Ok, I know it's not a paddling report... but it includes a lake (not frozen) and water (frozen) and, anyway, it's all I've got... After over two months of moving from our family farm (we filled two 40-yard dumpsters and have some stuff in the third - not to mention the stored stuff) we really needed to get out. Our daughter and son-in-law, often our paddling partners also like to x/c ski; a testament perhaps to the corrupting power of an obsessive father (in-law). At any rate, they packed us and our 1-yr old grandson (Ethan) into their 4wd vehicle and off we went. Some areas of the Pacific Northwest (or Pacific Southwest for you Canadians) serve a dual purpose by forming the backdrop for both paddling and skiing adventures and our destination, Lake Wenatchee State Park located just east of the Cascade crest along Highway 2 between Everett, WA and Wenatchee, WA, is one of them. In the winter the boat launch area becomes the parking lot for skiers who use the groomed trails of the park (and many other areas) by paying $60 for a parking permit that's good for a year. That's right... we can fill the vehicle up with skiers and spend hours skiing on carefully groomed trails every weekend all season long for the price of one downhill ski ticket at a fancy resort. Two sides of the park (north and south of a small river) give us the ability to enjoy different trails separated by a snack break. On one side you park next to the lake and move inland following what will be, in a few short months, the access roads to the summer camping spots. On the other side you park next to the highway and make your way through the pines and firs to the river and then follow that down to and along the lakeside only to work your way back to the parking lot after a mile or so of shoreline. There are so many parallels to paddling in x/c skiing. We often wear the same clothing (layers of polypro), many of the physical movements are similar, and the physical effort is broken up by frequent stops to enjoy the views and the wildlife. In our case yesterday the view of snow-capped mountains surrounding the blue lake and the evergreens in sunshine was spectacular. In past years we've enjoyed the company of eagles but this time only a few ravens chose to tag along; a disappointment for me since I wanted the kids to get the entire experience (they'd never been on these trails before). Ethan mostly slept warm and cozy in his sleigh while Daddy towed him along. We may not be able to paddle comfortably all year long (or at all on the frozen lake outside my window) but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy our paddling spots in different ways. Variety is the spice of life. :) Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Craig Jungers wrote: > Ok, I know it's not a paddling report... but it includes a lake (not frozen) > and water (frozen) and, anyway, it's all I've got... And how's that new sprayskirt work while ski-joring, Craig? Got to have paddling content! http://www.skijornow.com/skijornowhome.html -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hey, I tied it into paddling with a few allusions. I would have used illusions but I have precious few of those left. I have had one experience with ski-joring when my daughter hitched one of her huskies up to my belt. Unfortunately, it was a short lead and as we headed down a long hill Joxer noticed that I was right behind him and catching up.... so he went faster. But dang! I was STILL catching up so he went faster still. I really had no idea huskies could run *that* fast downhill in the snow. The experiment ended when he zigged around a tree and I zagged. 'Nuff said on that. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA On Jan 14, 2008 9:47 AM, Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com> wrote: > Craig Jungers wrote: > > Ok, I know it's not a paddling report... but it includes a lake (not > frozen) > > and water (frozen) and, anyway, it's all I've got... > > And how's that new sprayskirt work while ski-joring, Craig? Got to have > paddling content! > > http://www.skijornow.com/skijornowhome.html > > -- > Dave Kruger > Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Brad: Sorry, I meant to type "a lurk." It's a long pole supposedly used by traditional Norwegians instead of two ski poles. Here's a quick link to technique. http://www.ehow.com/how_14603_lurk-telemark-skiing.html __________________________________________________ What's "lurk"? Brad *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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