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Fri, Jan 11 2013 07:37:47

New Brunswick cross-country skiing Q&A with Brian McKeown #NBExpert

Tourism N.B. (@SeeNewBrunswick) hosted a Q&A session on cross-country skiing skiing with Brian McKeown of Fredericton's Radical Edge as part of its #NBExpert series. We've compiled some of the highlights below.

  1. FredTourism
    Fredericton Tourism@FredTourism
    Calling all cross country skiers! Ask away! RT @SeeNewBrunswick: Welcome to the start of our #NBExpert session with XC skier @BrianMcKeown.
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:05:38
  2. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    A bit about today’s #NBExpert: @BrianMcKeown has been racing, coaching, and selling nordic skis for over 25 years. ow.ly/i/1lYxe
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:03:03
  3. Jamie Lamb asked about the best way to hydrate while taking part in ski races.
  4. Jme_Lamb
    Jamie Lamb@Jme_Lamb
    @BrianMcKeown Q: drinking in ski races is cumbersome; seems much less emphasized than in cycling. Bottle or c'bak bladder jersey? #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:06:08
  5. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “A bottle for shorter events. Camelback with insulated drinking tubes that won't freeze is super convenient. #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:23:11
  6. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “What I do is put hot water with lemon and honey in my insulated water bottle.” #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:24:24
  7. bronwynPavey
    bronwyn pavey@bronwynPavey
    #NBxcski -I ski with a bottle, not backpack, and prefer it. Fill your bottle with luke warm or hot warmer to avoid freezing on the trail.
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:26:47
  8. Anna MacFarlane of the Nackawic Bend Ski Club had a few questions about skiathalons.
  9. fiddlejam
    Anna MacFarlane@fiddlejam
    @SeeNewBrunswick Do you have any experience with the Skiathlon type races? Classic/Transition/Skating!! #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 09:07:51
  10. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “In the olympics you have classic and skate, and both are incredibly difficult, just different.” #NBXCski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 09:12:44
  11. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “Skate skiing is trending the most right now. It's infectious, fun, and fast.“ #NBXCski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 09:13:06
  12. Brownwyn Pavey of the Chignecto Ski Club in Fundy National Park wanted to know about waxing.
  13. bronwynPavey
    bronwyn pavey@bronwynPavey
    @SeeNewBrunswick How does air temperature compare to snow temperature, when it comes to waxing? Do I need a snow thermometer? #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:03:25
  14. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: Air temp can be warmer or colder than snow temp. Using a snow thermometer takes the guess work out. #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:13:39
  15. fiddlejam
    Anna MacFarlane@fiddlejam
    @SeeNewBrunswick What is the major difference in waxing for skating vs. classic?#NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 09:15:36
  16. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “Skate skiing is glide wax from tip to tale. No kick wax, like in classic.” #NBXCski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 09:20:55
  17. The Wostawea Ski Club in Fredericton wanted to know about keeping in shape during the off-season, while a few other tweeps had gear-specific questions.

  18. WostaweaSkiClub
    Wostawea Ski Club@WostaweaSkiClub
    @SeeNewBrunswick @brianmckeown What's the best thing you can recommend to do to keep in shape during the off season?
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:05:45
  19. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: @WostaweaSkiClub Be sports specific. Skate skiers should try cycling. For classic skiier, running. #1is roller skiing. #NBxcski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:09:16
  20. GHSoaMM
    Josh Tompkins@GHSoaMM
    @SeeNewBrunswick #NBxcski #NBExpert I'm a snowshoer/bushwacker but have been thinking about XC lately. Recommendations of starter gear?
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:52:10
  21. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “Sounds like you'd enjoy backcountry skiing. It has its own special gear. Just ask at your local stores.” #NBXCski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 09:01:04
  22. Jme_Lamb
    Jamie Lamb@Jme_Lamb
    @SeeNewBrunswick what's a rough rule of thumb for skate pole length for racing? Does it vary with strength/style/course? #NBxcski #NBExpert
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:33:54
  23. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: “Pole length is from chin to the nose. I err on the side of the nose (most people don't buy poles wearing boots).” #NBSCski
    Thu, Jan 10 2013 08:44:00
  24. The Twitter Q&A was timely, as it coincided with the release of new research showing cross-country
    skiing's incredible power to keep people fit.
  25. The jaw-dropping benefits of cross-country skiing
    Researchers in Sweden and at Ball State University in Indiana assembled two remarkable groups of octogenarian men. All of the volunteers ...
    Theglobeandmail

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