CONTENTS
DECEMBER 2000
Vol. 17, No. 6
FEATURES
SEASON PREVIEW: CROSS COUNTRY SKI RACES
Where to go for the races in the upper Midwest
SCHWAN CENTER AND THE LUTHER HILLS TRAILS
An exciting new ski trail system in northwest Wis.
XC SKIING AT JAY COOKE STATE PARK & SPIRIT MTN.
The spirit will move you in this XC skiing nirvana
SILENT SPORTS EXERCISES: SINGLE LEG SQUAT FOR XC
A simple exercise to improve your leg strength
CHANGE YOUR LIFE AT THIS SKI FOR LIGHT EVENT
Ski For Light is rewarding for both skiers and guides
SNOWSHOE SCHOOL: FUN OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Snowshoe programs make it fun to be outdoors in winter
SNOWSHOE RECREATION AND FUN IN WISCONSIN
A month-by-month look at organized snowshoe activities
SKI OR SNOWSHOE AT NAVARINO NATURE CENTER
Challenging trails and high ridges provide opportunities
COULEE COUNTRY IS HOME FOR MT. BORAH DESIGNS
Growing outdoor apparel company calls Wisconsin home
FROM THE BOOKSHELF: NEW REGIONAL BOOKS
Camping and canoeing for some winter reading
DEPARTMENTS
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING with MITCH MODE
Simplifying what is an essentially simple sport
ILLINOIS with BOB RICHARDS
The mindset of Illinois skiers? Hope for the best
RUNNING with TOM KAUFMAN
Ideas for your runner this holiday season
NUTRITION with DONNA MARLOR R.D., M.A.
New-trition to keep you moving in the new year
WEATHER with TONY SCHUMACHER
Its a tricky recipe to figure the outlook for this winter
BICYCLING with DOUG SHIDELL
Some fun things for your bikehead this Christmas
PADDLE SPORTS with MIKE SVOB
The access issue for paddlers in Wisconsin, Illinois
EDITOR'S LETTER
CORRESPONDENCE
SILENT SPORTS SHORTS
CALENDAR
MARKETPLACE
ON THE COVER
Liz Wagner in the pristine tracks at Gatineau Park.
Greg Fangel Photo | 
