Canadian Ski Marathon Returns Skiing To Its Roots

First posted in the New York Times
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: January 10, 2011

Skiing 100 miles over two days is hard enough. Try doing it carrying a 30-pound pack and camping out overnight in temperatures that can drop below zero.

Welcome to the Canadian Ski Marathon, where an emphasis on adventure and camaraderie return cross-country skiing to its origins.

"I really like that it's a classic event," says Mary Peabody, referring to the marathon's traditional kick-and-glide skiing. "So much of skiing nowadays is skating. You go fast and look cool. This kind of brings it down to the roots of skiing."  To read more click here.