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  Jul 23, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Gear
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  May 25, 2021 | Cross Country Ski
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    by Reese Brown | Mar 29, 2021 | 0
  - Kikkan Randall - one big adventure
    by Reese Brown | Mar 24, 2021 | 0
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    by Pete Wilson | Mar 15, 2021 | 0
Destinations
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  From Summit to Sea to Lobster by the Bay: Something for Everyone on Mount Desert Island, ME
  
  Jul 28, 2021 | Destinations, East
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  Jul 11, 2021 | Destinations, East
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  - Kayaking: The Key to Lifelong Adventure
    by Pete Wilson | Jul 8, 2021 | 0
  - Discover North Conway, NH
    by Pete Wilson | Jun 11, 2021 | 2
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    by Pete Wilson | May 19, 2021 | 0
Food/Drink
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  Bring the Full Bounty of Italian Cooking into your Home Kitchen
  
  Jul 26, 2021 | Food/Drink
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  Discover this Summer’s Bustling Outdoor Dining Scene
  
  Jun 15, 2021 | Food/Drink |
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  - Savoring Spring - the One Pan Wonder Way
    by Holly Johnson | May 20, 2021 | 0
  - Tasting Utica’s Top Beverages
    by Pete Wilson | May 10, 2021 | 4
  - Turn a Trip to the Market into a Tasty Travel Meal
    by Pete Wilson | Feb 3, 2021 | 0
Health & Wellness
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  Happy National Feel Good Day!
  
  Jul 15, 2021 | Health & Wellness
- Featured
  
  Kayaking: The Key to Lifelong Adventure
  
  Jul 8, 2021 | Destinations, Health & Wellness
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  - Glide into Summer Fitness with Nordic Walking
    by Reese Brown | Jun 22, 2021 | 0
  - The Joys of Stand Up Paddleboarding
    by Pete Wilson | May 31, 2021 | 0
  - Savoring Spring - the One Pan Wonder Way
    by Holly Johnson | May 20, 2021 | 0
Gear
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  Intro to Roller Skiing Part 2: Get Rolling
  
  Jul 23, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Gear
- Featured
  
  Stand Up Paddleboarding - Gear Guide
  
  Jun 29, 2021 | Gear |
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  - Rudy Project Crossway MTB Helmet
    by Pete Wilson | Jun 3, 2021 | 0
  - Handcrafted Comfort and a One-of-a-Kind Look
    by Pete Wilson | Apr 9, 2021 | 0
  - Spring Cleaning: It's Not Too Early to Plan for Next Winter
    by Pete Wilson | Mar 15, 2021 | 0
Style
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  Ski Fashion Trend Report - Fischer - Winter 2020/21
  
  Feb 22, 2021 | Style
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  Style Spotlight - Salomon Winter 2020/21
  
  Feb 1, 2021 | Style
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  - Style Spotlight - SWIX Winter 2020/21
    by Reese Brown | Jan 6, 2021 | 0
  - Style Spotlight and Trend Series
    by Reese Brown | Dec 17, 2020 | 0
  - Merino Baselayer Short Sleeve
    by Lily Ford | May 29, 2020 | 0

July

From Summit to Sea to Lobster by the Bay: Something for Everyone on Mount Desert Island, ME

July 28, 2021 | Destinations, East |
Bring the Full Bounty of Italian Cooking into your Home Kitchen

July 26, 2021 | Food/Drink |
Intro to Roller Skiing Part 2: Get Rolling

July 23, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Gear |
Happy National Feel Good Day!

July 15, 2021 | Health & Wellness |
Big World Atmosphere in Burlington, Vermont

July 11, 2021 | Destinations, East |
Kayaking: The Key to Lifelong Adventure

July 8, 2021 | Destinations, Health & Wellness |

June

Stand Up Paddleboarding – Gear Guide

June 29, 2021 | Gear |
Glide into Summer Fitness with Nordic Walking

June 22, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Nordic Walking |
Discover this Summer’s Bustling Outdoor Dining Scene

June 15, 2021 | Food/Drink |
Discover North Conway, NH

June 11, 2021 | Destinations, East |
Rudy Project Crossway MTB Helmet

June 3, 2021 | Gear |

May

The Joys of Stand Up Paddleboarding

May 31, 2021 | Health & Wellness |
An Introduction to Roller Skiing: Part 1

May 25, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |
Savoring Spring – the One Pan Wonder Way

May 20, 2021 | Food/Drink, Health & Wellness |
Discover Innsbruck, Austria

May 19, 2021 | Destinations, Europe |
Tasting Utica’s Top Beverages

May 10, 2021 | East, Food/Drink |
The Perfect Year Round Destination

May 5, 2021 | Destinations |
Summer in the Eastern Sierras

May 2, 2021 | Destinations, Far West |

April

Working Your Healthy Remote Habits Into a Busier In-person Life

April 22, 2021 | East, Health & Wellness, Rockies |
Jessie Diggins – Brave Enough

April 21, 2021 | Health & Wellness |
Handcrafted Comfort and a One-of-a-Kind Look

April 9, 2021 | Gear |
Discover Frisco, Colorado

April 8, 2021 | Destinations, Rockies |

March

What is Trail Running?

