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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Human powered track groomer</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I was looking around for plans to build a human powered xc ski tracker/groomer and came across this homemade version that is made with just some 2x4 lumber and runners. I know there are (were?) some commercially available versions of this but they seem quite expensive.<br />Anyone built one? How hard are they to pull on snowshoes?<br /><iframe class="mod-bbcode-video" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OL51idwWTPQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><iframe class="mod-bbcode-video" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LGOp2rq4Nw4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Skye</dc:creator>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:18:59 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Identify these ski bindings?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I know nothing about cross country skiing, only that I'm interested in trying it. I was given a set of cross country skis with this binding on it. Can anyone help me identify it? I've been doing some searching, but am not sure what I'm looking for and haven't found anything like it yet. These bindings are n Rossignol Advantage ar skis. Any help would be appreciated. Hopefully this forum gets enough traffic that someone will be able to help.<br />Thanks, Theresa ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Theresa</dc:creator>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2017 15:20:56 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Japan Ski Wax Gallium</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ You have a positive experience with Gallium Japanese ski wax Max Fluor ? I mean the ski wax Giga Speed Max Fluor.<br /><a href="https://www.remsport.eu/ski-wax-giga-speed-max-fluor-30ml-gallium-p-7.html" target="_blank" >https://www.remsport.eu/ski-wax-giga-speed-max-fluor-30ml-gallium-p-7.html</a> ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jacek</dc:creator>
            <category>XC Skiing Forum</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:10:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: XC Ski Research</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Hi, I am a student at College for Creative studies in Detroit Michigan doing a research project about cross country skis. I would appreciate it if you all would take a survey to help me learn more about cross country skiing. Thanks! Alyssa<br /><a href="https://www.instant.ly/s/xwS3n" target="_blank" >https://www.instant.ly/s/xwS3n</a> ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>alyssabob88</dc:creator>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:30:07 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Ski Tour Canada 2016</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ The <a href="http://skitourcanada.com/" target="_blank" >Ski Tour Canada</a> is here! Here's some of the best photos from around the mediaverse.<br /><b>For the first time in history, the world’s top athletes will meet in Canada for the marquee and culminating FIS World Cup competition of the year.</b><br />The Ski Tour Canada 2016 – FIS Cross-Country World Cup will feature four iconic Canadian ski destinations as host venues. The first week of racing will feature four stages in Quebec (Gatineau, Montreal and Quebec City), while the second week will feature the final four stages and awarding of the FIS crystal globes in Alberta (Canmore). 12 days - 8 competition events - 4 races in Québec - 4 races in Alberta - 25 countries represented<br />I'll update this topic as the race progresses!<br /><iframe class="mod-bbcode-video" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2gywvSjOx9A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 1</b></span><br />MARCH 1ST - GATINEAU<br />SPRINT (FREE TECHNIQUE)<br />The Individual Sprint starts with a time trial in the qualification round. Skiers start every 15 seconds, with the 30 fastest qualifying for the quarterfinals, where they face off in heats of six. The first two finishers in each heat move on automatically to the semifinals, along with the two skiers with the next fastest times (lucky losers). The semis follow the same process, with the grand final featuring the six fastest skiers in a showdown for the stage win.<br />1:45PM FIS World cup Sprint (free technique) – Ladies<br />2:15PM FIS World cup Sprint (free technique) – Men<br />https://twitter.com/FISCrossCountry/status/704684874561671169[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/FISCrossCountry/status/704769793543512065[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/FISCrossCountry/status/704764288007860224[/twitter]<br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 2</b></span><br />MARCH 2ND - MONTREAL<br />13 - 20 KM MASS START (CLASSIC)<br />Ski racing’s most simple and straightforward format. All skiers start together. An exciting, tactical race (similar to road cycling) with the first skier to cross the finish line taking victory.<br />12PM FIS World cup Mass Start (classic) – Ladies<br />2:30PM FIS World cup Mass Start (classic) – Men<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/FISCrossCountry/status/705089518660161542[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/FasterSkier/status/705086559750647808[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/RolfZetterberg/status/705087670888824832[/twitter]<br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 3</b></span><br />MARCH 4TH - QUEBEC CITY<br />SPRINT (FREE TECHNIQUE)<br />The Individual Sprint starts with a time trial in the qualification round. Skiers start every 15 seconds, with the 30 fastest qualifying for the quarterfinals, where they face off in heats of six. The first two finishers in each heat move on automatically to the semifinals, along with the two skiers with the next fastest times (lucky losers). The semis follow the same process, with the grand final featuring the six fastest skiers in a showdown for the stage win.