The practical effects of climate change and participation rates can be seen in the lower latittudes and altitudes, as the shorter ski seasons and erosion of commitment takes a toll in economic terms. Quoting the entire passage below from Great Brook ski touring: The End of Great Brook Skiing? The future of DCR’s cross-country ski …
Continue reading Canaries of the Cross-country ski community
Too early to break out in song, but the NOAA Climate Prediction Center has issued an advisory that oceanic conditions met the criteria for a 'weak' La Niña effect on winter weather this season. See article at the Weather Chabnnel site with the unreasonably long title La Niña Has Developed In The Pacific Ocean And …
Nations not known for skiing or ski racking include Mexico, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. Documented in part by a Norwegian, Allan Daniel Corona of Mexica and Matt Smith of South Africa qualified last spring for the upcoming Olympics, and will represent their respective nations. Congrats to them, and to the rest of the people …
For those getting ready for the ski season with some outdoors recreation and training, pack a bright orange or pink vest or shell. Deer hunting season has started or will begin shortly, and some people might get a bit eager if they see a shake of brown or tan in the woods. Don't look like …
If you saw the previous post, you knew the title for this one was coming. Our cross-country ski season died this week - 'murdered' with gentle cruelty by springtime. As with stories and Shakespeare, there should be an epilogue or coda. The season kicked off a bit lazily, as the far north didn't have the …
Continue reading And then there were none: epilogue April 16, 2025
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