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  1. #576
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    Quote Originally Posted by teledad View Post
    I would recommend an AirTrim mask. Looks a bit weird but you avoid the problem with a buff where it just freezes solid. There is also supposedly a benefit to adding moisture to the air you are breathing as well as warming it up.

  2. #577
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    going nordic = going ghay?

    The new skis are incredible. First time I’ve had someone hand pick a ski for me. Zach and Amy at Caldwell Sport/West Hill Shop are just down the road from me in, Putney VT. The knowledge of all things Nordic runs deep in Putney. They go to Europe twice a year to hand pick all their skis for the season. After talking with Zach last spring about what I like about different skis I had and what I didn’t like. The Rossi’s I have are good when it’s really icy/hard, huge bridge, pronounced edge. They aren’t good at all for normal packed pow days. They have a tiny sweet spot which is hard to access. My old Fischer’s on the other hand have a massive sweet spot which is easy to find. They excel on softer days. Told him my weight and my ability, and he he somehow found me the perfect ski. These skis are so easy for me to use.
    From today, soft and a little punchy, but surprisingly fast!
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    crab in my shoe mouth

  3. #578
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    Quote Originally Posted by buttahflake View Post
    The new skis are incredible. First time I’ve had someone hand pick a ski for me. Zach and Amy at Caldwell Sport/West Hill Shop are just down the road from me in, Putney VT. The knowledge of all things Nordic runs deep in Putney. They go to Europe twice a year to hand pick all their skis for the season. After talking with Zach last spring about what I like about different skis I had and what I didn’t like. The Rossi’s I have are good when it’s really icy/hard, huge bridge, pronounced edge. They aren’t good at all for normal packed pow days. They have a tiny sweet spot which is hard to access. My old Fischer’s on the other hand have a massive sweet spot which is easy to find. They excel on softer days. Told him my weight and my ability, and he he somehow found me the perfect ski. These skis are so easy for me to use.
    From today, soft and a little punchy, but surprisingly fast!
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    Skied under or adjacent to the Caldwell’s my entire life, I doubt there’s a shop with the lineage and knowledge as this family.

  4. #579
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    Since it was mentioned earlier, here's a piece my friend recently wrote on Hok skiing in WV.

    https://highland-outdoors.com/hok-sk...cq15spXdqKa1LY
    Montani Semper Liberi

  5. #580
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    My wife has been out xc a bunch on the trails around the corner. So ghay. I'm jealous. My back just isn't up to it. Yet.

  6. #581
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    Yay, we finally have snow!

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  7. #582
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    going nordic = going ghay?

    Winter wonderland. Notice fat bike trails in 1st pic.
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    Well maybe I'm the faggot America
    I'm not a part of a redneck agenda

  8. #583
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    going nordic = going ghay?

    Good stuff y’all! Fast skiing in Vermont today. Covered 13 miles at 6:27 pace.
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    I’m geeked on this, dudes. Watching videos every night and trying to glean as much info as possible. This one has been crucial.



    https://youtu.be/Xo8KM3vMV-0
    crab in my shoe mouth

  9. #584
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    Quote Originally Posted by buttahflake View Post
    6:27 pace.
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    Well maybe I'm the faggot America
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  10. #585
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    For me it is!
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  11. #586
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    Skied 60k today, unfortunately with no pictures. I'm pretty sure that's the furthest I've ever travelled in a day not counting using a bike. It was a real fun ski, especially with a coffee and bear claw break in the middle.

  12. #587
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    You picked a perfect day. Long loop? It’s about 40K from Mazama to Sun Mountain.
    Well maybe I'm the faggot America
    I'm not a part of a redneck agenda

  13. #588
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    going nordic = going ghay?

    Damn. 60k is a damn fine marathon.
    Conditions here are looking up. Lower temps and a couple little refreshes have the trails shaping up nicely. Groomer still catching up. Averaging 8kph, over about 200m of elevation over the hour. But a top speed of 40kph through some switchbacks, without leaving a divot, is the real fun.
    Fingers crossed that we get at least 2 full months more of this! No bear tracks since, but hoping to catch sight of the lynx that’s been wandering a section for the past couple weeks. Wolves have been checking out the trails too (following kitty the first set I saw). Good times.

  14. #589
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    Quote Originally Posted by plugboots View Post
    You picked a perfect day. Long loop? It’s about 40K from Mazama to Sun Mountain.
    Winthrop, Mazama, Winthrop. It's been a goal for a few winters but I never got around to it.

    I missed a few of the days with really fast conditions earlier this winter so it was real fun today

  15. #590
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    Glad someone is getting good conditions.

    60K sounds like a full day.
    watch out for snakes

  16. #591
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    Man 60K is freaking huge! I just looked up that Nordic network, I had no idea it was such a big deal out there, place looks insane! You can ski from town to town?
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  17. #592
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    “Town” is relative. The trail network is quite extensive. Nordorking is quite popular in this region


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  18. #593
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    Quote Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn View Post
    “Town” is relative. The trail network is quite extensive. Nordorking is quite popular in this region


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    You happen to know a fella in the Methow that goes by the name of “Flash”?

    Friend of a friend.

  19. #594
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peruvian View Post
    You happen to know a fella in the Methow that goes by the name of “Flash”?

    Friend of a friend.
    Yep he's still around and I've had multiple friends that have worked for him.

  20. #595
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peruvian View Post
    You happen to know a fella in the Methow that goes by the name of “Flash”?

    Friend of a friend.
    I’m three drainages south of the Methow but have spent a fair amount of time there. JohnB, plugboots and Lord Thomas are more familiar with the locals than me.


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  21. #596
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    Flash used to be the Nordic team coach here. Pretty much everyone knows him.
    Well maybe I'm the faggot America
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  22. #597
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    It's starting to get thin around here. We need more snow.

    I took it as a sign that I needed to visit the local dog friendly trail with the pup since he packed on too much winter weight while the grandparents were in town and sneaking him extra food.

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  23. #598
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    Quote Originally Posted by plugboots View Post
    Flash used to be the Nordic team coach here. Pretty much everyone knows him.
    Small world theory unlocked…

  24. #599
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    My daughter started TUNA this year 2x/week so I've been nordorking while she skis. Classic with NNN BC setup, it's slow and totally goofy and pretty entertaining. I need to try a skate setup though, always jealous when those guys and gals fly past.
    I'm so hardcore, I'm gnarcore.

  25. #600
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    There was a sizeable race for 9 - 12 year olds in southern BC this weekend. Never heard of Methow Valley Nordic before (although had heard of Winthrop) but those kids are fast. Strong team, all the more impressive considering they aren’t pulling from much of a population as far as I can tell.

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