I’m back from a weekend of racing the Haywood NorAm event in Thunder Bay. Races were held at the amazing Lappe Nordic ski club, which also hosted the Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships last March. There is a lot to love about this ski center . . . incredible trails, superb organization, saunas in the change […]
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Winter or not, cross country skiing thrives at some venues
Although I live in Ottawa, the world’s coldest and snowiest capital, this year’s mild weather has meant a very slow start to the cross country ski season. Traditional holiday outdoor outings were replaced with other activities, and the beloved Boxing Day Burnoff was cancelled for the second year in a row due to lack of […]
Racing in Craftsbury Thanks to Snow-Making
While “real” winter is taking its time to arrive in Ontario and Quebec, Nordic Centers that have invested in snow-making are making cross country skiing and racing possible. Actually, not just possible, but providing impressive courses that can accommodate a large number of skiers. Although snow-making was once exclusively the realm of downhill ski venues, […]
Getting Ready to Race in Silver Star
I am currently vacationing with family and friends at Silver Star Mountain Resort, one of my favourite xc ski destinations. Located in south-central BC, the area is usually amazing for early season cross country skiing. The temperature is mild, and there is plenty of snow (it’s snowed over 70 cm since we arrived 6 days […]