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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 29 MIN

Staying Active This Winter With the Portland Area’s Best Cross-Country Skiing

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Now that the holidays are almost over, it's time to think about staying active all winter long. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, cross-county skiing is also a pretty great workout. Today we're revisiting a conversation with Portland Monthly's Rebecca Jacobson. She published a beginner’s guide to the sport to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow.  This episode first aired on Dec. 17, 2024 Mentioned in today’s show: Mountain Shop Sno-Park Parking Permits Teacup Nordic Pocket Creek Sno-Park Atkisson Sno-Park Guler Ice Caves Cabin Rentals - Gifford Pinchot National Forest Meissner Nordic Mt. Bachelor Nordic Methow Trails Stumptown Birkebeiner Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 29th episode Simply Eloped Cat Adoption D'Amore Law PBOT DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% off

Now that the holidays are almost over, it's time to think about staying active all winter long. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, cross-county skiing is also a pretty great workout. Today we're revisiting a conversation with Portland Monthly's Rebecca Jacobson. She published a beginner’s guide to the sport to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow.  This episode first aired on Dec. 17, 2024 Mentioned in today’s show: Mountain Shop Sno-Park Parking Permits Teacup Nordic Pocket Creek Sno-Park Atkisson Sno-Park Guler Ice Caves Cabin Rentals - Gifford Pinchot National Forest Meissner Nordic Mt. Bachelor Nordic Methow Trails Stumptown Birkebeiner Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 29th episode Simply Eloped Cat Adoption D'Amore Law PBOT DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% off

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