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 Olivia Ester
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Olivia Ester: Why Skiing Is About More Than Racing

The community matters far more than the numbers, podiums or percentages.

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Bailey + Eric: Reflections On An Unexpected Skiing Season
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Bailey + Eric: Reflections On An Unexpected Skiing Season.

Bailey + Eric close out an unexpected season, and what being an AMBASSADÖRK did for their goal-setting.

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Bailey + Eric: How We Weathered The BIRKIE
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Bailey + Eric: How We Weathered The BIRKIE.

A snowless winter shortened the BIRKIE. Bailey and Eric on shifting mindsets when plans fall apart.

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Bailey + Eric: How I Found My Space In The Skate Lane
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Bailey + Eric: How I Found My Space In The Skate Lane.

Bailey on the challenges of starting a new sport, and the courage it takes to just show up.

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Bailey + Eric: Waxing Poetical With Ski Techs in Minnesota
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Bailey + Eric: Waxing Poetical With Ski Techs in Minnesota.

Eric is a ski tech in Duluth. Here's what he's learned about glide wax, brushing and structure.

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Bailey and Eric: Rest + Run + Refuel
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Bailey + Eric: Rest + Run + Refuel

How two Minnesotans train for a 50k ski race when there's no snow on the ground yet.

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AMBASSADÖRKS Bailey and Eric from Minnesota
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Bailey + Eric: Meet The AMBASSADÖRKS From Minnesota.

Meet Bailey + Eric, our first official AMBASSADÖRKS, as they prepare to ski their first BIRKIE.

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