going nordic = going ghay?

[romeo tango]

Beautiful friend,
The End ....

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odd that my photos load sideways lately

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[plugboots]

Yesterday

[JPaul]

From this afternoon in Tahoe.

Late start means I missed the fast stuff, but the crust was supportive enough when I was out that the tracks were just slower suggestions:









Probably my last bump of the season, looking like tomorrow will be my last day. Plenty of snow left, but no freezing temps in sight for the next several days. Combined with a trip back east, unlikely anything skiable when I get back.

Thanks, all, for sharing and getting me off the couch to return the favor!

[old goat]

Royal Gorge was interesting late morning--soft corn in the sun, icy in the shade. Made me glad I don't have to pine tar and wax to classic ski any more.

[plugboots]

Today through last summer’s burn.

[Meadow Skipper]

Does anyone want these? $10 to your local animal or women’s shelter, or some other altruistic deed, will get them sent to you.

[wendigo]

Free range skate skiing.
Bit of flat light, but the crust was perfect





Hike down was nice as well

[teledad]

Not over yet!

[Shredhead]

That looks amazingly nice, especially for this late.

[huckbucket]

Agreed. Way to get after it late into the season. Thanks for the stoke this year everyone!

[Thaleia]

These pics are killing me. Nordic season was done first week of March (and only really started late January) in my area. Enjoy it, so jealous!

[byates1]

Talked to a Nordic shop the other day saying hardly any Nordic skis next season. Biggest factory is in Ukraine, most materials come from Russia. Huh..

[Peruvian]

Not over yet!

Shocking!

[plugboots]

Talked to a Nordic shop the other day saying hardly any Nordic skis next season. Biggest factory is in Ukraine, most materials come from Russia. Huh..

Not at our shop. Rossis shifted production to Spain of most models. We’ve been told we’re good.

[byates1]

^ cool. I want a pair of those skin skis for classic. Mine are beat 8 seasons old..

[teledad]

That looks amazingly nice, especially for this late.

3 feet of new snow this week certainly helped. Grooming at that spot is ending this weekend (and access is somewhat restricted), but anyone in the Tahoe/Reno area should check out Nevada Nordic - a community organization that's trying to keep grooming in the Mt. Rose area as long as the snow lasts. Trail use is free, it's all supported by donations.
https://nevadanordic.org/

[romeo tango]

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touring the Stickpin Fire scar
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RELEASE THE NORDORK!
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[plugboots]

Not at our shop. Rossis shifted production to Spain of most models. We’ve been told we’re good.

Just an update that although supply issues are affecting shipping times, the skis are in or on the way. Grooming has started at the campground up valley for “those” folks.

[buttahflake]

My new Fischer Skate’s are getting ground and hotboxed this week from Caldwell Sport/West Hill. Looking forward to getting a nice full season in this year!

[frorider]

Nice.

I’m thinking of pulling trigger now on some 191 RCS stiffs but trying to justify this when I’ll only use them when occasionally visiting Mammoth and Bend (doubt I’ll drive an hour to the Tahoe skate spots when there’s excellent backcountry skiing 5 mins from my house).

Fischer was using Ukrainian mfg but is that still the case? The supply chain comment about Rossi was interesting.

[plugboots]

Nice.

I’m thinking of pulling trigger now on some 191 RCS stiffs but trying to justify this when I’ll only use them when occasionally visiting Mammoth and Bend (doubt I’ll drive an hour to the Tahoe skate spots when there’s excellent backcountry skiing 5 mins from my house).

Fischer was using Ukrainian mfg but is that still the case? The supply chain comment about Rossi was interesting.

Call around if you haven’t. We ran out fairly quick on the most popular sizes, but we still have last years skis at 35% or more off, and we sold almost all our last year’s rentals at waaaay cheap and they’re immaculate.

[bodywhomper]

Frorider, there’s a ski swap at Tahoe xc center next Saturday…

[plugboots]

Also, Fischer owns the factory, so lots of their skis are made there. Historically, Madshus, Alpina, Rossignol, Salomon also used the facility.

[ex-powderbroker]

Can't wait for the trails to come in at the park nearby. There's a 5.5k loop and they made some new stuff for this year through the middle. My week is so much better if i can get out one day for a lunch lap.

eta: no skin skis yet but I got some for my better half and I am awfully jealous.

[plugboots]

Opening day.