Cross Country Skiing stories

Beat the Winter Bike Blues with XC Skiing

by Frank Mungeam

The love affair is over. A month ago, I couldn’t wait to see her. Now, my bike pines away in my garage, neglected. She’s doomed to lie dormant until spring because I am, by my own admission, a fair-weather rider. The wind and rain and darkness and cold and snow sap my enthusiasm for cycling. It takes a lot of commitment – and gear – to ride outdoors in winter.
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Once again, our head guide was great. I enjoyed the lesson each morning and appreciated that he spent time with each of us in order to give advice and help on improving technique. I appreciated his knowledge of the trails and his ability to direct me to intermediate lengths that were perfect for me, while laying out longer skis for the better skiers and spending more time with the beginners.”

Robin Ludwig

New York, New York
Methow Valley Cross Country Ski Tour, February 2006
Methow Valley Cross Country Ski Tour, February 2005