Episode Details

If you’re looking to pick up a low-impact winter sport, then cross-country skiing might be for you. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, it’s also a pretty great workout. Rebecca Jacobson recently published a beginner’s guide to the sport for Portland Monthly. Today she’s here to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow. 

Mentioned in today’s show:

• Mountain Shop
• Next Adventure Sandy Outdoor Store
• Sno-Park Parking Permits
• Teacup Nordic
• Pocket Creek Sno-Park
• Atkisson Sno-Park
• Guler Ice Caves
• Cabin Rentals - Gifford Pinchot National Forest
• Meissner Nordic
• Mt. Bachelor Nordic
• Methow Trails
• Stumptown Birkebeiner

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• Salishan Coastal Lodge - Book your stay at salishan.com with code CITYCAST to save 20%
• OMSI
• United Way of the Columbia Willamette