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GeneralLynx3 t1_jacwyo3 wrote

They advertise renting snowshoes and cross country skiing equipment in our area. I was not surprised she’s from Minnesota. It’s SO popular here.

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tylerhovi t1_jadjb31 wrote

If you haven't done it yet, do it. XC Skiing is a lifetime sport, I just jumped on the train here this year (in Minn.) and have been absolutely hooked. No better way to enjoy winter here than XC skiing.

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Buckscience t1_jadn6r9 wrote

Great way to overcome Seasonal Affect Disorder. Fresh air and sunshine in the doldrums of winter do wonders for mental and physical health.

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tylerhovi t1_jadosgj wrote

I've tried explaining this to my partner but she just despises the cold. Hoping she comes around next year and goes out on the trails with me more.

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tribrnl t1_jae0yru wrote

It looks so fun, but I'm in Kansas, so we don't have the sustained cold and snow over the winter to be able to try it without traveling. Plus I'm a cyclist, so there's some overlap there (it seems like xc ski is popular cross training).

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WesternOne9990 t1_jae7uri wrote

Here during the Minnesota summers it’s not an uncommon site on the bike trails and foot paths to see people “skiing” on their extended roller blades that are basically skis with wheels. I’ve only tried it once, fun fact i got to use those roller blades for summer practice while being apart of the same Nordic team she was on but like four years after.

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