Re: [Paddlewise] Cross Country Ski Report

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:01:39 -0800
On Jan 15, 2008 5:26 AM, Joyce Family <tfj4_at_comcast.net> wrote:

>
> Craig:  On the subject of cross-training, I have always wondered about
> (but
> never had the courage to try) using one of my homemade GPs as "lurk" when
> I
> ski.  (I am a telemarker.)  Tom
>
> That is a very interesting thought. I can no longer telemark (left knee
does not bend or support enough) so I stick to the trails where I can
shuffle along pretty well and even get the skate skis on for very short
periods. You should try using the GP and let us know because I'm curious
too, now. I bet it would work!

X/C skiing is really remarkably like kayaking and makes a marvelous
cross-trainer both mentally and physically. I think telemark is more like
white water though. <grin>

Thanks for the intriguing thought.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
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