Episode 55: Nordic Skiing With Ingrid Granlin

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

• Jerry of the Day
• Ski or Ride in 5 Program
• AdventurUs Women
• She Jumps Nordic Ski & Yoga Retreat

Connect with Ingrid online

• Glide Nordic
• Mt Bachelor Nordic

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