Tim Kelley is always looking for new places to explore on his cross country skis. To him, cross-country skiing is all about skiing across the country. And the country he enjoys the most is the Alaskan wilderness, along with its remote villages and people.
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<p>His extended trips on xc racing gear illustrate a side of our sport that most of us never experience.</p>
<p>As Tim says on his website: </p>
<p>“I'm always on the hunt for new places to explore by skis in South Central Alaska. When I go to places I haven't been to before I sometimes take along a camera and try to document the ski trip to share with others.</p>
<p>“Why share these pictures? To show that “cross country” can be a fun part of cross country skiing. ..Skiers get a very narrow view of what xc skiing can be and what Alaska has to offer when they never leave a groomed trail, when they never leave a city trail network, when they spend year after year doing the same ski events.”</p>
<p>Recently, Tim skied from from the remote village of Aniak to Bethel along the Kuskokwim River in western Alaska. Approximately 135 miles. Here is his photo journal of that trip:</p>
<p><b> <a href=http://crust.outlookalaska.com/SpringSkiing2006/Kusko/)
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