Justin EberhardtMar 204 minThe Engadin Ski Marathon in St. Moritz, SwitzerlandLast Sunday morning, I was one of 8166 skiers to line up in the village of Maloja for the 52nd Engadin Ski Marathon in Switzerland. ...
Justin EberhardtJan 52 minSnowed-in at Snow Mountain RanchMy first visit to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch was three years ago on a quick weekend trip to Colorado to take advantage of...
Justin EberhardtDec 4, 20213 minRollerski Review: Aluminum vs. Composite (Pursuit Fork Flex & Marwe 620XC)While we're (hopefully) nearing the end of the roller ski season, I thought I'd share my experiences with the models I've used for the...
Justin EberhardtNov 26, 20212 minWaiting for WinterIt’s a tough time to be a skier in the upper Midwest -- to know the snow will be here soon but not to know exactly when. I’m trying to...
Justin EberhardtFeb 21, 20215 minGiving Up Fluoro Ski WaxWhile having super fast skis is fun, the environment is infinitely more important. I whole-heartedly support the FIS ban on PFAS wax.
Justin EberhardtJan 24, 20213 minWest Yellowstone Cross-Country Ski Trails (beyond Rendezvous)After arriving in West Yellowstone earlier this winter, my first stop was the Rendezvous trail system just outside of town in the...
Justin EberhardtJan 3, 20214 minYellowstone Cross-Country Ski Trails (Gardiner Entrance)There aren’t many places in the world where you can ski with a herd of elk at sunrise or glide carefully past resting bison, and there...
Justin EberhardtOct 11, 20206 minThe Physics of Skiing Into the WindIt’s been a windy autumn out here on the edge of the prairie. And by "windy", I mean wind that comes out of Canada, gains speed across...
Justin EberhardtMar 15, 20202 minGrand Teton in WinterAfter leaving the Rendezvous Ski Race in West Yellowstone, my family and I drove south to Jackson Hole. The road through Yellowstone is...
Justin EberhardtMar 11, 20204 minRendezvous Ski Race in West YellowstoneI had hoped to finish the ski season with the Engadin Skimarathon in Switzerland on March 8th, but, due to the coronavirus situation in...
Justin EberhardtFeb 23, 20204 minBirkie 2020 - Blue Skies and Fast Trails2020 marked my fourth Birkie, and it was my favorite year so far! It couldn’t have been a nicer day with blue skies and temps climbing...
Justin EberhardtFeb 9, 20202 minVasaloppet 2020 Race ReportWhat a great day for a ski race in Mora MN! The streets were busy, and there were more racers in the starting pen than I’ve seen in many...
Justin EberhardtJan 24, 20205 minIs Cross Country Skiing Hard?Yes!, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying it out! Keep reading for an introduction to cross-country skiing and tips on how to get...
Justin EberhardtDec 29, 20197 minBirkie: Skate vs. ClassicIf I had to choose my favorite style of cross-country skiing, I'd probably go with skate skiing. When the conditions are right, there's...
Justin EberhardtDec 18, 20193 minAn Open Letter to Critics of WinterIt has recently come to my attention that the number of people (like me) who claim winter as their favorite season is exceedingly low. I...
Justin EberhardtDec 15, 20195 minMinnesota's BackcountryThese trails are not built for speed. They curve around trees, and the grade was determined ages ago by a glacier and the passage of time i
Justin EberhardtDec 12, 20193 minTesting 7 Cold Weather Wax StrategiesVideo of the test (blog post continues below): A couple of nights ago, I decided to go for a quick ski around my trails without taking...
Justin EberhardtNov 13, 20193 minPlanning to do your first Birkie in 2021? Ski the Vasaloppet this winter to qualify!If you are planning to ski the Birkie for the first time in a future year, consider using the Vasaloppet as a qualifier race first to...
Justin EberhardtOct 7, 20193 minHow is Climate Change Affecting Minnesota Ski Trails?The Minnesota winter of 2018-2019 could not have been better for cross country skiers--the season was long, and there was plenty of snow...
Justin EberhardtMar 17, 20196 min#Birken2019 Heia!4 hours, 17 minutes, and 47 seconds after starting the Birkebeinerrennet in Rena, Norway, I glided across the finish line in Lillehammer....
Justin EberhardtMar 15, 20192 min4 MN Guys in LillehammerYesterday morning, I enjoyed another scenic rail journey as I traveled from Trondheim to Lillehammer through forested mountains and...
Justin EberhardtMar 13, 20194 minTrøndelag TraditionsEvery trail junction in the Trøndelag forest has a name. Some crossings consist of little more than a signpost and a picnic table, and...
Justin EberhardtMar 10, 20192 minI'm in Norway!I arrived in Oslo on a cloudless Sunday afternoon with blue skies, moderate temps, and fresh snow on the ground. Unfortunately, due to an...
Justin EberhardtFeb 13, 20193 minMy Picks for Top 5 Cross Country Ski Trails in MN and WICross-country skiers have many great trails to choose from in Minnesota and Wisconsin. If you are visiting, new to the area, or just...
Justin EberhardtFeb 4, 20194 minUnofficial Race Guide to VasaloppetThe Birkie may be the biggest race in the Midwest, but the Vasaloppet is my favorite and the one that I’ve participated in most often....
Justin EberhardtJan 30, 20193 minCross-Country Ski Hot Box Wax (XC Ski Base Prep)A hot box allows soft wax to slowly absorb into your ski bases. It is a great way to prepare your skis prior to applying the wax of the...
Justin EberhardtJan 22, 20193 minSwitching to skin skis (Rossignol R-Skin review)Are you considering a pair of skin skis? In this post, I'll share my experience with classic skin skis (specifically my Rossignol...
Justin EberhardtDec 17, 20185 minOsprey Poco vs. Thule Chariot vs. Kinder Shuttle pulk review (cross country ski)What is the best child carrier for cross country skiing? There are several options on the market, and each has its pros and cons. ...