The annual Walleye Days fishing week in Nekoosa, Wisconsin ended a with snow storm and cold temperatures. Those that did brave the frigid temperatures faced long periods with little action except from tugs from their flask or swigs from their beer. We talked to the employee at Sunrise bait shop in Nekoosa, and he said [...]
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Brule River kayaking in Wisconsin photo essay
One river that has been on my radar for decades is the Brule River in Wisconsin and last year I finally got a chance to do some Brule River kayaking. Thanks to Brule River Canoe Rental, I was able to enjoy two fun filled days on this gorgeous river. The river is located way up [...]
Outdoor adventure travel and the rites of spring
When taking part in outdoor adventure travel, the changing of the seasons is acutely noted by those who take part. This is especially true between fall and winter and winter and spring. I call this period the in betweens. Not only does the weather change, but the activity themselves change. Alpine and cross-country skiing gives [...]
Sucking wind and a dripping booger at the American Birkebeiner
I had the honor of participating in the 40th running of the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon in Hayward, Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago. I raced in the 54 kilometer classic race. It took me 5 hours and 31 minutes to finish the race with Fischer skis. I would have finished slightly faster had [...]
The Subaru Crosstrek is the perfect car for winter adventure
I just returned from a winter adventure travel road trip to the Gunflint Trail in northern Minnesota and the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon in Hayward, Wisconsin. For the trip I was provided with a brand new Subaru Crosstrek by the car manufacturer. A car I was reluctant to give back at the end of [...]
Birkie skier racing through the Wisconsin north woods
This shot was taken of a Birkie skier racing through the Wisconsin north woods about ten kilometers into the race during the 40th running of the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon in Hayward, Wisconsin. As you can see from the photograph, conditions were excellent as it snowed about 6 inches the night before on an [...]
What a difference Fischer Nordic skis make for the Birkebeiner
My first thoughts on finishing the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Hayward, Wisconsin is what a difference Fischer skis makes. Three years ago I attempted my first Birkie with waxless skis I had been using since high school. I remember double polling like hell down hills while skiers with Fischer Nordic skis effortlessly glided [...]
Exclusive unique GoPro video from the Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon
Yesterday marked the 40th running of the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon in Hayward, Wisconsin. Over 10,000 participants skied the combined four races that make up this great event. With a 54 kilometer course running through the northwoods of Wisconsin from Cable to Hayward, it is an event that is hard for media to adequately [...]
The Subaru and Fischer Sports cross-country ski road trip takes off
The Subaru and Fischer Sports cross-country ski road trip takes off with the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon. The 40th running of America’s most prestigious cross-country ski race takes place in Hayward, Wisconsin. Thanks to Subaru and Fischer skis, I will be well equipped. Subaru lent me a new Crosstrek and Fischer Skis lent me [...]
Birkebeiner training: Wisconsin winter photo essay
Earlier this year, before I began my Birkebeiner training, I wrote a piece called five reasons to learn cross-country skiing. Winter is beautiful and the fact that skiing is a great workout top the list. These reasons sometimes work at cross purposes with each other. I will be participating in the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski [...]
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