Contents February 2005
SKIING
Greg Marr Enjoy Winter Award winner Randy Clark thanks the Birkie and our founding editor
The 'One Ski Guy' at the 2004 Birkie Thomas Gerst recalls his ordeal
12K at the Birkie has its critics and purpose Joel Patenaude talks to event official about the rationale
Those Birkie hills Mark Parman follows the infamous ups and downs of the trail
Looking for a dry run? Phil Van Valkenberg previews the Pre-Birkie and North End Classic
Power up for the Birkie Nutritionist Donna Marlor writes your meal plan
Hooking the next generation of Nordic skiers
Walter Meanwell shares his club's secrets: Fast, fun, affordable
We just want wax that works Mitch Mode doesn't need to know the chemical makeup of ski wax
Q&A: Are wax fumes hazardous? Lee Borowski assumes there's a risk and advises taking precautions
AIM for maintaining momentum John Burns explains last component of his skate skiing technique
Measuring your leg power Gregory Renfro gives you the tools
Skiers and library lovers unite at night Mark Parman previews Book Across the Bay and Lap the Library
Dream chalet now at Tower Ridge David E. Weiss celebrates Eau Claire-area ski club's new view
SNOWSHOEING
By the light of a headlamp Lynn Voelliger 'shoes with the Quad Cities' Snow Sharks
When you can't canoe Sylvania Jim Joque takes his students snowshoeing in the wilderness
RUNNING
In pusuit of the perfect race
Stephen Paske would be happier with a marathon 13 seconds faster
What gets you out the door? Tom Kaufman contemplates motivation
PADDLING
Researching places to paddle Mike Svob provides the best sources of info
Mothers of Invention Bob McCray reviews some wacky homemade silent sports equipment ideas
Boot Camp Survivors Outdoor cross training at Blue Mounds State Park
IIf Wilford Brimley were Amish ... Health & Fitness with Bill Hauda
EDITOR's LETTER Februarys past, present and future with Greg Marr
SHORTS
CORRESPONDENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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