Posted on June 27, 2016
In cross country skiing, United States
Beyond Birkie Fever book review
It is a long way from cross-country ski season. In case you are missing the sport, which I always do in the offseason, here is…
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Posted on February 28, 2016
In Adventure travel, cross country skiing, United States
Birkie Fever 2016
This was my fourth American Birkebeiner Marathon or affectionally nicknamed the Birkie. Many who participate ail from Birkie Fever. Symptoms include skiing whenever possible during…
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Posted on January 3, 2016
In Adventure travel, cross country skiing
One 2016 travel bucket list item and remembering a friend
Each year at this time as we celebrate the end of a year and begin a new one, we also remember a lost friend with…
Read MorePosted on December 31, 2015
In Adventure travel, cross country skiing, United States
A Birkie GoPro cross-country ski adventure
It has been a frustrating start to the cross-country ski season thanks to el Niño. It was 60 degrees and raining two days before Christmas in Chicago.…
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Posted on March 12, 2015
In Adventure travel, cross country skiing, United States
Playing Birkie hookey at Tower Ridge Recreation Area
It was supposed to be the week of the cross-country ski marathon. I even had a hashtag. Two countries, two prestigious races in a matter…
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