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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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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NORD-nique: 4 Cornering Tips With BSF PRO Hannah Rudd
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NORD-nique: 4 Cornering Tips With BSF PRO Hannah Rudd.

Four cornering tips from BSF PRO Hannah Rudd to take your skate skiing from hum-drum to baddie.

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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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Hips forward: the line showing shoulder, hip and ankle alignment
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NORD-nique: "Hips Forward" And Why Language Can Make Messy Cues.

Why "hips forward" is one of the most overused and least understood cues in cross-country skiing, and what to say instead.

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NORD-nique: You Gotta Get High To Get Low With BSF PRO Simon Zink
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NORD-nique: You Gotta Get High To Get Low With BSF PRO Simon Zink.

BSF PRO Simon Zink walks through drills and thoughts on finding a high hip position when skating.

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