On this episode: Canada, Skijoring, and a glossary of ski terms. We’re talking with Ingrid Granlin, owner and instructor at Glide Nordic in Bend, Oregon.
Show Notes * 0:30 – Introducing Ingrid * 02:20 – What are the different kinds of Nordic skiing (and the gear involved) * 07:50 – How Ingrid ended up in Bend, Oregon * 09:55 – When did you start skiing? * 13:40 – Skiing in Yosemite * 17:50 – Favorite ski memories * 20:50 – Why you need skins for backcountry skis, but not for cross-country * 23:30 – What Ingrid does in the summer months * 26:04 – Favorite areas for cross-country skiing around Bend * 30:30 – Recommendations for someone wanting to get into Nordic skiing * 34:35 – Ski racing * 37:45 – What sports do you follow in the Winter Olympics? * 39:50 – As a life-long skier, what do you think of snowboarders? * 40:55 – Top three places to go Nordic skiing * 46:40 – Skijoring * 49:40 – The Nordic-Combined * 51:25 – Any good ski crashes in your history? * 55:40 – How to contact Ingrid
Mentioned in this Episode * Jerry of the Day * Ski or Ride in 5 Program * AdventurUs Women * She Jumps Nordic Ski & Yoga Retreat
Connect with Ingrid online * Glide Nordic * Mt Bachelor Nordic
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