December 2007

It was 1948 and Jack Meissner decided to ski 250-300 miles of rugged Oregon mountainous terrain. His motivation? Money. Money? Read more . . .

Cross Country Skier presents its sixth annual look at the work of talented artists. New this year: poetry and a photography contest. Read more . . .

A region so wealthy in attractions, scenery, snow and the granddaddy of national parks gives skiiers so many choices. Read more . . . See photos from Yellowstone Country in our photo gallery.

Other Features (Read them all in the printed magazine)

  • Fireside: Andy Gerlach
  • Nordic Center Guide (3.5 meg PDF)
  • Night Lights: Book Across the Bay
  • The Sauna Culture
  • Waxless Today
  • Advocate's Corner
  • Featured Club: Chisholm Ski Club
  • Destination: Island Lake Lodge

Training Tips from CXC: Strength Training for Cross Country Skiing

Event Profile: The Canadian Birkebeiner

Competitive Edge

Road Trip Racing

Event Profile: The Susitna 100

Factory Team Training Tips: Balance and Fundamentals

Regional Update

  • Fresh Snow
  • Frozen World
  • A Body in Motion
  • Technique and Training
  • Kick & Glide
  • Off Track