In the midst of winter, hot chocolate is a satisfying and soothing beverage that can warm chilled hands. Hot chocolate has been around for centuries, and considered a “drink of the Gods.” In fact, drinkable chocolate was popular long before solid chocolate, and the beverage has been prized for its healing properties for over 3000 years. The cocoa […]
Author Archives: Sheila Kealey
Racing Update & Skiing the Gatineau Loppet for Little Angels
Nakkertok Nordic held another extremely successful Eastern Canadian Championships last weekend. The event is so poplar that it has grown larger than the National Cross Country ski championships, this year attracting almost 800 racers from all over Canada. The volunteer efforts behind such an event are enormous, and range from feeding the racers to getting the […]
Back to Vermont for the Craftsbury Marathon
I love the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont. After racing there at the Nensa Cup race in December, I saw another opportunity to return and stay at the facility, eat the terrific food, and ski on their great trails – the Craftsbury Marathon at the end of January. The enthusiasm was high and they had room, […]
Fabulous Trails and Finnish Charm at Lappe Nordic NorAm
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 […]