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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2024 · 29 MIN

Why Cross-Country Skiing Makes Winter Better

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

If you’re looking to pick up a low-impact winter sport, then cross-country skiing might be for you. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, it’s also a pretty great workout. Rebecca Jacobson recently published a beginner’s guide to the sport for Portland Monthly. Today she’s here to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow.  Mentioned in today’s show: Mountain Shop Next Adventure Sandy Outdoor Store 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, Hey Portland, 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 17th episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge - Book your stay at salishan.com with code CITYCAST to save 20% OMSI United Way of the Columbia Willamette

If you’re looking to pick up a low-impact winter sport, then cross-country skiing might be for you. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, it’s also a pretty great workout. Rebecca Jacobson recently published a beginner’s guide to the sport for Portland Monthly. Today she’s here to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow.  Mentioned in today’s show: Mountain Shop Next Adventure Sandy Outdoor Store 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, Hey Portland, 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 17th episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge - Book your stay at salishan.com with code CITYCAST to save 20% OMSI United Way of the Columbia Willamette

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