Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 15th 11, 10:03 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,668
Eastern US/Canada Loppet selection
Gabby,
I like very much the Gatineau Loppet. The course is all right in all
conditions! An the ambiance is simply crazy. Being one of the two
North American Worldloppets brings many "outs(k)iders"...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 23rd 11, 11:56 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,251
Camp Mercier question
gr,
For Camp Mercier, just give a call to know the ski conditions of the
day (418-848-1037) or call at 418-848-2422 to talk to somebody between
8h30 and 17h00. I have not gone yet to CM since a...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 13th 11, 12:34 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,037
Going to Mt St Anne... want info!
Any info about Camp Mercier? It looks interesting.
Camp Mercier is a place of choice for classic skiing. You may
encounter mooses, many bird species, even a lynx! However, it offers
only a few km...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 11th 11, 01:13 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,037
Going to Mt St Anne... want info!
Hi gr,
We haven't got relatively not much snow this winter season in the
Quebec region (only 18 cm of snow in January!). Nevertheless, the xc-
ski centres are doing miracles. Mt Ste-Anne is always...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
October 5th 10, 10:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,402
Concept2 ski machine
The machine looks awesome. However, I would have a second check at the
following machine before buying one:
http://www.thoraxtrainer.com/
Rock
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
September 19th 10, 12:32 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,150
Seeking Some Info on Camp Mercier
Is "La Pavillon" the building that is actually a college dormitory
(i.e., very institutional in feel), or is this a new option?
"Le Pavillon" is a student hotel with two single beds par room,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
September 14th 10, 01:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,439
Seeking Some Info on Camp Mercier
On 6 sep, 17:51, Jon wrote:
I'm trying to find out if Camp Mecier still has dormitory style
lodging in the attic of the main ski building...
SEPAQ closed the attic two-three...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 12th 10, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,097
the secret revealed ...
Indeed, Peter Northug Jr. uses a lot of strategies. Compilation of
Northug's rankings for the 19 WC long distances (10 km+) in 2009-10
corroborates Paul H's excellent analysis.
Northug's average...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 3rd 10, 11:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,097
Northug's secret sprint gears?
Here is some footage I got by searching "Northug finish" on youtube
that shows his speed burst:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWvAZRw1E9E&NR=1
His high tempo rhythm also makes him apart.
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 1st 10, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,097
Northug's secret sprint gears?
After Peter Northug blew out the WC circuit this year with so many
wins reached in the last 400 m by is now trademark strong finishes, I
am wondering if anybody knew about his secret gears he claimed...
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