crookedlyherengineer

[bevndave]

Cross-country skiing at Tamarack near Mammoth

[techdriveplay]

Top Sports for Building Endurance

In the quest for fitness and improved health, many athletes and enthusiasts seek the best ways to enhance their endurance. Endurance, the ability to sustain prolonged physical effort, is crucial for both athletic performance and overall well-being. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, building endurance can elevate your physical capabilities and improve your quality of life. In…

[wausaupilot]

DNR to offer candlelight hikes

Most properties will require a 2024 Wisconsin state park admission fee and/or a state trail pass unless otherwise noted.

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off on Jan. 6 and are scheduled at various locations through March. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails,” said Steve…

[louzit]

How To Take A Trip To The Mountains During Winter

As the leaves turn crisp and the air turns frosty, the allure of a winter escape to the mountains becomes irresistible. While summer brings sunshine and wildflowers, winter offers a unique kind of magic: a wonderland of snow-capped peaks, frozen lakes, and crackling fireplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or simply seeking a tranquil escape, a winter trip to the mountains promises an…

[hsmagazine254]

Exploring the Thrill of Solo Outdoor Sports A World of Adventure Awaits

Unleashing the Adventures of Solo Outdoor Sports In the realm of sports and adventure, the great outdoors beckons with countless opportunities for those who seek the thrill of solo exploration. This article celebrates the freedom and excitement of going it alone in outdoor sports, delving into the activities that promise exhilaration and self-discovery amidst nature’s splendour. 1. Trail…

[virtualdavis]

Cross-Country Skiing

What is the cross-country skiing equivalent of schussing down a powdery piste? If it exists — some etymologically Nordic, onomatopoeicly swooshy reference for scissoring smoothly across a snowy meadow or through a snowy forrest — I could sneak it into today’s outing. But I’d be waxing poetic. Projecting fantasy onto a considerably stickier cross-country skiing experience. Cross-Country Skiing​…

[andrasthehun]

My Musings at Ottawa's Ski Hills

February 25, 2023 We sat outside on Adirondack chairs nursing a coffee in the sunshine. The temperature was around freezing. Next to us, young people drank beer, taking a break from snowboarding or downhill skiing. The flat valley at the bottom of the mountain buzzed with the young crowd, some people getting ready with rented skis while others picked up their skis leaning against the ski stands.…

[charmed-n-zesty]

When you feel the quiet in your bones.

[faggotfungus]

Tullisaari, Henrik Borgstömin puisto park by Edwardina von Boxis (2010)

[pamietniko]

the fat man loop

Snoqualmie, Washington

[isbergillustration]

Went home briefly to Norway where horrifically there is still snow. No eldritch horror as terrifying as the prospect of cross country skiing (affectionate)

[retropopcult]

January 1975

[ifindus]

What do you think of NorFin?

I think it's a nice pairing! Not something I often explore myself as I don't really have a lot of personal experiences, connections, or references to Finland and there's not really that historical aspect that often draw me towards ship. However, Finns and Norwegians do have many common values and interests, especially when it comes to nature and outdoorsy life, so I can see how the ship is appealing to people. At the very least they are good friends in modern day.

[etapereine]

watching u23 interviews is so funny like the giro next gen interviewer asking jørgen nordhagen how he prepared for the race and he's like "well actually i've been at home finishing up school and taking final exams"

[kurtoutdoorman]

Skiing in the moonlight

[virtualdavis]

Another Nival Homecoming

Another Nival Homecoming​ (Photo: Geo Davis) Back for anothernival homecoming.Fluttering flurriesobscuring sunset,muting day to night, ground mounding, roundingwith fresh fallen snow.The sound of no sound,snowflakes silencing,softening contours,and settling scores.Slumber’s siren songswaddled in silver,swirling and whirling,mesmerizing me,mesmerizing usuntil tomorrow. Another Nival Homecoming​…