On January 27th, skiing will be free in the Methow Valley. It's the Methow Valley's "backyard ski day", and there will be no trail passes required on the 200km MVSTA trail network. Local rental shops will have free renta...
The new Madshus Nanosonic skate boot.Some 2012/13 Madshus Nanosonic skate boots passed through the shop yesterday, and they happened to be my size, so I got a fit check, and nabbed a couple pictures while no authority figures were looking too closely. ...
I don't know what went down in the Sprint Finals so I won't weigh-in on the DQ question, but for certain Torin had great skis and Torin was clearly the fastest man on the course.---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------...
Torin Koos skiing from the front. Photo by Ian Harvey / TOKOI got a quick note from Torin Koos after today's sprint event in Rumford:Mark,Rocked the Rossignol NIS2. Grind was Ultratune S2 with Toko Red Structrite Over Top. Wax:Toko Blue/Re...
The ubiquitous one-handed photoThis season the Methow Valley in Washington has had good snow. It arrived before Thanksgiving and we've had great uninterrupted skiing through the past 7 weeks.For me, the daily skiing typically consists of a...
Wishing everyone a Christmas that is full of joy and contentment. And hoping there's a little new snow for everyone, too.
Sadie and Erik Bjornsen will be back at home in the Methow Valley for the holidays.While they're at home, they will be putting on a FREE ski clinic for kids.The Cascade Challenge Camp (clicky for camp flyer) will be on Wednesday, Dec 21st, a...
Why isn't someone making a wedge that will click onto a NIS plate, and which has threaded inserts for attaching a Pilot SNS bindings?This seems simple enough. It would allow fore/aft adjustment of the SNS binding, even if it might r...
Brian Gregg of CXC has well prepared skis.Photo: Ian Harvey / TokoYou've been training to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter.Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh stone grind and hotbox servic...
I thought it would be worthwhile to compile a list of upcoming events for the Pacific Northwest.Dec 31 - Mazama Ski Rodeo - Skate 10KJan 1 - Methow Valley Biathlon - Pursuit FormatJan 7/8 - Bend OR JOQ - Jr Qual and PNSA Masters Cham...
Again this year, the 'groom-box' is back on the Goat Creek Trail in Mazama. For the past 10 years or so, I've kept a box at the side of the ski trail, behind our house, with treats for the groomer. Usually a few cookie...
Franz GoeringPhoto: Atomic Skis, GEPA/Felix RoittnerThanksgiving is coming up. Here's an update on the schedule for Nordic Ultratune.The shop will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 24th. Skis that arrive on Wednesday or earlier will stil...
Temps at -2C, grip with Rode Violet MultigradeLots of people have been asking if we're skiing here yet. The answer is YES!Although there have been some groomed tracks for several days, I finally got out today for some laps on the classic t...
Temps at -2C, grip with Rode Violet MultigradeLots of people have been asking if we're skiing here yet. The answer is YES!Although there have been some groomed tracks for several days, I finally got out today for some laps on the classic t...
You've been training this summer and fall to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter.Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh grind and hotbox service. At Nordic Ultratune, a grind batch starts every Th...
You've been training this summer and fall to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter.Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh grind and hotbox service. At Nordic Ultratune, a grind batch starts every Th...
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Lots more than I can post here. It's 14 pages of news and info. Take a look (click here).
Lots more than I can post here. It's 14 pages of news and info. Take a look (click here).
Are you looking for some new skis? Check out or available new skis from Atomic, Madshus, and Rossignol.The hand picked ski program continues for the 2011/12 season. You get the skis you want, selected for you, from the best possibl...