I just got back from a week of racing at XC Ski Nationals at the Canmore Nordic Center. As the host site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games Nordic events, the fantastic venue, spectacular scenery, and challenging courses impress everyone. Along with the impeccable organization, I’d have to say it’s one of the best xc ski […]
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Another trip to Silver Star
I was lucky enough to spend a week with family and friends at Silver Star Mountain Resort in south-central BC. This is truly a paradise for cross country skiers, with one of the largest groomed trail network in the country. Part of the magic of Silver Star, beyond the Dr Seuss Whoville-like trees, is that […]
Canadian Ski Nationals in Whitehorse
While most people escaped winter and travelled to warm places over March break, I went to find more snow and high level cross country ski racing! This year’s Canadian Cross Country Ski championships where held in Whitehorse, Yukon (aptly called Canada’s wilderness city). The Whitehorse Ski Community The Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club is impressive, and a good example […]
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, […]