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    The Engadin Ski Marathon in St. Moritz, Switzerland
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Mar 20
    • 4 min

    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. ...
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    Snowed-in at Snow Mountain Ranch
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Jan 5
    • 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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    Rollerski Review: Aluminum vs. Composite (Pursuit Fork Flex & Marwe 620XC)
    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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    Waiting for Winter
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Nov 26, 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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    Giving Up Fluoro Ski Wax
    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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    West Yellowstone Cross-Country Ski Trails (beyond Rendezvous)
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Jan 24, 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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    Yellowstone Cross-Country Ski Trails (Gardiner Entrance)
    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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    The Physics of Skiing Into the Wind
    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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    Grand Teton in Winter
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Mar 15, 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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    Rendezvous Ski Race in West Yellowstone
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Mar 11, 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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    Birkie 2020 - Blue Skies and Fast Trails
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Feb 23, 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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    Vasaloppet 2020 Race Report
    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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    Is Cross Country Skiing Hard?
    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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    Birkie: Skate vs. Classic
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Dec 29, 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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    An Open Letter to Critics of Winter
    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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    Minnesota's Backcountry
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Dec 15, 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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    Testing 7 Cold Weather Wax Strategies
    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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    Planning to do your first Birkie in 2021?  Ski the Vasaloppet this winter to qualify!
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Nov 13, 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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    How is Climate Change Affecting Minnesota Ski Trails?
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Oct 7, 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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    #Birken2019 Heia!
    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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    4 MN Guys in Lillehammer
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Mar 15, 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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    Trøndelag Traditions
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Mar 13, 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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    I'm in Norway!
    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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    My Picks for Top 5 Cross Country Ski Trails in MN and WI
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Feb 13, 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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    Unofficial Race Guide to Vasaloppet
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Feb 4, 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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    Cross-Country Ski Hot Box Wax (XC Ski Base Prep)
    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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    Switching to skin skis (Rossignol R-Skin review)
    Justin Eberhardt
    • Jan 22, 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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    Osprey Poco vs. Thule Chariot vs. Kinder Shuttle pulk review (cross country ski)
    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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