Justin Eberhardt
The Engadin Ski Marathon in St. Moritz, Switzerland
Last 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 Eberhardt
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Snowed-in at Snow Mountain Ranch
My 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Dec 4, 2021
- 3 min
Rollerski 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Waiting for Winter
It’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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Feb 21, 2021
- 5 min
Giving Up Fluoro Ski Wax
While having super fast skis is fun, the environment is infinitely more important. I whole-heartedly support the FIS ban on PFAS wax.
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Justin Eberhardt
- Jan 23, 2021
- 3 min
West 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Jan 3, 2021
- 4 min
Yellowstone 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Oct 11, 2020
- 6 min
The Physics of Skiing Into the Wind
It’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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Mar 14, 2020
- 2 min
Grand Teton in Winter
After leaving the Rendezvous Ski Race in West Yellowstone, my family and I drove south to Jackson Hole. The road through Yellowstone is...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Mar 10, 2020
- 4 min
Rendezvous Ski Race in West Yellowstone
I had hoped to finish the ski season with the Engadin Skimarathon in Switzerland on March 8th, but, due to the coronavirus situation in...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Feb 22, 2020
- 4 min
Birkie 2020 - Blue Skies and Fast Trails
2020 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Feb 9, 2020
- 2 min
Vasaloppet 2020 Race Report
What 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Jan 24, 2020
- 5 min
Is 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Dec 28, 2019
- 7 min
Birkie: Skate vs. Classic
If 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Dec 18, 2019
- 3 min
An Open Letter to Critics of Winter
It has recently come to my attention that the number of people (like me) who claim winter as their favorite season is exceedingly low. I...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Dec 14, 2019
- 5 min
Minnesota's Backcountry
These 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
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Justin Eberhardt
- Dec 12, 2019
- 3 min
Testing 7 Cold Weather Wax Strategies
Video 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Nov 12, 2019
- 3 min
Planning 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Oct 6, 2019
- 3 min
How 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Mar 17, 2019
- 6 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....
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Justin Eberhardt
- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
4 MN Guys in Lillehammer
Yesterday morning, I enjoyed another scenic rail journey as I traveled from Trondheim to Lillehammer through forested mountains and...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Mar 12, 2019
- 4 min
Trøndelag Traditions
Every trail junction in the Trøndelag forest has a name. Some crossings consist of little more than a signpost and a picnic table, and...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Mar 10, 2019
- 2 min
I'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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Feb 12, 2019
- 3 min
My Picks for Top 5 Cross Country Ski Trails in MN and WI
Cross-country skiers have many great trails to choose from in Minnesota and Wisconsin. If you are visiting, new to the area, or just...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Feb 3, 2019
- 4 min
Unofficial Race Guide to Vasaloppet
The 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....
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Justin Eberhardt
- Jan 30, 2019
- 3 min
Cross-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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Jan 21, 2019
- 3 min
Switching 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...
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Justin Eberhardt
- Dec 17, 2018
- 5 min
Osprey 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. ...
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