PENS Links Page

XC Ski Links The first 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 Midwest, particularly ski trails and trail reports. Please post a trail report there to let others know how the trails are!

· Also see XC Ski World for more information on skiing throughout the US. This site also has some great information on basic technique, equipment and waxing. The club section of that site links to our home page.

· Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC). The Midwest regional governing body for USSA Nordic skiing.

· 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 Fargo

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 Fargo and Moorhead

Carrying recreational classic skis, boots, and bindings from Salomon. Swix Wax. Cold weather active apparel. Also rents xc ski equipment.

Dick Beardsley Running Company Fargo

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 Fargo

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

· Like to ski at night? Here is a Moon Phase Calendar. Change the month and year accordingly.

· Here is a more detailed sunrise/set and moonrise/set page from the US Naval Observatory.

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