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[Tim]

Hello,

 

REI has a free Nordic day at Mt Hood Meadows on MLK Day. They are offering free basic lessons - one hour long on the hour at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm. The first three times are already filled, so I signed up for the 1:00pm slot. Of course, we could always go up earlier and ski on our own for a while prior. REI is also offering half-price rental fees for that day too.

 

So, is anyone interested in joining me for a XC skiing adventure that day? If so, reply here and we can begin working out logistics.

 

Thanks,

 

Tim

[Joe D.]

I'd be up for this.  I suck at slippery surface sports, but it's still fun, and it's about time I dusted off my xc skis.

[BrianH]

If my schedule permits. :-)

[Joe D.]

I found my ski boots, so I guess I have no excuse not to bundle up and fall on my butt tomorrow 

[Joe D.]

This was a lot of fun, and the temperature inversion resulted in truly balmy weather on the mountain.  No hat, and sunglasses! 

 

Here are a few photos:

 

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Tim with the instructor:

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This kid was one of the many naturals taking lessons:

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Tim in action!  (He got farther down the hill before falling that I did, but he didn't have a camera to capture my butt-braking technique).

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