundary Country Trekking has been leading skiers, snowshoers and dog sledders into the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area on adventures in northern Minnesota. Winter enthusiasts can make their way to Boundary Country Trekking yurts or...

The Quintessential Trail Grooming Clinic. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... ABR Trails in Ironwood, Michigan will host a comprehensive cross country ski trail grooming clinic with more than 120 groomers and vendors participating on January 15 and 16, 2003. There will be presentations and demonstrations on grooming...

Crystal Mountain unvails Just Four Beginners program. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan opens its new Kinlochen Lodge at the Nordic area trailhead. The lodge has areas for retail, rentals, restaurant and lounge. Crystal's "Just Four Beginners" program offers four lessons for $199 with...

Women's alternative to the Super bowl. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... The Subaru Women's Ski Tour will be held at the Timber Ridge Nordic Center in Traverse City, Michigan on Sunday, January 26, 2003. It's a fun Nordic skiing and snowshoeing event for women on Super Bowl Sunday featuring a non-competitive 3k, 5k...

Great Lakes Nordic ski areas and Subaru team up. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... Up January 12th, participating areas in the Great Lakes Region will conduct the Subaru Adventure Day with free lessons and free trail passes available to skiers who take lessons. There will also be festival atmospheres at participating ski...

Seniors Silver Streak Week in the Great Lakes. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... On January 13-17 anyone 55 or older can take advantage of free or discounted trail passes, equipment rentals and ski lessons. There will be refreshments also available for seniors at the participating resorts. For more info see...

Pound the calories in the Great Lakes. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... On March 3rd the Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council areas will host the Subaru Winter Feast Adventure. Some areas will offer trails(de snack Stops on a ski tour and others will feature food and refreshments in the lodge. For more info see...

Michigan Legacy Art Park. (Midwest).
October 1, 2002... Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan has created a 30-acre land preservation outdoor art exhibit that celebrates Michigan's history. The park offers cross country ski and snowshoe trails. Exhibits outline historical, social and...

More of Maine kids can ski free. (East).
October 1, 2002... Maine's WinterKids Passport program for 5th graders will be extended to 6th and 7th graders this winter, giving 53,000 kids the chance to ski free all winter long. There are 14 Maine cross country ski areas participating in the program, which...

A touch of Finland in the Adirondacks. (East).
October 1, 2002... Lapland Lake XC Ski & Vacation Center in Northville, New York features a touch of Finland from the food, and the two resident reindeer, to the Finnish woodburning sauna and children's games. Napa Kikku is great entertainment for kids at Lapland...

Sunday River treasure hunt. (East).
October 1, 2002... Sunday River XC Ski Center in Bethel, Maine is initiating a season-long Letterbox program, whereby skiers seek a box located in different hiding places along the Sunday River trails each week. Hints are given for skiers to find the hidden...

Viking Nordic comes out at night. (East).
October 1, 2002... Open since 1970, Viking Nordic Center in Londonderry, Vermont is one of the oldest Nordic ski centers in the United States. A three-kilometer section of the trail is lit for night skiing, which is open to the public but can also be rented for...

New England Women Ski Day. (East).
October 1, 2002... The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is bringing its New England Women's Ski event to Bretton Woods Nordic in New Hampshire this winter on Sunday, February 2nd. This all day event is geared to first time skiers and women who want to...

New England Marathon Series for the recreational skier. (East).
October 1, 2002... The New England Marathon Series conducted by NENSA has incorporated a Touring Class into each of the races on the schedule at Craftsbury Common, VT on February 1st, Rangely Loppet in Maine on March 1st, and the Great Glen to Bretton Woods...

Get the spa treatment at the Hills Health Ranch. (Canada).
October 1, 2002... Every afternoon the Hills Health Ranch in 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia offers 90-minute guided tours of the ski trails. Longer tours can be arranged. Also available dog sledding, tubing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. Inside services include...

New warming huts at Stokely Creek. (Canada).
October 1, 2002... Stokely Creek in Goulais River, Ontario now has four new warming huts on the 135 km trail network. They're worth skiing to for the great panoramic views from the huts. New trails to King Mountain and Robertson Lake Cliffs also reward skiers...

Gatineau Park see most Nordic skiers. (Canada).
October 1, 2002... There are almost 150,000 visits annually registered at Gatineau Park cross country ski trail network in Chelsea, Quebec. It has nearly 200 kilometers of trails, eight shelters with wood stoves and picnic tables and eight overnight ski shelters....

Trail Grooming Seminar in British Columbia. (Canada).
October 1, 2002... Meet the pros of the grooming and track-setting world and get tips from the experts. On December 9th and 10th a Grooming Seminar program will be hosted by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club at the Sovereign Lake Provincial Park and Silver Star Ski...

Tracks to try.
October 1, 2002... CALIFORNIA Bear Valley 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,...

Future ski. (Off Track).
October 1, 2002... Cross country skiing has come a long way since the sport's beginnings in Norway circa one million B.C. (or thereabouts). However, given all the scientific advances of the last few decades, we may be poised for a quantum leap in technology. To...