March 29, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |
Changing Seasons: Focus On What You Can Do

March 26, 2021 | Health & Wellness |
Kikkan Randall – one big adventure

March 24, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |
Safety Mesures Take Off: Travel During a Pandemic

March 20, 2021 | Destinations |
Spring Cleaning: It’s Not Too Early to Plan for Next Winter

March 15, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Gear |
Our Favorite Ski Centers in New York State!

March 12, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, East |
Snowshoeing For Everyone

March 9, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Gear |
How to Make the Most of YOur Springtime Ski Season

March 3, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |

February

Vermont Ski Areas We Love!!

February 24, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, East |
Ski Fashion Trend Report – Fischer – Winter 2020/21

February 22, 2021 | Style |
Random Acts of Kindness Day – Feb 17

February 17, 2021 | Health & Wellness |
Fat Bike Part II: How to Ace Your Fabiking Adventure

February 16, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |
A Nordic Experience Like No Other at Mont Sainte-Anne

February 12, 2021 | Destinations, Quebec |
How to Enjoy Winter this Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2021 | Destinations |
How to Approach Adventuring During Holiday Week

February 8, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |
Top Nordic Centers in the American Midwest

February 5, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Mid West |
Turn a Trip to the Market into a Tasty Travel Meal

February 3, 2021 | Food/Drink |
Style Spotlight – Salomon Winter 2020/21

February 1, 2021 | Style |

January

Fatbiking Part I: Wide Wheels and Broad Appeal

January 27, 2021 | Cross Country Ski |
Not to Miss Canadian Birkie – February 12, 2021

January 19, 2021 | Alberta, Destinations |
Feeling Good in the New Year

January 18, 2021 | Health & Wellness |
Java Coffee & Tea – Breakfast in Boise

January 14, 2021 | Far West, Food/Drink |
Favorite Nordic Center in the Pacific NW

January 13, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Far West |
Style Spotlight – SWIX Winter 2020/21

January 6, 2021 | Style |
Favorite Ski Areas of Quebec and Ontario

January 4, 2021 | Cross Country Ski, Ontario, Quebec |

December

Three Changes to Expect at Nordic Centers this Winter

December 23, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |
Backcountry Touring by Alpina – Find Your Powder

December 18, 2020 | Gear |
Style Spotlight and Trend Series

December 17, 2020 | Style |
Sylvan Peak Mountain Shop: Big City Selection, Small Town Service

December 14, 2020 | Far West, Gear |
Experience “The Groomer Tour”

December 10, 2020 | Destinations, Rockies |
From the Trails to the Taphouse: Après-Ski Ales at Whistler Brewing

December 5, 2020 | British Columbia, Food/Drink |
Pairing Piste with Pinot

December 2, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, Food/Drink, Rockies |

November

Buyer’s Guide – Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Gear

November 30, 2020 | Gear |
Beyond the Stretch: How 10 Minutes a Day Can Release Tension, Stress and Chronic Pain

November 26, 2020 | Health & Wellness |
Your New Pocket-Sized Ski Snack

November 24, 2020 | Health & Wellness |
USA Today’s Best Cross Country Resorts

November 20, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |
Best Cross Country Ski Areas in Colorado

November 20, 2020 | Cross Country Ski, Rockies |
Favorite Ski Areas Of Alaska and Western Canada

November 15, 2020 | Alberta, British Columbia, Cross Country Ski, Far West |
Skiing Basics – Classic Skiing

November 13, 2020 | Education |
Favorite Ski Town Lunch Spots Around New England

November 13, 2020 | East, Food/Drink |
10 Tips and Tricks to Make Your Cross Country Experience EPIC!

November 12, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |
Favorite New Hampshire Cross Country Ski Areas

November 5, 2020 | Cross Country Ski, East |
Fall Tune-UP: Five Exercises To Get You In Shape

November 2, 2020 | Health & Wellness |

October

Know Before you Go: How to Find a New Rhythm this Winter with Cross Country Skiing

October 29, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |
Through Thick and Thin, the American Birkebeiner Brings People Together on the Trails

October 28, 2020 | Destinations, Mid West |
DIY – Backyard Trail Gooming

October 26, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |
Women’s Cross Country Ski Boots: A Buyer’s Guide

October 9, 2020 | Gear |
Not To Miss California Cross Country Ski Areas

October 8, 2020 | Cross Country Ski, Far West |
Rudy Project Sunglasses

October 7, 2020 | Gear |
Aniticpated Surge In Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

October 4, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |

September

LEKI Nordic Walking Poles – Gear Review

September 29, 2020 | Gear, Nordic Walking |
Resistance Exercise for Cross Country Skiers

