Features and Departments
DECEMBER 2005
CONTENTS
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
2005-2006 XC Ski Race Round-up
Our annual calendar of upper Midwest races through March
Finding Fridtjof
David Weiss traces the path of Eau Claire's Fridtjof Nansen Classic
Rediscovering old-timey ski trails
Mitch Mode argues that wide, groomed trails aren't everything
Snowmaking efforts storm the Midwest
Lee Borowski says the man-made stuff is key to the sport's future
XC Skiing paradise in the U.P's Keweenaw
Michelle Anderson provides a thorough lay of the land
MadNorSkis turn 25
Sarah Schoville Kyrie finds Madison Ski Club stronger than ever
SNOWSHOEING
The Dar Vollrath Memorial Snowshoe Series
Jim Joque finds series renamed after its late founder
BICYCLING
Stud your own bike tires
Byron Kuster demonstrates how to winterize one's wheels
RUNNING
Gifts for you & your running buddies
Tom Kaufman tries new gear & recommends helping others
Strength training for runners, Part II
Gregory Renfro illustrates lateral crunches & back extensions
OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Nutrition & immunity
Donna Marlor advises how to stay healthy through the holidays
A toast to 'backdoor marathons'
Jeff Potter praises events embraced by their communities
EDITOR'S LETTER
CORRESPONDENCE
SHORTS
SOUNDING ALARM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARKETPLACE
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