Monthly Archives: April 2012

Cross country skiing on prosthesis.wmv

I tried cross country skiing on prosthesis for the first time since I was 13 this winter.

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053 Pingu Goes Cross Country Skiing

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Cross-country skiing Femundsmarka March 2012

Enjoying beautiful nature and scenery on a week of cross-country skiing at Lake Femund, Norway.

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Adventures in the Snow

Being a volunteer backcountry Ski Patrol for the Mount Tahoma Trails places me into some pretty epic surroundings in the shadow of Mt. Rainier’s 14000 foot summit. I enjoy meeting all kinds of people from all walks of life cross … Continue reading

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Roller Skiing Preview

Training for cross-country skiing without snow is fun. We have a long rollerskiing season. Watch for the upcoming video on rollerski technique. This is a preview.

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1968 Grenoble Olympic Winter Games, Cross Country Skiing, 5 km, Women

13.02.1968 Grenoble Olympic Winter Games, Cross Country Skiing, 5 km, Women. Great history of skiing. Full recording. Russian comment. Results – www.todor66.com and www.sports-reference.com The 5 km race tuned out to be a much closer race than the 10 km … Continue reading

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Cross-Country Skiing Hatchers Pass, AK — April 2012

Flowers might be blooming where you live, but here in Alaska we’re still soaking up our final moments of cross-country bliss in the high country.

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BIRKIE 2012: The Greatest Show on Snow (HD 1080p)

This is the American Birkebeiner like you’ve never seen it before! The “Birke” is the largest cross-country (XC) ski race in North America. Some 9000 skiers participate in the main races and other events, with an additional 20000 spectators cheering … Continue reading

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Ski The Methow

The Methow Valley, located in Northcentral Washington State, is home to the nation’s largest cross-country ski area with over 120 miles of perfectly groomed trails. Skiers can enjoy skiing through open meadows, forested hillsides and mountain tops. The town of … Continue reading

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Femund – Backcountry Skiing in Norway Part 1

March 2012. Six days in the Femundsmarka. Cross country skiing. Music: Garmarna “Klevabergselden”

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