September 26, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Uncategorized |
Rediscovering the Road Trip: Northeast Part2

September 23, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Rediscovering the Road Trip: Northeast Part 1

September 21, 2020 | Destinations, East |
Healthy Eating

September 17, 2020 | Health & Wellness |
Nordic Walking – An Introduction

September 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nordic Walking |
How To Cross Country Ski: A Beginners Guide

September 14, 2020 | Education |
Destination – Grimentz, Switzerland

September 11, 2020 | Destinations, Europe |
Pack Up, Explore, Relax: New York’s Hudson Valley

September 9, 2020 | East, Food/Drink |
We Need Cross Country Skiing

September 7, 2020 | Health & Wellness |
Rediscovering the Road Trip: A Guide

September 2, 2020 | Destinations |

August

Refresh your Mind and Heal your Body with Forest Bathing

August 27, 2020 | Health & Wellness |
Four Ways to Foray into the Perfect Picnicking

August 19, 2020 | Food/Drink |
Biking and XC Skiing: A Match Made for Adventure

August 11, 2020 | Cross Country Ski |
Destination – Northfield, MN

August 5, 2020 | Destinations, Mid West |
Monday Stretching – Quads

August 3, 2020 | Health & Wellness |

July

Monday Stretching – Hip Flexor

July 27, 2020 | Health & Wellness |
The Perfect Lightweight Backpack

July 25, 2020 | Gear |
Cross Country Centers – The Perfect Year Round Destination in These Uncertain Times

July 14, 2020 | Destinations |
Destination – Stokely Creek Resort

July 10, 2020 | Destinations, Ontario |

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Whenever I think of Italian food in America, I rec

Whenever I think of Italian food in America, I recall a scene from the 1996 film “Big Night” when Tony Shalhoub’s character—an assiduous Italian émigré and chef—throws a world-class kitchen conniption over two American diners’ repeated requests for a side of spaghetti and meatballs.

#summer #crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking #pasta #freshpasta #recipe #basil

Before you hit that fresh, post-road-work pavement

Before you hit that fresh, post-road-work pavement and start sweating happily through some roller skiing adventures, you need some wheels. A couple choices to make right off the bat: do you want to start by classic skiing or skate skiing?

#summer #crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking

In honor of National Feel Good Day – or any day

In honor of National Feel Good Day – or any day for that matter – remember it all starts with you. While it may sound selfish, think about when you feel good – are you a better friend, worker, boss, spouse, parent? Does life seem better? When you start feeling good it resonates out to the world and you attract more goodness.

#summer #nationalfeelgoodday
#crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking

Burlington, VT, is in the business of combining fo

Burlington, VT, is in the business of combining foreign, exciting elements into its own unique atmosphere. Beyond the lake and peaks that seem all too big for New England, the long, brick-covered, pedestrian-only Church Street Marketplace feels like a European city square that’s been tilted onto a gradual slope.

#summer #crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking #outdoordining #beer #wine #food #restaurants @vermonttourism @ski_vt @helloburlington

There are some activities that strike the perfect

There are some activities that strike the perfect balance between adventure and exercise, thrill and relaxation, practical transportation and just-for-fun jaunts. Cycling might be one of these activities; and kayaking certainly is.

#summer #kayak #kayaking @greatglentrails
#crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking

If you read our introduction to stand up paddleboa

If you read our introduction to stand up paddleboarding (SUP) or are already an avid paddleboarder yourself, then you know just how open to interpretation this activity is.

#paddle #SUP #paddleboarding #summer #crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking

Are you missing winter and wondering how you can k

Are you missing winter and wondering how you can keep the winter full body fitness you get from cross country skiing? Check out our piece on Nordic Walking, it could be your next favorite activity.

#crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles #nordicwalking

Happy Summer Solstice #crosscountryskiing #snowsh

Happy Summer Solstice

#crosscountryskiing #snowshoeing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles

By and large, the pandemic has not done good thing

By and large, the pandemic has not done good things for the restaurant industry. Eateries have been shuttered across the country, while those that have survived find themselves struggling and short on staff. To make it, places had to radically adapt their business models.

#crosscountryskiing #snowshoing @rdbmarketing @ccsaatoday
#outdoordining #beer #wine #food #restaurants #thegreatoutdoors #summer #donthangupyourpoles #wellnessthroughpoles

If you find yourself dreaming of a relaxing weeken

If you find yourself dreaming of a relaxing weekend deep in the hills of the Northeast, far from the bustle of the city and up close to some singular natural wonders, it’s hard to do better than the White Mountains.

#crosscountryskiing #biking #kayaking
#cycling @ccsaatoday @rdbmarketing, #apresski #summer #skinh @brettonwoodsnh @greatglentrails @moatmtnbrewco @jacksonxc @visitnh @visitnew_england @north_conway_nh

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