Why celebrate the bicycle? Regular physical activity of moderate intensity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – has significant benefits for health. At all ages, the benefits of being physically active outweigh potential harm, for example through accidents. Some physical activity is better than none. By becoming more active throughout the day in […]
(Twin Lakes, Ontario)- Hello to local supporters of XC skiing. In solidarity with all XCSkiers, during COVID we’re learning how amazing XC Skiing has been in more and more places. I literally step out my back door on a lake in Greely/Osgoode and slip on my classic or skate skis and away I go. So […]
Did you know that our conservation officers conducted close to 50 search and rescue operations for people lost in Gatineau Park in 2020? This number doesn’t even count search and rescues related to injuries and other medical reasons. No one is immune to the unexpected. As I was looking for a way to learn more […]
Winter is just not winter for me unless there’s snow on the ground. Mostly because snow means sledding and cross country skiing downhill skiing and snow forts and all the fun you can do only in colder temperatures I have loved cross country skiing for most of my life, and I love seeing my own […]
You are interested in cross-country skiing: nothing more normal to appreciate the joys of winter! Practiced for 3 to 5000 years in the Scandinavian countries, cross-country skiing is one of the flagship sports of winter and its benefits are similar to those of hiking, and even more, because it uses all the muscles of the body: […]
Happy New Year, we’ve received 3-4″ of new snow so far and more accumulation is expected throughout the day today! Our trail crew is out grooming the ski trails but coverage is still thin in spots so please use caution. Snowshoe trails are in great shape Please check back here or trailhub.org for updates regarding […]
Few activities can compare to cross-country skiing for the opportunity to experience a quieter, more serene side of winter (with a killer cardio workout to boot). While many alpine ski areas also offer Nordic trails, some of the best cross-country skiing is found at dedicated resorts. The top 10 winners in the category Best Cross-Country Ski […]
release by Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce November 20, 2020 (North Conway, NH) – North Conway has once again been named the #1 ski town in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best.com. Competing against such well known ski towns as Aspen, Breckenridge and Jackson Hole, North Conway took top honors in the number one […]
release by CXC November 18, 2020 – As the weather gets colder, it’s time to start planning your winter getaway! The YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center is the place for both beginners and experts, with over 120 kilometers of groomed Nordic Trails to explore. Tucked away in the Colorado Rockies, […]
release by the Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman, MT – After years of planning and fundraising, the Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) will begin making snow this month at Sunset Hills, a popular cross country ski trail located between Lindley Park and Bozeman Health in downtown Bozeman. The water pipes, an underground cistern for cooling well water, […]
