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
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