Category: Doctor Nordic
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How to make mead
Mead or Honey Wine • Vikings loved their celebratory feasts! Any excuse to eat lots and drink lots! Vikings brewed beer and made a fermented honey wine called mead. Mead was the libation of choice for the Vikings, especially for feasts and celebrations. But there was another reason Vikings enjoyed copious amounts of alcoholic beverages. Fresh water was limited during Viking times. Fermentation…
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Early season ski care tips
It’s that time of year, again! Days are getting shorter … Temperatures are getting colder … I don’t know about you, but I am starting to have visions of perfectly groomed skate lanes and classic tracks dancing in my head! I like to organize and go over all of my Nordic gear pre-season to ensure that I AM READY,…
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What to wear, what to bring
Heading out on a Nordic adventure? New to Nordic skiing? Here are some suggestions to help you prepare for you next Nordic outing. Set yourself up for a successful adventure. Being over prepared is better than being under prepared. But it’s a balance. Your preparations will be dependent on how long you plan to be…
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Winter forecast 2024/2025
July forecast from NOAA for the upcoming winter season It’s important to note that this is a long-range forecast, and conditions can vary. Precipitation: Snow Likelihood (in order) This forecast is based on the expected La Niña pattern, which typically brings wetter and cooler conditions to the northern U.S. and drier, warmer weather to the…