If you’re looking to pick up a low-impact winter sport, then cross-country skiing might be for you. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, it’s also a pretty great workout. Rebecca Jacobson recently published a beginner’s guide to the sport for Portland Monthly. Today she’s here to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow.
Mentioned in today’s show:
Mountain Shop
Next Adventure Sandy Outdoor Store
Sno-Park Parking Permits
Teacup Nordic
Pocket Creek Sno-Park
Atkisson Sno-Park
Guler Ice Caves
Cabin Rentals - Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Meissner Nordic
Mt. Bachelor Nordic
Methow Trails
Stumptown Birkebeiner
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