About this episode
If you’re looking to pick up a low-impact winter sport, then cross-country skiing might be for you. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, it’s also a pretty great workout. Rebecca Jacobson recently published a beginner’s guide to the sport for Portland Monthly. Today she’s here to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow. Mentioned in today’s show: Mountain Shop Next Adventure Sandy Outdoor Store Sno-Park Parking Permits Teacup Nordic Pocket Creek Sno-Park Atkisson Sno-Park Guler Ice Caves Cabin Rentals - Gifford Pinchot National Forest Meissner Nordic Mt. Bachelor Nordic Methow Trails Stumptown Birkebeiner Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge - Book your stay at salishan.com with code CITYCAST to save 20% OMSI United Way of the Columbia Willamette