OK, they call it the "Grande Boucle" up there. It's an idea that has only been accomplished a few times…More »
I've been thinking that to give XC skiing a shot in the arm, a jumpstart, that it needs to be busted open, wide open…More »
1/16 was the first "Frosty Freestyle 15km" -- the first Michigan Cup race in SE Michigan in decades! Sponsored by REI and organized by Mike Muha of Team NordicSkiRacer…More »
Picture an out-of-town skier peering off a groomed track into the fluffy unknown…More »
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Here's a neat vintage video from the US Military, probably the 10th Mountain Division, showing basic skiing skills, including cross country techniques. The Striding Doublepole and Pendulum "Three Step" are described. The Advanced and Beginner parts of this series are also well worth checking out.
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