I Tried CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING! | Miranda in the Wild

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  • Опубліковано 6 бер 2021
  • I went on a cross-country ski adventure extravaganza! I just started cross-country skiing, and it's become my favorite winter sport, but I think it's still pretty underrated! So I busted out the nordic skis and hit the cross-country trails with my dog and crew.
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  • @DerBlutenPat1348
    @DerBlutenPat1348 3 роки тому +76

    Nala having the time of her life out there.
    We should all try to be more like Nala.

  • @abelnunez-guerrero3832
    @abelnunez-guerrero3832 3 роки тому +66

    Thank you REI for these videos! @Miranda’s vibe makes them extra nice 👍🏽 🏕 ❄️

    • @dustyc324
      @dustyc324 3 роки тому +5

      couldn't pick a better host. positive, smart, informative and let's be honest she's a cutie. her lil dog is a nice addition to these videos.

  • @veroniquecharlie6408
    @veroniquecharlie6408 2 роки тому +14

    The gift of imperfection 👏🏻
    The magic happens outside our comfort zone. 💪🏻

  • @timdowney6721
    @timdowney6721 3 роки тому +54

    It’s not Miranda if there isn’t a poop interlude. 🤣

  • @r12e5p
    @r12e5p 3 роки тому +17

    I loved that Miranda's first instinct for turning on the lights was that there might be a Clapper in the hut. :D 11:54

  • @hugh_ramsey
    @hugh_ramsey 3 роки тому +130

    Is it really nature without Miranda yelling in it?

    • @Not31337
      @Not31337 3 роки тому +9

      And burping. 😂

    • @timdowney6721
      @timdowney6721 3 роки тому +2

      @@Not31337
      Or worse. 😄

    • @AF-tv6uf
      @AF-tv6uf 3 роки тому +7

      @@timdowney6721 She poops glitter and you'll never convince me otherwise.

    • @robopecha
      @robopecha 3 роки тому +1

      @@AF-tv6uf glitter is uncontrollable. i dont wish that to anybody.

  • @andrewnawrot4483
    @andrewnawrot4483 3 роки тому +11

    I have no idea why I keep watching these videos, it makes me want to go camping and cross country skiing lol

  • @seanconnelly2948
    @seanconnelly2948 3 роки тому +28

    Miranda’s energy and attitude are the best!

    • @zaneearldufour
      @zaneearldufour 3 роки тому +3

      She's the avatar of camp counselors + park rangers everywhere 😊

  • @thomasmurray3239
    @thomasmurray3239 3 роки тому +11

    Her scoff gives me Alex Honnold vibes

  • @pirupuripakarasta
    @pirupuripakarasta 3 роки тому +19

    To begin with - You are just lovely. I love your goofiness if you don’t mind me saying. I admire the editing (big up film editor!). I’m in love with the videos from my head to toes. The videos are of course very informative (a lot of good hints, thank you!), but the gosh darn is just… I’m dumbfounded.
    About skiing (cross country skiing is basically called just skiing here in Finland) - You did good. I guess you haven’t done it too much, but you did really good. Hint: You could use your midriff / abdominal muscles a bit more, and maybe have longer kicks, further back. Consider also bringing your hands closer to your body. All who wonder if they could do it, just go out and do it. It’s fun. You’ll fall couple of times in the beginning, but it’s snow, it won’t hurt. There’s a point when you get the idea of smooth synchronized movement of hands and the feet combined with the midriff and then you’re going forward in a pretty fast pace. And no, I’m not a skiing teacher either; I’m just a Finn who has learnt the skill when I was a kid.
    If you and your crew ever consider taking your show abroad, consider Finland. It’s a lot like Washington or Canada, but there’s a lot less harm of the bears. We have a lot of reindeers though, in Lapland, they won’t try to steal your food. And Santa Claus, he doesn’t either. And not too much covid-19 - we’ve been lucky. Try to imagine a goofier country than any of your videos - that’s us. The midnight sun is just around the corner, a lot of summer trekking to do.

    • @MisterTMH
      @MisterTMH 2 роки тому +1

      The diagonal stride becomes second nature after a while and the swing of the back leg, off the snow in the air drives your next kick. Getting proper lessons is crucial or bad habit will become ingrained and the efficiency of XC skiing becomes lost in that case. Here in South East Australia we have XC skiing but the XC ski season is quite short and unreliable at times. XC skiing amongst ancient Eucalyptus Pauciflora trees is unique to Australia.

