Tips from a Devil's Thumb Ranch Nordic Expert Janet Conneely We connected with Janet Conneely to get the insider scoop on Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Janet, an avid Nordic enthusiast, picked up the thrill of Nordic skiing 12 years ago after retirement! Post-pandemic, she cranked up... Read More Nordic Scoop // June 07, 2024
Tips from an Aspen Snowmass Nordic Expert Helen Carlsen We sat down with Helen Carlsen, age 66, with over 24 years of skiing experience, to get the inside scoop on the Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System. Helen Carlsen moved to Aspen in 1981 at the age of 21 with a passion for... Read More Nordic Scoop // May 21, 2024
Bob & Ruth Wade Help Secure Free Skiing for the Aspen & Snowmass Valley Bob and Ruth Wade share their story of helping Nordic Skiing find strong roots in the Aspen & Snowmass Valley through years of dedicated volunteer work. Aspen & Snowmass now offer an extensive network of free Nordic ski trails partial due to Bob and Ruth's hard work. Ruth also shares her experience racing for the US ski team. This video is stuffed with valuable personal historical stories. Nordic Scoop, Video // February 02, 2022
Mark Birdseye expounds on Nordic Skiing Paralympic Athletes Mark Birdseye gives us an overview of the National Sports Center of the Disabled (NSCD) and how he has helped disabled Nordic athletes reach the highest level of competition at the Paralympic sports. Nordic Scoop, Video // February 01, 2022
Stay, Ski & Play at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center — The Perfect Getaway! Mary Ann tells us everything we need to know to take full advantage of the Colorado Cross Country Nordic Skiing at YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in the heart of Colorado. Ski-in, ski-out accommodations, with all activities included, make for a great socially distant getaway! Nordic Scoop, Video // February 18, 2021
Cross County Ski Tips from an 8-Year-Old Nordic Skier Levi, age 8, gives us several great Nordic ski tips on how to enjoy cross country skiing with kids or as an adult. Nordic Scoop, Video // February 04, 2021
Nordic Skiing off the Grid with Tyler Scholl – Screen & Wifi Free In today’s technology-forward and screen-heavy world, every parent has a different method for raising their children. Some may put parental controls on their children’s’ devices, others may limit their... Read More Nordic Scoop // May 22, 2020
Meet David Baldwin: He Will Tell You Why Anyone Can Nordic Race Nordic racing is intimidating for some. But it can also be extremely enjoyable and a great way to push your limits. We recently sat down with David Baldwin, a Colorado native who lives in Crested Butte. David has... Read More Nordic Scoop // April 27, 2020