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Snowshoe Racing Facebook.Com/Adirondacksports Sport Comes Into Its Own Contents by Laura Clark Skiing | Running | Hiking | Biking Paddling | Triathlon | Fitness | Travel FREE! DECEMBER 20,000 CIRCULATION CAPITAL REGION • SARATOGA • GLENS FALLS • ADIRONDACKS 2011 START OF THE CAMP SARATOGA 8K SNOWSHOE RACE AT THE WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE & PARK IN FEBRUARY 2011. PHOTO BY PETER THOMAS/ ALPENGRAPHIK.COM Visit Us on the Web! AdkSports.com Snowshoe Racing Facebook.com/AdirondackSports Sport Comes into Its Own CONTENTS by Laura Clark 1 Snowshoe Running & Walking ack in 1998 when I entered my first snowshoe race, the events planned in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Sport Comes into Its Own sport was regarded as a fringe activity, a throwback to Massachusetts. B the time when Roger’s Rangers tactically defeated the While each WMAC race obviously attracts a percentage of 3 Cross-Country Skiing French in the Battle of the Snowshoes. And while it remains the local population, there is also a large contingent of group- Nordic Ski Racing Ahead immensely satisfying to tromp through deep snow on tradi- ies who follow the circuit. This means that you will encounter tional wooden racquettes, there is much to be said for modern the same folks again and again, making some lifelong friends 4-7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS technology. With today’s sleeker models, snowshoeing has in the process. You will know exactly where you need to line December 2011 thru February 2012 become America’s fastest growing winter sport. up and can judge your effort, not by minutes and seconds, but It could be argued that an obvious explanation for these by who is ahead or who is behind you. This is important since 8 Around the Region News Briefs statistics is that they count both runners and walkers. But course difficulty can vary widely from year to year depending 8 From the Publisher & Editor because of the physical exertion required, the two are not on snow conditions, making percentage placement a more necessarily mutually exclusive. Deep snow or a hilly course telling indicator of prowess. This is the season to liberate your- 9 Community causes most of us to break into hiking mode in an effort to self from the tyranny of your stopwatch, seize the day, and For the Love of Running: From Couch conserve energy for the easier sections. And the playing field make effort and enjoyment your goal. to 26.2 Miles in 11 Months is definitely leveled when the frontrunners slow down to break We all know how difficult it is to try something outside your trail leaving the rest of us following in their wake. personal comfort zone, but the WMAC crowd is a truly wel- 10 Athlete Profile This “we’re all in it together” attitude defines not only the coming bunch. Most of us end up mixing hiking and running so Running with Ashley Gorr sport but the events themselves. With a scant three months you need not fear you will stand out. Besides, there are not a to indulge, intensity and enthusiasm run high. Here in the lot of spectators in the deep woods besides a few chickadees 11 Snowshoe Hiking & Camping Northeast and beyond, Dion Snowshoes (dionsnowshoes. and the occasional deer. Saddleback Mountain via Ore Bed com) sponsors seven major series, the largest in the world. And how many of you have wished you could afford a per- Brook: A New Look at an Old Route Included are Empire State, Maine Bradbury, Granite State, the sonal trainer to introduce you to a new sport? Bob and Denise 12-18 RACE RESULTS North Central State’s Braveheart, Eastern Ontario, Ohio, New Dion or their representatives are at every event, with rentals for Jersey, Alaska and State Championships in North Carolina you to try and advice on equipment upgrades. The race direc- Top Finishers in 25 Events and South Dakota. The oldest is hosted by the Western tors are proud of their venues and are eager to insure that you Massachusetts Athletic Club (WMAC) with approximately 17 See SNOWSHOE RACING, 19 • Adventure • Backpacking • Bicycling • Canoeing • • Duathlon • Environment • Fitness • Health • Hiking • Running • Bicycling • Hiking SAVE THE SAVE THE DATE! SUMMER EXPO DATE! March 10 & 11 • Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 10-4 Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs The Capital Region’s Outdoor Sports, Health/Fitness and Travel Expo! 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Nordic Ski Racing Ahead PHOTO BY DARWIN ROOSA by Darwin Roosa Member clubs also earn race points Cross-Country Ski Racing – Going Fourteen New York biathlon events are toward the award of an end-of-season Club fast on skis over snow is challenging and is scheduled this season. Included is a biath- s diehard Nordic ski racers head into Championship Banner. The club race series the most demanding aerobic activity you can lon pursuit race at the Empire State Winter Aanother winter in pursuit of their perfor- this winter will combine cross-country and choose during winter. Just about anyone can Games on February 5. mance goals, they have high hopes for early biathlon racing points. become a cross-country ski racer. You don’t Ski Orienteering – Skiers navigate with snow to begin four months of Nordic ski com- New this season is the recently formed need to be a kid to get started. All you need a map and compass over a ski course to find petition. They have logged many hours and Capital Region Nordic Alliance club with year- is a reasonable level of fitness, ski equipment, control points as fast and efficiently as pos- kilometers of “dryland” conditioning spring round Nordic sports events scheduled on some instruction, practice and motivation. sible. Event distances vary. Ten Ski-O events You’re ready for competition when reason- through fall that span bicycling, paddling, the Rensselaer Plateau, at Pineridge Cross- are scheduled this winter including an event ably proficient in one of two ski techniques: running, hiking with ski poles, and of course Country Ski Area in East Poestenkill, and at the Empire State Winter Games. Classic – kicking and gliding in a track, and/ plenty of roller skiing. Although experienced around the Capital Region with other not for Season Finale – The NYS Nordic or Freestyle – skating like an ice skater on Nordic racers are serious about their sport profit groups. Included are cross-country ski- Championships on March 3-4 at Lake Placid groomed snow. they are always willing to encourage novices ing, orienteering, snowshoeing, and biathlon is the official championships for cross-coun- (paintball and 0.22-caliber rifle). The alliance NYSSRA Nordic’s 2011-2012 calendar and casual skiers of all ages to try racing try, biathlon and ski orienteering. Included are and other new clubs will help expand the race offers over 25 cross-country races across the because they know they will be hooked. biathlon individual and team relays, cross- Promoting and growing Nordic skiing is calendar. state. Race distances range from five to 50 kilometers. The prestigious 31st Empire State country relays, and the NYSSRA Champions what it’s all about. Raising the competitive Bill Koch Youth Ski League – There Winter Games at Lake Placid on February 2-5 Cup 21 km ski race. The event will also rec- bar among the field of racers at events fur- are also 18 clubs that offer Bill Koch Youth are part of the schedule. Included will be a ognize NYSSRA Race Points Series winners ther challenges racers and keeps them moti- Ski League programs that emphasize having 2.5 km Prologue, 7.5 km Pursuit, and ESWG/ for accumulating the most points for races vated. Plus, Nordic racing is a family venture fun on snow for young skiers 13 and under. NYSSRA “Tour-Nado” for racers combining throughout the season in cross-country ski- involving youngsters, parents and grandpar- This program was inspired by Bill Koch, the the 30th Lake Placid Loppet ski race on ing and biathlon. Spectators are welcome! ents broken out by age groups. The New first American to win an Olympic medal in February 4 at the Olympic Sports Complex For a 2011-2012 NYSSRA Nordic mem- York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA) cross-country skiing. “Bill Kochers” learn into their weekend. bership and racing license, go to nysrranor- Nordic is part of the picture by providing how to cross-country ski and participate in Biathlon – The added challenge for dic.com.
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