Shadows Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Or trexler ow that I think about it. Cedar beach park/parkway. Or Lehigh parkway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 No lift issues or lines. Just open trails and some previous tracks. Nice morning at Lehigh's Goodman Campus getting out on the XC skis for the first time in a few years. Gotta get it in before tomorrow's monsoon. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mixilplix Posted January 17 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 17 Late afternoon tour to a nice sunset..... 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 how was the coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixilplix Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, mbike-ski said: how was the coverage? @mbike-ski Coverage wasn't bad..Couple of spots I could feel somethin rubbin the base...but overall it was good....Cold and snow Friday should sweetin things up.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Completely ignored plowing the driveway in favor of taking a tour around the block on the uphill setup. all people do in my development is complain about the roads not being plowed down to the asphalt. I say embrace it. It was nice just to get out and play in the snow. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toast21602 Posted January 20 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) Snuck out yesterday after work while it was still snowing for some xc miles at Bethlehem municipal 9-hole golf course and some of the little league fields. Felt great getting in some movement on snow and xc boots don't hurt my foot anywhere near as much as downhill boots right now so that is a win. Maybe go out for an evening mile or two or possibly tomorrow while there is still some snow around. Gotta embrace it since last year wasn't feasible. There were 3 other sets of tracks out there from what looks like the last snowstorm. Nice place to just cruise around. Edited January 20 by toast21602 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Toast you're turning into that eccentric old guy that avoids people. Nice 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, Shadows said: Toast you're turning into that eccentric old guy that avoids people. Nice Haha I’d be that guy but then I’d end up talking to the wall or writing the next great American novel. On topic. WTGAI.. Edited January 20 by GrilledSteezeSandwich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, toast21602 said: Snuck out yesterday after work while it was still snowing for some xc miles at Bethlehem municipal 9-hole golf course and some of the little league fields. Felt great getting in some movement on snow and xc boots don't hurt my foot anywhere near as much as downhill boots right now so that is a win. Maybe go out for an evening mile or two or possibly tomorrow while there is still some snow around. Gotta embrace it since last year wasn't feasible. There were 3 other sets of tracks out there from what looks like the last snowstorm. Nice place to just cruise around. That's sick xc stoke! Did you ever go out by leaser lake ? When I stop to pee I always think i should bring a rig and check it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Afternoon foray. Deep Creek park at Greenlane. I had thoughts of untracked runs but there were tons of parents and kids who left not 1” untouched ☹️ So I settled for a couple laps off the disc golf path , no much pitch but fun . Met a fellow named Rodney who skis at Blue a lot. He was doing some XC with a bunch of family. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 I think we know who Rodney is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) A few fireman’s miles at Trex Edited January 20 by mbike-ski 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 10 minutes ago, mbike-ski said: A few fireman’s miles at Trex Hopefully hitting Trex when we get more snow for some downhill . I’m looking for spots for parking? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 6 hours ago, Johnny Law said: That's sick xc stoke! Did you ever go out by leaser lake ? When I stop to pee I always think i should bring a rig and check it out. Love Leaser but never xc’ed there. Thatd be a nice place! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 (edited) How did I not know that Crested Butte had a free Nordic section all these years? There is an elaborate trail system you have to buy a pass for but there are a few free loops. Went to the resort this morning to extremely flat light. I took exactly one run and decided to leave. I hate that my stupid old eyes just can’t see, just not worth it. So left and got my XC set up and my friend and I did a lap on the “poop loop” which is the dog friendly loop. Fingers crossed visibility is better tomorrow. Edited January 22 by Barb 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 6 minutes ago, Barb said: How did I not know that Crested Butte had a free Nordic section all these years? There is an elaborate trail system you have to buy a pass for but there are a few free loops. Went to the resort this morning to extremely flat light. I took exactly one run and decided to leave. I hate that my stupid old eyes just can’t see, just not worth it. So left and got my XC set up and my friend and I did a lap on the “poop loop” which is the dog friendly loop. Fingers crossed visibility is better tomorrow. I really want to take my skis to a nordic center and try them out rather than break trail. That looks like fun there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 1 minute ago, toast21602 said: I really want to take my skis to a nordic center and try them out rather than break trail. That looks like fun there! My skis are fat and don’t fit in the track. I will say that you lose energy transfer outside of the track as the skis naturally go sideways a bit. When in a track all that energy is just propelled forward. But yes, it’s a great area. I will be here most of the week and will try to hit it daily. Just a good bit of cardio. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toast21602 Posted January 22 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 22 Took the afternoon away from work today to get in some last minute XC strides and glides before the snow all melted away. Stopped at Illick's Mill and Monocacy Park to check things out and ended up taking the tracks out and back to explore that area. Super quiet and peaceful back there along the water which is what I love about taking these out. Just a lovely afternoon. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momskeeztoo Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Did a nice walk on D&L Sunday, started at Glen Onoko. Saw some cross country skiers. I’d love to try it, husband not interested, unfortunately. I already have one hobby that takes me away most of the winter. Don’t need 2. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 45 minutes ago, momskeeztoo said: Did a nice walk on D&L Sunday, started at Glen Onoko. Saw some cross country skiers. I’d love to try it, husband not interested, unfortunately. I already have one hobby that takes me away most of the winter. Don’t need 2. Years ago I took a class thru one of the state parks in the Poconos. I am sure there are places that offer cheap intro classes for you to try it. You can get a setup pretty cheap, especially used. Don’t let your husband’s lack of enthusiasm stop you. I say try it! A quick search showed free lessons at this state park. Trail pass $15 https://paccsa.org/paccsa-ski-lessons 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momskeeztoo Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 He said he’d try snowshoes. Maybe I’ll need to compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 I got started at Greek Peak's Nordic Center years ago, definitely worth checking out with rental gear if not a lesson. The closest XC center is probably high point NJ. There was another one around Williamsport but not coming up on the goog There's a lot of cheap used stuff out there these days but it takes a little bit of knowledge/time to sift through to get something you'll enjoy. For someone starting who wants to do ungroomed rail trails, golf courses, parks etc I'd look forNNN BC stuff, its a little wider and more stable than classic track NNN 7 minutes ago, momskeeztoo said: He said he’d try snowshoes. Maybe I’ll need to compromise. meh better that nothing, get some altai hoks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 14 minutes ago, momskeeztoo said: He said he’d try snowshoes. Maybe I’ll need to compromise. Maybe he needs to compromise... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 7” overnight. 8 humans and 6 dogs. This morning was fun. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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