WHAT IS IT?  With adaptations to equipment or the assistance of trained and knowledgeable guides, adaptive Nordic skiing is a magical way...

By Matt Halloran Over the last ten years, I have received a lot of requests for skate lessons. These requests are usually followed by an...

Members of the Racing Team were asked why they like night skiing. This is Colin McCarthy's (age 15) answer. The love of skiing is...

By John McCarthy I love skiing on Mt. Spokane and I love having my kids out there with me. When we first came here from Tonasket, Nordic...

By Susan Mulvihill It has been said that if you can walk, you can cross-country ski. While there is some truth to that statement, walking...

By Susan Mulvihill For years, my husband and I have used waxless skis. Sure, we've seen other skiers at Selkirk Lodge putting wax on...

by Matt Halloran Ten years ago, I attended a lecture on goal-setting given by an Olympic bi-athlete. I will summarize two hours of...

by Darryl Potyk “I’m supposed to do what? Take eight five-year-olds out into the cold for two hours and bring them back happy?” I’d seen...

By Mark Waechter We’ve all heard the whining. “My skis were slow! She passed me like I was standing still. I could have kept up with good...

By Susan Mulvihill To get maximum enjoyment out of Nordic (cross country) skiing this winter, we should do what we can now to be ready to...

Adapted from materials developed by Spokane Parks and Recreation Cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) has been described as...