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Discovering Winter Bliss: Cross-Country Skiing in West Virginia’s Enchanted Landscapes
Nestled amidst the rolling Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia offers a serene and picturesque backdrop for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. With its abundant natural beauty and diverse trail systems, the state invites winter adventurers to explore its hidden...
Choosing Your Ideal Cross-Country Ski Getaway: A Guide to Winter Bliss
Winter’s embrace can be magical, especially when you’re gliding through pristine snow-covered landscapes on cross-country skis. Choosing the perfect cross-country ski getaway is akin to selecting the setting for your winter wonderland adventure.
Embrace the joys of summer Activities at Cross Country Ski Areas
When you hear the term "cross country ski area," images of snow-covered landscapes, skiers gliding through pristine trails, and the chill of winter might come to mind. However, these ski areas aren't exclusive to the colder months. Once the snow melts and the sun...
The Perfect Year Round Destination
As anyone who has visited a cross country center knows, they are low-key operations, clean and with a very accommodating staff ready to assist you in any way. Very different than many other summer or winter destinations, cross country centers are equipped to handle...
Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Coming Back After a Very Successful Inaugural Year!
There’s a gem of a location nestled in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Gifted with an amazing climate, the city of Vernon in the Okanagan Valley has early and late season skiing up in the mountains, including access to some of the best back country skiing...
Winter Wonderlands: Three Magical Days in Mont-Tremblant
As the holidays approach and ski season with them, folks may find themselves scrambling for exciting winter getaways that are remote enough to be interesting, yet close enough to be accessible. In such moments, Mont-Tremblant, the quaint resort town nestled in the...
Fast Wax: Easy Speed for Every Skier
Whether you’re new to Nordic skiing or an old pro, you’ve probably had the experience of slipping your skis into the track, poling hard, expecting that you will glide quickly across the snow—and finding, to your disappointment, that the sticky snow is holding you back. This less-than-ideal situation happens whenever there is too much friction between the snow and the ski: this might be because the snow is so dry that it grinds against the ski base, or because it is so wet that the skis get suction-cupped to the slushy stuff.
Our Favorite California Ski Areas
Our Favorite California Ski Areas Though California’s “Eureka!” state motto originally meant you’d struck gold, today visitors can say Eureka! about a whole lot more than a few grubby nuggets. Skiers exploring California and its exceptional Sierra Nevada...
Glide Into Summer Fitness With Nordic Walking
One of the distinct joys of cross country skiing, found perhaps when cruising along the crisp classic track cut through a fresh snowfall, is the feeling of total freedom. When you hit your stride right, your body slides into that natural rhythm where you can glide...