Despite fridged temperatures dipping down to -20 C during the last week of December, cross country skiing remains a popular outdoor activity for Okanagan residents.
Telemark Nordic Club general manager Mike Edwards says that their cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are perfect for staying active on frigid days.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e out of the wind, in the woods and working hard,鈥� says Edwards.
Managing to stay warm in the freezing temperatures while working up a sweat can be challenging. Edwards suggests dressing in layers, pairing a sweat-wicking base layer with additional insulating and wind-proof layers for easy transitions between ski and snack time. It is important to remember to protect your eyes, even in the winter, says Edwards. The bright glare from the snow and frosty wind can harm naked eyeballs. Wear a small pack to store extra layers and water to keep your winter adventure going for longer.
You don鈥檛 need to own any special gear, says Edwards. Outdoor explorers can rent all necessary ski and snowshoe gear from the lodge at the Telemark Nordic Club, located off Glenrosa Road in West 麻豆精选.
READ MORE: Revelstoke Nordic Ski club to host cross country ski trials ahead of BC Winter Games
@Rangers_mom
Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.