<br />3:30PM FIS World Cup sprint (free technique)<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/FISCrossCountry/status/705883293179314176[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/FISCrossCountry/status/705882599927975936[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/skitrax/status/705895055857487872[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/cccski/status/705923268952367104[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/RolfZetterberg/status/705877500904214529[/twitter]<br />[twitter]https://twitter.com/RolfZetterberg/status/705880919400439808<br /><br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 4</b></span><br />MARCH 5TH - QUEBEC CITY<br />10-15 KM PURSUIT (FREE TECHNIQUE)<br />The thrill of the chase. The pursuit event is an exhilarating race format that sees the Tour’s overall leader start first, only to be chased by the skiers behind him or her in the general classification. Skiers start one-by-one at intervals determined by their current time deficit in the overall standings. The job of the leader is to fend off the chasing skiers and hold on for the win. First skier across the line wins the race, but skiers can also compete for “fastest time of the day” prizing as well.<br />3PM FIS World Cup Pursuit (free technique) – Ladies<br />4PM FIS World Cup Pursuit (free technique) – Men<br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 5</b></span><br />MARCH 8TH - CANMORE<br />SPRINT (CLASSIC)<br />The Individual Sprint starts with a time trial in the qualification round. Skiers start every 15 seconds, with the 30 fastest qualifying for the quarterfinals, where they face off in heats of six. The first two finishers in each heat move on automatically to the semifinals, along with the two skiers with the next fastest times (lucky losers). The semis follow the same process, with the grand final featuring the six fastest skiers in a showdown for the stage win.<br />10AM (MST) FIS World Cup Sprint (classic)<br />1PM (MST) FIS Globe Award Ceremony (Sprint)<br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 6</b></span><br />MARCH 9TH - CANMORE<br />15-30 KM SKIATHLON<br />The skiathlon features two courses, one Classic, the other Freestyle. The skiers start in mass start formation. The first half of the race is skied using the classical technique. At the halfway mark, skiers enter a transition zone in the stadium (much like triathlon) where they switch skis and poles. The second half of the race is skied using the freestyle (skating) technique.First skier across the finish line wins.<br />10AM (MST) FIS World Cup Skiathlon – Ladies<br />12:30PM (MST) FIS World Cup Skiathlon – Men<br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 7</b></span><br />MARCH 11TH - CANMORE<br />10-15 KM INTERVAL START (FREE TECHNIQUE)<br />Skiers start individually at set intervals for the ultimate test of strength, endurance and pacing: the race against the clock. The aim is simple: complete the course as quickly as possible. Skiers start at 30 seconds intervals with the fastest skiers (the Red Group) getting preferential starting positions. Fastest time wins.<br />9:45 AM (WST) FIS World Cup Interval Start (free technique) – Ladies<br />1PM (WST) FIS World Cup Interval Start (free technique) – Men<br /><hr class="bbcode"/> <span style="font-size:x-large"><b>Ski Tour Canada - Stage 8</b></span><br />MARCH 12TH - CANMORE<br />10-15 KM PURSUIT (CLASSIC)<br />The thrill of the chase. The pursuit event is an exhilarating race format that sees the Tour’s overall leader start first, only to be chased by the skiers behind him or her in the general classification. Skiers start one-by-one at intervals determined by their current time deficit in the overall standings. The job of the leader is to fend off the chasing skiers and hold on for the win. First skier across the line wins the race, but skiers can also compete for “fastest time of the day” prizing as well.<br />1PM (WST) FIS World Cup Pursuit 10k (classic) – Ladies<br />2PM(WST) FIS World Cup Pursuit 15k (classic) – Men ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Skye</dc:creator>
            <category>XC Skiing Forum</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:41:57 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Win an Adidas XC equipment package</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Adidas is giving away a full XC equipment prize to an individual or team with a great story to share. Full details below, good luck!<br />We want you to win an exclusive adidas equipment package! This is the chance for you or your team to get the full professional Nordic experience.. Adidas is looking to support the dreams of Nordic athletes by providing a full training and race kit to the most inspirational entry. To win this exclusive package, simply upload a short introductory video/photo or letter defining you and what you want to achieve on cross country skis, from race to ramp.<br />Closing date for entries is December 13, 2015<br /><a href="https://appusage.de/contestv2/hbs/contests/38/" target="_blank" >https://appusage.de/contestv2/hbs/contests/38/</a> ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Skye</dc:creator>
            <category>XC Skiing Forum</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:27:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Spring has sprung</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Not much to report here on the XC front, it was a very warm winter in the Pacific NW, I didn't do any snow sports at all this 14/15 season. I would have rather been out on my skis than on my bike's stationary trainer! Next year, I'll definitely have some XC reports, I want to take some trips up to the Princeton BC and Manning Park areas and do some touring.<br />Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Skye</dc:creator>
            <category>XC Skiing Forum</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:37:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>XC Skiing Forum: Welcome New Members, Please Introduce Yourself</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ <span style="font-size:medium"><b>Welcome New Members!</b><br />We're getting lots of new members every month, so if you've been lurking and not sure where to join, scroll down and post a reply below. Tell us a little about yourself, your favourite ski trails, events you've done or planning to do, photos, gear, travel, general interests, etc.<br />If you want to jump right in, just click <b>Start New Topic</b> above.<br />Thanks,<br />Skye Nott<br />Webmaster</span> ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Skye</dc:creator>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
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