Last winter, I wrote about learning to enjoy winter in New Hampshire, citing winter sports as a key factor, and Hans is working through a series of posts introducing the basics of skiing (downhill & cross-country). His posts will tell you what you need to know about gear (skis, poles, etc.), but you may still be … Read more
Just the other week I wrote about Classic skiing, a discipline of winter sport under the “Nordic” umbrella. Hopefully you’ve given that article a read, but maybe you passed it over because you already know how to Classic ski – or perhaps because it isn’t fast enough for your tastes. Either way, you’ve landed here … Read more
Mikayla recently wrote about how she has learned to enjoy winter in New Hampshire, citing winter sports as a key factor. Winter can be a slog if you don’t have a means to enjoy its offerings. Getting out into the woods with snow covered trees and a muted stillness in the air can be magical, … Read more
When I met Hans during college, I did not come close to matching his enthusiasm for winter. For me, winter meant dry skin and the constant need to chip ice off my car’s windshield. For Hans, winter meant the opportunity to ski. I’ve come to find out that being a “winter person” is much like … Read more