  • @CommissionerManu
    @CommissionerManu 3 роки тому +8

    10:58 - Awww 😢
    11:00 - Yay! ☺️😂
    I hope we get the full version soon! I’m glad you survived the blister and the almost darkness to adventure another day!

  • @dangermouse9494
    @dangermouse9494 3 роки тому +5

    Probably one of my new favorite channels.

  • @stevejorde
    @stevejorde 2 роки тому +2

    Wow Miranda you have the energy to power all of North America. I love your enthusiasm!!

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      Isn't she great?! 😄

  • @JustinOutdoors
    @JustinOutdoors 3 роки тому +4

    You should bring your crew up to Canada and we can do a trip out in the Canadian Rockies next winter! Or come join me for a couple days on the Great Divide Trail this summer!

  • @giathomas3876
    @giathomas3876 2 роки тому +3

    I love dogs play in the snow

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому +1

      It's so fun to watch!

  • @ThatOneDudeNick
    @ThatOneDudeNick 3 роки тому +9

    I was hoping the dog would have little skis.

  • @cybrarian9
    @cybrarian9 3 роки тому +6

    Miranda, your ebullient and joyful nature is infectious. You make getting a blister sound fun. I hope you enjoyed your adventure.

  • @JordanGreenPNW
    @JordanGreenPNW 3 роки тому +7

    Had no idea this existed, looks like an amazing time. Constantly blown away at all the PNW has to offer, love this series!

  • @kristinegoodman7534
    @kristinegoodman7534 3 роки тому +5

    Happy to know I'm not the only one who falls over standing still. On both skis and snowshoes. lol

    • @dustyc324
      @dustyc324 3 роки тому

      I did cross country 20 years ago at a camp. staying still or starting on a hill always screwed me up. day 2 I went ahead and did better without the traffic. I'm gonna try to get fit enough for it again. I can hike and climb, but idk about aerobics

  • @calypsoraz4318
    @calypsoraz4318 2 роки тому +1

    Every REI needs a Miranda

  • @mauricioguardia894
    @mauricioguardia894 3 роки тому +1

    The world needs more Mirandas.

  • @NDiaz-et6hc
    @NDiaz-et6hc 2 роки тому +3

    Hey there Miranda, Nala and the crew! Loved this, especially your pink cheeks, so cute! I grew up in Québec, and used to x-country ski as a kid. The one thing I kept thinking when you were going downhill was… »Miranda bend your knees, bend your knees… »it’ll lower your centre of gravity and therefore lessen the chances of falling 🤩 Yey! Cheers from 🇨🇦

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      That's a good one! Thanks for stopping by! 😊❤️

  • @tiffanylee7672
    @tiffanylee7672 3 роки тому +9

    Go Miranda! This video gives me life :)

    • @EliasKolovos
      @EliasKolovos 3 роки тому +3

      Especially when you are stuck in the house due to covid-19 and the further you can go is the park near where you live...

  • @crabbnebula8213
    @crabbnebula8213 3 роки тому +17

    Her dog gave her a reason to tall about poop this episode

  • @Golddragon214
    @Golddragon214 3 роки тому +5

    That was a nice trip. Im not a winter camper but this made me think about it.

  • @Felix-kd8tn
    @Felix-kd8tn 3 роки тому +7

    You should train Nala to pull! She seems to have the energy for it!

  • @yaroslavbozhkov1567
    @yaroslavbozhkov1567 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you REI and Miranda. It was fun.

  • @bradholden2971
    @bradholden2971 3 роки тому +3

    I have such great memories of that valley and those huts, that place is amazing!

  • @MikeWood
    @MikeWood 3 роки тому +11

    I haven't cross country'd in years. It is a good time and seriously under rated. Props to the videographer shooting smoothly in reverse in the tracks too. And how come you don't call your poop commentary poopologues? :)

    • @rei
      @rei  3 роки тому +12

      Well NOW I'm going to call them that! - Miranda

  • @AndrewB416
    @AndrewB416 3 роки тому +1

    That was one of the nicest outhouses I've ever seen. It was even painted inside and had a toilet seat!

