Major snow fell in the Minneapolis area last night and thru today. I got the snowshoes out and gave it a go. Start training for the Snowshoe Shuffle on Feb 6th in New Brighton.The snow was so light and fluffy on day one of the snowfall that you’d find yourself sinking to the base,but it [...]
Archive for the ‘X/C Skiing’ Category
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year…Get those Snowshoes out..plenty of snow in MN
Posted in Snowshoeing, X/C Skiing on December 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
X/C dry land training – Star Tribune has article on how & where
Posted in X/C Skiing on December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dee DePass wrote a nice article about her experience with sisuskiers.org dry land X/C training in the Star Tribune titled; “Get Your Ski Legs On” on Dec 7, 09. If your already are a Nordic Walker and want to take your exercise regime to the next level, you may want to give this a go. [...]
MN Ski & Snowboard Expo Nov 6-8 and Midwest Mountaineering Expo Nov 20-22
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, Snowshoeing, X/C Skiing on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for X/C, downhill & snowboarding equipment at reduced prices, check out the MN Ski & Snowboard Expo at the convention center this weekend. Linda Lemke, Queen of Nordic Walking, will be present and assisting clients with their winter sport needs. Sign up online to save $2. on ticket.
The Fall Midwest Mountaineering [...]
Chicks with Sticks to start up X/C training group in South Metro
Posted in Nordic Walking Locations, X/C Skiing on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hoigaard’s introduced Lynda Stuber via their HOW newsletter as a group leader for a new X/C ski training group that will meet at local South Metro parks such as Cleary, Murphy, and Hyland Parks. In a phone converstaion I had with Lynda she told me that they invite novice to the experienced to either do [...]
What a beautiful day to walk to support MADD @ Hyland Park. WAMXC.org
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, X/C Skiing, tagged Hyland, MADD, wamxc.org on May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A great event by MADD. The super part is that they achieved their goal of raising $80,000. If you still would like to make a donation you may still do so up until June 5th. Just click on MADD logo on the right side of this page. The event was well attended and myself, my [...]
I commend anyone that X/C seriously especially those over 60 years old. These guys are doing the Minneapolis Loppet this weekend.
Posted in X/C Skiing on January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Star Tribune published a great little story about these 4 warriors that seriously enjoy X/C skiing. Here is the link to the article.
They are participating in the City of Lakes Loppet this weekend Jan 31st. All sorts of events. Spectators welcome. Check the site for more info.
Wow are we getting some snow. Cross Country and Ski Skating days are here.
Posted in X/C Skiing on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Have enjoyed X/C skiing twice this week and it is just great out there. Went to Cleary Lake Park in Prior Lake, MN. I decided to use my adjustable Gabel Nordic Walking poles while X/C skiing. I extended them to the maximum length of 135 cm. They are probably a bit too short, but they [...]
