Backcountry Nordic Ski Races
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:31 pm
Hi all, Does anybody know if ungroomed Nordic races are still a thing in North America? Google searches pretty much yield the following results; 'In the spirit of the tough old bastards who brought Nordic skiing to this area approx 100,000,000 years ago, we will be holding a 20km classic race held on the finest groomed tracks. Lycra speed suits are encouraged and a mobile wax trailer staffed with Swix PHD's will be present to diagnose limp sticks that will not gain purchase or glide in 19-21F degree silk snow with 69% humidity'. Or the races online flyer will encourage 'Helmets, ski crampons, and the importance of a full transition with the skier to be fully in downhill mode for the descent segments'. Where are the ungroomed XC races??