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Late Season Grinding Schedule
With the best snow in the Northwest that I've seen in a few years, and great skiing all over the west, and especially in the Methow Valley, things have been pretty busy.While things are definitely...
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Ski season!
Snow has arrived in the mountains - two feet at Washington Pass with some basic grooming starting today. With a little luck I'll get out to ski tomorrow morning before opening the shop; skiing on Oct...
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On Snow in Washington State
A pretty significant dump of snow arrived mid-week in the North Cascades. Two feet at Washington Pass is enough to get die-hard skiers out to do laps one a 1km loop!I took the opportunity to try the...
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More snow means better skiing!
Washington Pass got another foot and a half of snow this week, along with cooler temperatures. Although it's just a small loop to ski on, you cannot complain about the skiing! It's...
View ArticleBrown Ground Brings Me Down
I'm always quick to post shots of early season snow, almost to the point of gloating. Guilty. So I feel like it's my duty to confess to a sad state of (almost) brown ground here in town. Winthrop...
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When to Stone Grind Skis
When to Stone Grind SkisSkis are subject to damage every time you ski on them or wax them, or just leave them sitting around; it really is a no-win situation. Abrasive skiing conditions, heat from...
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Stone Grinding Schedule and Holiday Shop Hours
Stone Grinding Schedule You've been training this to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter.Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh grind and hotbox...
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Methow Valley Ski Rodeo - Dec 28th
Get excited for one of the Methow’s longest-standing Nordic events – the Ski Rodeo! MVNSEF is proud to offer this event over the winter holiday for locals and visitors alike, with multiple events to...
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Rendezvous Huts
Heifer HutAfter a long stretch from mid-December through the holidays with no real days off (sick on Christmas, bleh...), it's hard to beat spending a couple days off grid and on skis at the Rendezvous...
View ArticleHow to make an Atomic Redster Carbons Classic
A very cool look at the manufacturing process for the Redster.These are great skis. You can pre-order for fall of 2017 if you'd like a carefully selected pair. Just email for details.
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Will "Phantom" replace wax for recreational skis?
In the news this week is a Kickstarter campaign for a product that is intended to be a "one time only" treatment for skis and snowboards to provide improved glide.The product is called Phantom, and it...
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Ski Season Starts in the Methow Valley
Early Season ConditionsSnow in the valley the past few days has led to a few ski trails opening in time for Thanksgiving!From the Cub Creek trailhead, groomed trails head up through the Rendezvous...
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Testing new grinds
Skiing has begun here in the Methow Valley. Not everywhere, certainly not every kilometer, but we are definitely skiing. And if you pick your trails right, you can use good skis. And if you...
View ArticleSki Testing and the Godzilla Ridge
The past 2 weeks have had unusually stable weather for this time of year in the Methow Valley.It's the result of a high pressure ridge that's been stuck in the west, causing an inversion which leaves...
View ArticleSnowing hard in the Methow
It's snowing hard in the Methow Valley today. Six inches arrived overnight and another 7-13" are in the forecast.This should open all the remaining trails in the area!
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Merry Christmas from Nordic Ultratune!
Merry Christmas!Wishing each of you a day of peace and joy with loved ones.AND some time on snow! Today I'll be out chasing some fresh snow on skis. It's snowing here in the Methow Valley and 12...
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Skiing the 2018/19 Madshus RedLine Intelligrip and Move Binding
The standard Madshus/Rottefella photo looks better than myblurry smartphone pic, so that's what you get.For a few days I've been skiing and fiddling with a pair of the 2018/19 Madshus RedLine...
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Hairsplitting... ...how much do they weigh?
Okay, I've already gotten the question: How much do they weigh?So, I weighed a few skis this morning.Madshus RedLine Intelligrip 205cm with Rottefella Move system and Xcelerator bindings -...
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Sticky falling new snow
I went out to ski today. Sticky falling new snow at 32 degrees. So I took a pair of the Atomic C9 Redster Skintec skis. They were close to ideal. Certainly they had good grip and good glide...
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Mid Winter Methow Valley Magic
Getting up at 6 to get out to ski when it's 11F seems like a cost. But a little over-the-shoulder phone pic like this while skiing just a few miles from home? Priceless. Mid winter in the Methow...
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2018/19 Rossignol S2 Xium Premium
The 2018/2019 Rossignol Xium Premium S2 has been making a splash, being very visibly different in appearance than the 2017 model. But the changes are more than just top sheet graphics.The new...
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Snow in the mountains & skis in the shop!
We got a bit of snow up in the mountains last night. Snow on Goat Pk, Oct 9thHere in the Methow Valley, at the valley floor, we are at about 2000 feet of elevation. The snow level this morning is...
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November Stone Grinding Schedule
Stone Grinding Schedule You've been training this summer and fall to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter.Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh grind...
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New RedLine 2.0 Skis at Ultratune
The first batch of the new Madshus RedLine 2.0 (2 point Oh!) skis arrived at Nordic Ultratune this morning. Most of the skis are skaters, but a few nice classic skis are here. More should be on...
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