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From Shogun to Powder

This ski trip actually began in 1980 while I was still in grade school. The original airing of the original Shogun (the day I’m writing this it was announced that the star of that mini-series Richard Chamberlain has passed away) really caught my attention and indeed fascination. This led to me some years later purchasing the book Shogun by James Clavell and reading it and it was very riveting – I do recall finishing the second half of the book in one weekend – only getting out of bed for the most basic of life necessities! […]

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Health, Fitness, and Nutrition

Save the Knee!

Easy Kneesy When us skiers hear the word joint, what do we think? No, not weed! The joints I most often hear about when it comes to skiing are the hip and knee joints. Both […]

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The Last Ride

The Seasons of Sounds

Those of you who live in locations having four distinct seasons know that certain sounds accompany each season Some of the sounds are natural being made by animals, insects, birds, and some are man-made. Usually, […]

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There Goes Sunshine

Well, as this post is publishing the sun is crossing the celestial meridian from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere on its journey to The Tropic of Capricorn. In more plain language, Fall or […]

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Lenses for Ski Photography

Not all that long ago I noticed a visitor landing here due to a Google search looking for advice on selecting lenses for ski photography. I will be open with you, this is not something […]

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The Wisconsin Skier is a ski and cycling fanatic who loves to share his passions for the activities by writing about them! Come along and join him on his active adventures!
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