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 . . .

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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 . . .