I interviewed White Pine Nordic Center director, Rob Lang, to put together some advice about to how to get started with cross country skiing (often abbreviated as XC skiing, and also called Nordic skiing). Rent gear the first few times. This allows you to try classic skiing and skate skiing, […]
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Cross country skiers are passionate about their sport. Case in point, I’ve already skied 22 days this season and am hoping to break last year’s record of 39 days in a less-than-ideal snow year. And one of the days this season was during a full-on blizzard where I couldn’t see […]
Expert Video Review Not every Nordic ski or boot is perfect for everyone. So how do you know which one is right for you? Jans Expert and Nordic Center Director, Patrick Coffey has skied on all of the Nordic skis and boots that we sell. So who better than to […]
Expert Review The Salomon Momentum Softshell Jacket and the Salomon Momentum Softshell Pants will be appreciated by a variety of Nordic skiers, from the recreational level to elite racers. This jacket-pant combo works well together, with both items offering the same high level of performance. The Momentum jacket and pant […]
Nordic ski selection is important – incredibly important. When I was coaching with the U.S. Biathlon Team, we spent more time trying to find the right ski for each athlete than we did testing grinds, hand structure or even wax. All of which are still really important. The correct ski […]
For over 32 years Jans has prided itself on sharing expert knowledge with every customer who walks into our stores. The goal is to help people have a great experience outdoors – whether fly fishing, skiing, biking, climbing or hiking. And, perhaps most importantly, we strive to treat each customer […]
When you begrudgingly accept that ski season is over, it’s easy to ignore your Nordic skis. With the snow all gone, they become a painful reminder of how long you’ll have to wait until you get to put them to use again. But how you treat your Nordic skis when […]
Back in the day, Jan Peterson was a darn good ski racer. When his eldest daughter, Andrea, followed in his footsteps, Jan had the realization that ski racing could be cost prohibitive to young kids who want to give it a try, so he took it upon himself to help […]
Let’s get one thing straight. I’m a Nordic skate skier who really never had an interest in classic cross country skiing. Instead of traditional kicking and gliding, I preferred the robust style of skating. And to be honest, I thought that skate skiing was more aerobic and certainly more fun […]
I’ve learned that winter sports enthusiasts are the WORST armchair meteorologists. I fully put myself into that category – yes, I’ve tried to learn how to interpret GFS models (more confusing than the rules of Settlers of Catan) and watch radars, but mostly I just obsessively check the NOAA.gov website […]
While Park City is well-known as an alpine ski resort town, in the past few years locals have created a booming Nordic scene and embraced the extensive cross-country ski trail system. Whether you’re looking for a change of pace from the long lift lines or a skinny ski destination, Park […]
photo credit: Women’s Ski Jumping USA If you’re a Park City resident, or if you’re visiting for the holidays, swing by the Utah Olympic Park (UOP) on December 28th -29th to watch one of the craziest winter sports. The UOP is playing host to the Sochi Winter Olympic Trials for […]