Between Two Skis: Community Journal

Read the latest from our community, find inspiration, learn about technique, and celebrate our little corner of the skiing world. Our blog posts explore skate and classic skiing, skiers journey's towards personal + professional goals, and generally - share our love of the glide. Let's reach across the set-track and build a nordie-verse, together. #letsgetnordical

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AMBASSADÖRK Ava Stratman
  • by Ava Stratman

Ava Stratman: Love Letter to Nordic Skiing

AMBASSADÖRK Ava shares her love of the glide, by writing a letter to Nordic skiing.

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AMBASSADÖRK Liam Schoeller
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Liam Schoeller: Beyond The Glitter

AMBASSADÖRK Liam questions what happens before - and after - race day glitter.

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AMBASSADÖRK Corrie Crane
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Corrie Crane: When Cross-Country Skiing Becomes Your Coping Mechanism

AMBASSADÖRK Corrie shares how Nordic skiing helped her "be" with an unexpected loss.

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Holiday cabin in winter
  • by Dr. Lorissa Segal

Dr. Lorissa Segal: The Science Behind Outdoor Exercise

AMBASSADÖRK Lorissa, internist and nordie shares the latest research around outdoor exercise and the importance for aging and growing brains alike.

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AMBASSADÖRK Megan Labbate
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Megan Labbate: The Love of Skiing with Friends

AMBASSADÖRK Megan shares how stepping away from comp club teams and finding her crew in high-school restored her love of cross-country skiing.

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AMBASSADÖRK Raylene Chew
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Raylene Chew: Finding Nordic Skiing Far From the Mountains

AMBASSADÖRK Raylene explores how she found her love of the glide, growing up in San Jose.

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AMBASSADÖRK Em Palermo
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Em Palermo: On the Importance of Having Multi-Disciplinary Friends and Being Open to Change

AMBASSADÖRK Em talks about the entry to snow sports and how being open and honest when learning and teaching - can transform friendships and your mountain experiences.

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AMBASSADÖRK Lauren Wardwell in Saba
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Lauren Wardwell: Skiing, Saba Style

AMBASSADÖRK Lauren shares a delightful story of baptism by fire. A newbie to roller skiing, but no stranger to snow, Lauren undertook a racing adventure on the island of Saba during the darkest days of winter. What a way to warm the toesies.

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AMBASSADÖRK Jenn Saugen
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Jenn Saugen: A Different Kind of Sports Mom

AMBASSADÖRK Jenn Saugen spends her winters supporting, learning and challenging herself - and her kiddos - during race season.

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