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Best Last-Minute Cross-Country Ski Races

It’s not too late to get in on the Nordic race scene this season. Race season really kicks off this month. So what’s the best race choice for a relative beginner or eager intermediate? 

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Tips & Ideas January 02, 2020

Meet Dan Batwinas

Founder of the Leadville Cross Country Ski Council and Longtime Nordic Ski Instructor

Dan Batwinas currently runs the cross-country ski trails at the Mount Massive Golf course in Leadville and is the President and Founder of the Leadville Cross Country Ski Council. He’s also been teaching Nordic... Read More
Nordic Faces December 17, 2019

XC Gift Guide for the Holidays

The holidays are here! Check out the best gift and gear picks from our Colorado Nordic experts! FOR THE ROOKIE The perfect gloves: “Many beginners try to use downhill ski gloves for XC skiing and immediately... Read More
Tips & Ideas November 20, 2019

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Ski Socks

The importance of the right ski sock is highly underrated. Nordic skiers may find themselves thinking, “It doesn’t matter, a sock is a sock, right?” WRONG. Socks are an essential piece of your... Read More
Tips & Ideas September 27, 2019

The No-Gym X-C Ski Conditioning Move You Need to Know

Let’s face it—no matter how active we stay all summer, there’s usually a steep re-entry curve when we first hit the trails for the season. Unless you’re in the midst of a serious race-centric... Read More
Tips & Ideas September 27, 2019

Are you Storing Your Skinny Skis Correctly in the Offseason?

When ski season comes to a close, it’s easy to shove your Nordic skis in the back of your closet to be forgotten until the snow falls again. But how you treat your skis when the season ends makes all the difference... Read More
Tips & Ideas September 27, 2019
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