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		<title>Adjustable Trekking Poles for Winter</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/adjustable-trekking-poles-for-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The use of trekking poles with powder baskets will help maintain your balance with whatever you have on your feet. Get the adjustable type of poles to adjust for various snow conditions; the length will depend on the snow&#8217;s density and hardness. You&#8217;ll also find that shortening your poles will make it easier to climb [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Powder Baskets for Trekking Poles</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/powder-baskets-for-trekking-poles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trekking poles are essential for winter trekking and powder baskets for those poles are, too! &#8220;I&#8217;ve only made this mistake once and I&#8217;ll never do it again!&#8221; I&#8217;m referring to heading out for that first snowshoe trek of the winter season, grabbing the backpack, the snowshoes, and the trekking poles on the way out the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swix F4 Glidewax</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/swix-f4-glidewax/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The use of a gliding wax like Swix F4 Glidewax will protect your gear and improve your sliding fun! Swix F4 is a universal wax, intended for sliding in all kinds of gear, snow, or weather. This is a direct-apply type of wax that doesn&#8217;t require heating or buffing; just apply in an even manner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cloudveil Rayzar Hat; Review</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/cloudveil-rayzar-hat/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/cloudveil-rayzar-hat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Winter Clothing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Rayzar Hat is an excellent headgear choice for aerobic activities in very cold conditions. The weather in Maine this time of year is typically in the single digits during the day and most light hats intended for aerobic workout don&#8217;t hold enough heat for temperatures below 10 degrees. The Rayzar is the solution to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nalgene Water Bottle Covers</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/nalgene-water-bottle-covers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nalgene bottles are awesome for hauling water on a trek, but, in the winter, need additional protection to avoid freezing. The best solution is a Nalgene bottle cover and here&#8217;s three types of products for that use: Nalgene water bottle covers for winter include: An Open Insulated Bottle Cover, like the Built NY BYO Nalgene [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Princeton TEC Quad Headlamp</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/princeton-tec-quad-headlamp/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/princeton-tec-quad-headlamp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take the Snowskills.net headlamp test: Does your headlamp feel heavy? Does your headlamp have only one light setting? Does your headlamp shine less light than you could read a newspaper by? Does your headlamp leave you guessing as to how much power the batteries have left? If the answer to any one of these questions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Hiking Hats</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/winter-hiking-hats/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/winter-hiking-hats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter hiking, trekking, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing is a Tale of Two Hats. When aerobic activity in the winter is involved, it takes two hats: one for traveling and one for taking a break. The traveling hat keeps you comfortable on the go while the taking a break that keeps you warm and dry at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cloudveil Soft Shell Jackets and Pants: Review</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/soft-shell-jackets-and-pants/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/soft-shell-jackets-and-pants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skiing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowboarding Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Winter Clothing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For about a decade, there&#8217;s been a new class of clothing designed specifically to allow freedom of movement while maximizing breathability. The clothing industry calls these products &#8220;stretch -woven&#8221; (boring), but most folks call them soft shells. This kind of outer wear relies on flexible, durable materials such as Schoeller that are weather-proof, are highly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pole Swings in Skiing</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/pole-swings-in-skiing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/pole-swings-in-skiing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 10:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skiing Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The use of ski poles in skiing can add important timing, balance, and flow to your skiing movements by acting as a starting motion for a new turn. Just what is that motion called, anyhow? Thirty years ago, ski instructors taught &#8220;pole plants&#8221;. Welcome to the new Millenium, where that move is more commonly called [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leg Lifts to Improve Skiing</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/leg-lifts-to-improve-skiing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/leg-lifts-to-improve-skiing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an off-hill exercise that will produce excellent results in your skiing. Leg lifts are way better than a home gym. Cheaper, too. Find a stair and stand with both feet on the step, facing up. Now slide your body back so that your body is over the stair edge; set one foot fully on [...]]]></description>
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