XC
Ski Links The two sites linked below should get you to
about anything you need to know about xc skiing:
·
See skinnyski.com for more information
on other XC skiing in the
·
Also
see XC Ski World for more
information on skiing throughout the
·
SkiPost.com “Your Source for Cross Country Skiing
Knowledge”
·
xczone.tv Source of excellent xc skiing technique
DVD’s.
·
SWIX School Excellent interactive online videos
demonstrating waxing.
Active
Sports Clubs in the FM Area:
Running: Lake
Agassiz Pacers, Red River
Runners
Cycling: NDCF,
Great Plains Cycling Club
Paddling: FM River Runners
Inline Skating: FM Inline Skaters
Triathlon: contact fmtriclub@aol.com
FM Outdoor Sports Retailers:
Paramount Sports
Carrying classic and skating skis from Fischer and Rossignol,
from recreational to racing.
Rossignol boots, bindings, and poles. Swix Wax. Cold weather active apparel.
Scheels All-Sports
Carrying recreational classic skis, boots, and bindings from
Salomon. Swix
Wax. Cold weather
active apparel.
Dick Beardsley Running Company
Carrying running shoes and cold weather running
apparel suitable for skiing. Also sells
Nordic Walking Poles and has a weekly Nordic Walking Group.
Beyond Running Downtown
Carrying running shoes and cold weather running
apparel suitable for skiing.
Other:
·
The NDSU
Recreation and Outing Center at the Memorial Union offers XC ski rentals
for NDSU students, faculty and staff.
·
XC ski
trips: Check out the North Star Ski Touring Club from
the Twin Cities. They sponsor several
in-state and out of state ski trips every year.
·
Active Sports Photography in the FM area: Johny
Mellow Sports
This site includes photos for viewing and purchase of
XC ski events in the area.
·
If you
are interested in individual instruction, Jay Richards at Maplelag Resort is a PSIA certified
cross country ski instructor.
·
Want to
learn more about how to wax skis? Check
out the step by step video instructions on the SWIX website: SWIX
School