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Cross-country skiing in Dalarna

You really have to do some cross country skiing to be able to appreciate the Scandinavian heritage. We went to Orsa-Grönklitt in the central part of Sweden, in the region of Dalarna, also famous for the ski event Vasaloppet which is going on as this text is being typed.

Perfect conditions throughout the week: Fair weather (between 20 and 30 degrees F) and little or no wind, made it perfect for nice, long runs across a semi-open mountain landscape with plenty of snow and frozen lakes.
Tara, who has never before been standing on a pair of cross country skis, practiced her pedaling movement and pulling technique on the shorter tracks around the little hamlet of Grönklitt. Kim made some longer tours, and visited a secluded old farmstead in the middle of the woods. We did get some fresh snow falling during a few days but also had some clear and sunny days to enjoy the outdoors.

(On the left:) Tara is sporting her equipment at the end of the tracks, by the finish line in the center of the little community of Grönklitt.

(To the right:) Kim getting ready to go on a tour in the woods.










Below: Tara about to complete the "Junior Vasalopp" (about 200 yards long!)