January 2004
CONTENTS
Vol. 20, No. 7
FEATURES
XC Q & A: SQUATS, HEART RATE PAL, VERTICAL POLING
There's all that, plus the "Elephant Drill"
BIATHLON: XC SKI THEN SHOOT STRAIGHT
Try skiing hard, then calming your heart rate immediately
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO SKI THE NOQUEMANON CLASSIC?
Classic adds a new challenge to skiing this hilly course
THE ICE AGE CHALLENGE RETURNS TO MADISON
The old Wintergreen race has found itself a new home
A VISIT TO THE SUGARBUSH TRAILS NEAR TOFTE, MN
Don't forget to pack a lunch if you're skiing the Picnic Loop
SILENT SPORTS EXERCISES: START OFF-SEASON TRAINING
Concentrate on the weakest link in your summer sports
INTERNATIONAL SKI FOR LIGHT AT GREEN BAY
Annual gathering of blind and impaired skiers, and their guides
WISCONSIN PREPARES FOR 2004 BADGER STATE GAMES
It's a natural for Wisconsin: The Games add bowling
LIVING LIFE OUTDOORS AT TWENTY-FIVE BELOW
Some people don't heed harsh warnings from the weathermen
WINTER KAYAKING ON THE LOWER WISCONSIN RIVER
One of the best ways to watch the eagles is from the water
WINTER BIKING: FROSTED FLAKES AND FROZEN FOOLS
Led by Ed Z., this club racks up thousands of winter miles
DEPARTMENTS
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING with MITCH MODE
Salomon plans to jump in the market with a new line of skis
SNOWSHOEING with JIM JOQUE
Snowshoeing and winter camping go together
HEALTH & FITNESS with BILL HAUDA
More is better: Exercise intensity is important
WEATHER with TONY SCHUMACHER
Snow on the ground is constantly morphing
RUNNING with TERI DWYER
A month-by-month look at some Minnesota races
PADDLE SPORTS with MIKE SVOB
A look at a year-round haven for the silent sports
EDITOR'S LETTER
CORRESPONDENCE
SILENT SPORTS SHORTS
CALENDAR
MARKETPLACE
ON THE COVER
Racing at the Snowflake International Skijoring Classic in Duluth.
Robert C. Bergstrom
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