  • @journeyoflovelight
    @journeyoflovelight 3 роки тому +2

    Yaaaa... another adventure!!

  • @lark518Photo
    @lark518Photo 3 роки тому +5

    Aways a fun video, Thank you!

  • @BadRongo
    @BadRongo 3 роки тому +3

    Omg! That looks SOOOO fun!!

  • @erm4292
    @erm4292 3 роки тому +4

    looks like a nice groomed trail One must place their hand through the straps so as to have more effort from the wrists instead of gripping the poles tightly and expending energy on gripping the poles a more relaxed grip

    • @sacura605
      @sacura605 2 роки тому

      I thought u weren't suppose to ski with hands through the straps.

    • @DominiqueB
      @DominiqueB 2 роки тому +1

      @@sacura605 _Downhill_ and backcountry skiers often take their hands off the straps, to avoid injury to their wrists/shoulders if a pole tip gets caught under a tree/rock in the snow when skiing in close quarters and wrenches the arm back, or if they crash at high speed, and the pole stays connected to the arm and twerks it around. On the other hand (ahahah), when cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing, or hiking with poles), you should slip your hands through the straps from the bottom before you grip the pole, trapping the straps between the hand and the grip, so that you can push against the strap when pushing back, without even holding on to the grip, which is a huge relief for your forearms.
      It also lets you push waaaaaaay back when you're not holding the grip, to full extension of your arm, which adds a lot of power to each push.

  • @lgwjrwhite588
    @lgwjrwhite588 2 роки тому +1

    You make really good, fun, and informative vids

  • @dankle46
    @dankle46 3 роки тому +3

    I love watching these videos :) ❤❤❤

  • @krudolph7
    @krudolph7 3 роки тому

    You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your adventurers!

  • @lalita3090
    @lalita3090 3 роки тому +1

    I can't believe I only now discovered your videos. Love them!

    • @rei
      @rei  3 роки тому +2

      I'm so glad! - Miranda

  • @pattisharpston6907
    @pattisharpston6907 3 роки тому +1

    The dramatic music!!

  • @TJ042
    @TJ042 3 роки тому +1

    I just started cross country, and I also like it a lot.

  • @kalendrinn
    @kalendrinn 3 роки тому +2

    Hahaha, like a Care Bear...nailed it.

  • @TomZ23
    @TomZ23 3 роки тому +1

    Miranda, You can use your pole tip to twist open the bindings.

  • @Miquel_Such
    @Miquel_Such 3 роки тому +1

    That’s awesome!

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum 3 роки тому +8

    Cross country skiing from Pizza Hut to Pizza Hut...🤪🤪🍕🍕🍕🍕

  • @MeerkatADV
    @MeerkatADV 3 роки тому +7

    How does one get onto your production crew? I can do all the outdoors stuff and run all the camera stuff including drones.

  • @arlenesolis024
    @arlenesolis024 3 роки тому +1

    Nala always by her side

  • @russelljackman1413
    @russelljackman1413 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful!!! That was so beeeeeautiful! How does it get any better, than "being there" with the pure Joy of Miranda?!? Well, it just doesn't! It brought back great memories of X-C skiing, back in the early '70's: Three-pin bindings, wooden skis, pine tar, blue wax and green wax--and the dreaded days of klister! Aaaarrrggghh! Hahahahaha!!! Good times! Thanks, Miranda! :)

  • @tweetdezweet
    @tweetdezweet 7 місяців тому

    First time checking a video on this channel cause I am looking to get into cross country skiing...
    Only 4 minutes in and already loving it! 😊

  • @timothydurkan
    @timothydurkan 3 роки тому +1

    The North Cascades Mountain Hostel in Winthrop is rad.

  • @roddyeskew3909
    @roddyeskew3909 3 роки тому +3

    New video get hype

  • @armidaparedes6773
    @armidaparedes6773 3 роки тому +1

    You and the dog make it look easy going down hill.

  • @Alexmontis3843
    @Alexmontis3843 3 роки тому

    I have enjoyed the view and i had lot s of fun with you. Good video 👍

  • @billy3c3
    @billy3c3 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great activity for stumbles lol

  • @jeraldheinrich3589
    @jeraldheinrich3589 2 роки тому +1

    I have been in the Methow Valley in the Summer, but never in the Winter. Looks like a great place to cross country ski, which I do alot of.

