January/February 2008

Features
The Ultimate Reality of Snow
The Skiing Prime Minister
Economics of
  Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoes Today
The Advocate’s Corner
  Bogus Basin Leads the
    Way in Solar Trail Lighting
  Mt. Ashwabay Secures Final
    Parcel of Land
Club Feature: Payette Lakes Nordic Club
Fireside: Muffy Ritz

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

CCS Racer
Competitive Edge
Regional Updates
Athletic Imagery Method
Just Ski – and the
  Training Will Come
Mid-life Makeover
Going the Marathon Distance
Factory Team Training Tips
The Masters World Cup
Event Profile: The Birkie at 35

Destinations
Discovering Idaho
Vermont’s Catamount Trail
Corsair Trails,
  Tawas, Michigan
Cross Country Skiing
  Around the World


January/February 2008

It started in 1973 with only 53 skiers, including those who participated in its half-distance version. The Birkie, as it affectionately known, has come a long way, now annually attracting 6,500 or more skiers. Read more . . .


It would not be an overstatement to say that the state of Idaho has some of the best cross country skiing in the country. Here's a whirlwind tour visiting several of the Gem State’s top Nordic skiing venues. Read more . . .


The pay to play business model works -- from non-profit organizations to business relationship between resort owners, ski trail systems have honed financial business models to create stable long-term revenue streams. Read more . . .

 


Other Features (Read them all in the printed magazine)

  • The Skiing Prime Minister
  • Snowshoes Today
  • The Advocate's Corner
  • Payette Lakes Nordic Club
  • Fireside: Muffy Ritz


Master's World Cup Headed to McCall

Event Profile: The Birkie Turns 35

Competitive Edge

Regional Updates

Athletic Imagery Method

Just Ski -- and the Training Will Come

Mid-Life Makeover

Going the Marathon Distance

Factory Team Training Tips

Aroostook County Maine
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Tour of anchorage sweepstakes

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