During the 2018 winter Olympics, an Associated Press article gained notoriety among many in the Nordic ski community, due to the author’s assessment of our chosen winter activity as the worst Olympic event. He dissed it as an unrewarding slog—an assessment based mostly on how it looked when he watched it and on a single […]
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If you were asked to describe the archetypal life-long Nordic skier, you’d picture Sam Schlieder: lean body, gray beard, quiet disposition, and low-key, dry sense of humor. One of the pioneers of Nordic skiing on Mt. Spokane 30 years ago, Schlieder was the first recipient of the Gary Silver lifetime contribution award back in 1979
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The more-than 60 kilometers (37 miles) of trails at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park provide an abundance of opportunities for every level of Nordic skier, and attract everyone from the casual beginners to the hard-core long-distance enthusiast. Three main events during the season cater to this range of skiers. Winterfest (Jan. 28)
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My four-legged friends have always been my best training partners for athletic pursuits. I have never had a dog bow out of a planned activity at the last minute due to bad weather or vague personal reasons, and on several occasions my dogs have prevented me from skipping a training day. Who can say no
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Spokane Nordic’s annual 20/30/50 kilometer loppet on Sunday March 6, 2016. A what you might ask? A loppet is a ski event with a distance over 15 kilometers with an emphasis on participation and fun. For some it’s intense competition, for most it’s a relaxing way to spend a day outside with friends. It is
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Like most outdoor fitness activities, there is a dizzying array of gear available for both the classic and skate styles of Nordic (cross-country) skiing. Waxable or no-wax skis. At least three unique binding and boot systems. Poles that range in price from $20 to $1,000. This volume of options isn’t remarkable in our day of
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In junior high, all my cool friends were skiers, and it took until 9th grade until I could join them up on the mountain. Our family did a lot of cross-country skiing, which I loved for the chance to revel in quiet, snow-covered nature, but come Mondays, I listened longingly to my buddies talk about
Join in a celebration of skiing, snow and community at Spokane Nordic WinterFest on Sunday, January 19 – a day of fun events for all ages and ski abilities. Pick your favorite event, or take in the whole day. Events include the Donut Dash 2-person relay sprint race, with options for lighthearted or competitive teams
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The Skinny Ski Solution for Winter Fitness and Fun Ever since my first Spokane winter nine years ago, I craved some way to keep fit outside in the snow. I wanted to revisit a childhood spent outdoors during rural Alberta’s long winters. But unless you have a deep and abiding love affair with slush and
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Join in a celebration of skiing, snow and community at Spokane Nordic WinterFest on Sunday, January 19 – a day of fun events for all ages and ski abilities. Pick your favorite event, or take in the whole day. Events include the Donut Dash 2-person relay sprint race, with options for lighthearted or competitive teams
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