By Ellen Chandler, Special to The Conway Daily Sun
The answer to your questions: “Yes, I’m still skiing,” and “No, I haven’t ridden my bike yet.”
It’s that “ski it now before it goes” season. With spring’s advent and warmer, rainier weather, that snowpack is disappearing fast. Bare ground is popping up everywhere. If your favorite trail is groomed and ready today, don’t hesitate — go.
In the mid-80s, we were living near Keene. For our February break, the second week of Vacation Week, we’d load up the kids and skis and come to Mount Washington Valley. One of the first alpine areas we tried was Jackson’s Black Mountain. It had a reputation for being a family-friendly mounta…
What is a loppet?
Monday was the day, the window of opportunity I’d been looking for to ski the trails at Purity Spring Resort XC and Snowshoe Reserve. The weather was mild, the trails had just been groomed and I had the time.
You don’t have to be out on the frozen tundra to get into trouble when skiing solo.
On Jan. 30, I drove to Bartlett’s Bear Notch Ski Touring Center to celebrate its 30th year of operation. It was like coming home and finding things are as good as they’ve always been. The trails were impeccably groomed, just like they’ve always been. Bear Notch’s claim to have a snow belt ad…
Cross-country skiing seems so simple. Put on your ski boots, grab your skis and poles and go ski. However, experienced skiers know that it’s not always that easy. The choices you make before you ski can determine how much you enjoy or dislike the outing. Choose the right gear and wax for the…
Two Nordic ski instructors were having lunch after a morning of back-to-back lessons. It was a frigid day outside, with cold temperatures and brisk winds. As they ate and warmed up, someone asked, “How many layers do you have on?”
In high school sports, there can be great years and not-so-great years. Success can be attributed somewhat to coaching, but it has more to do with who comes out to play. The best coach can’t have great results if he or she doesn’t have a robust and well-rounded team.
Local high school Nordic ski teams have been gearing up for their 2025 season for almost a month. Early December snowfall helped them get on snow a little ahead of schedule. Unfortunately, later rain and melt events compromised their skiing terrain. Early-season meets are being relocated to …
Welcome to 2025, fellow Nordic skiers. Here’s hoping it is a good year for all of us, full of skiable snow. Despite the rain that soaked December’s snow, I remain optimistic that there will be more snow in January. Like other Nordics, I hold on to a positive and wishful attitude. What else c…
This 2024/2025 winter season marks the third decade of operation for Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Pinkham Notch. Since 1994, the center has been offering outdoor activities, programs and special events in every season, for all ages. Over the years, some were abandoned for logistical r…
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Pinkham Notch celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. GGT (mountwashington.org/) has been “a human-powered recreation destination with activities for all ages and abilities” in all seasons since 1994. During that year’s Christmas week, Great Glen opened…
Nordic skiing is a human-powered sport. To go anywhere, you have to move your feet or point them down a hill. As cross-country skiers put on their skis for the first time this season, they have to remember to move their feet and balance. You can walk or shuffle on cross-country skis, but the…