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      That's awesome, Jerald. You should check it out this season.

  • @arlenesolis024
    @arlenesolis024 Рік тому

    ❤❤ favorite episode 😂😂especially when Nala is pooping 💩 🐕 priceless

  • @bonnieruggieri7340
    @bonnieruggieri7340 3 роки тому +1

    OK that looked fun. You're officially Sweat Bear!

  • @toxickittn7558
    @toxickittn7558 2 роки тому +1

    "A ball that wearing a skirt" XD you kill me

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      😂😂😂

  • @AllenSchubert
    @AllenSchubert 3 роки тому +2

    "Care Bear Sweat" -- First time I heard of it, but understood instantly! ... And what was the "poop" count? Did anyone track it? ... And thanks for giving an overview of cross-country skiing! I've never skied, so it was nice to see how you could do it while camping!

  • @wenhuang5969
    @wenhuang5969 2 роки тому +1

    best description of badminton i have ever heard
    Badminton: where one runs around hitting a ball with a skirt

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      😂 Thanks for watching!

  • @sporff
    @sporff 3 роки тому +2

    Damn that looks like fun

  • @GarrettWease
    @GarrettWease 2 роки тому

    This episode probably has the best cinematography of the show. Beautiful shots.

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      Thanks Garrett!

  • @gnmatsu
    @gnmatsu 3 роки тому +1

    Another fun video. Lots of "sweaty" and poop and pits. LOL..........Thanks for the fun.

  • @dkx927
    @dkx927 3 роки тому +1

    "Nala, you gotta stop walking around..." (Next shot: Nala looking like she's been properly reprimanded in the cutest Nala sort of way)

  • @jamieholdstock6587
    @jamieholdstock6587 Рік тому

    I hope we get to see a ski adventure in 2023!!!!

  • @mustafaberkane8670
    @mustafaberkane8670 2 роки тому

    Bob Ross pittoresk I’m just ❤️ IT!

  • @eurekamarijka
    @eurekamarijka 3 роки тому

    Hun, I think that’s car-to-car skiing with a hut in between 😁 Seriously, what fun, always wanted to try it!

  • @MikeKoss
    @MikeKoss 3 роки тому +3

    I see they haul supplies to and from the hut for you. What were you packing out yourself vs what did they haul out for you?

    • @rei
      @rei  3 роки тому +5

      I carried a pack with some water and treats for Nala, extra batteries, and the ten essentials - just in case! Everything else went on the snowmobile. - Miranda

  • @LindsayDaly
    @LindsayDaly 3 роки тому +2

    WOW. As someone who downhill skied a TON as a kid, I never 'got' cross-country skiing. Why do people do it? How is that 'fun'? After a while, I got out of practice, chipped a tooth, and got a bit scared off from downhill stuff. Now I'm wondering why I've never done cross-country skiing before, because it looks amazing. Like hiking with a twist lol

  • @leestewart2255
    @leestewart2255 2 роки тому +1

    Go nala!!

  • @balkbeats5521
    @balkbeats5521 16 днів тому

    Classic Methow W

  • @kowalski363
    @kowalski363 6 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @walkercaustin
    @walkercaustin Рік тому

    "Haven't we gone up up enough?" Me on every hike lmao

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler2069 3 роки тому +2

    ... Miranda , you did great ...Looked like a natural ...... Looked like a good time .. Q: How come you were the only one wearing your backpack ?? While the others put their gear on the snow mobile sled. ?? ...
    .... Colorado has a hut to hut system that was designed for military winter training ,, back in the day,, Have heard it's still operating and in the summer months , used by hikers and mountain bikers .... might have to check it out ...

    • @rei
      @rei  3 роки тому +1

      You should check it out! I carried some snacks and water, plus the ten essentials. My pack was big enough to hold most of what we needed for the short ski trip, and everything else went on the snowmobile. - Miranda

  • @Robotfood605
    @Robotfood605 2 роки тому +1

    Sometimes the UA-cam algorithms hit just right

  • @brodaism
    @brodaism 3 роки тому

    Those are some really extra wide cc skis!

  • @sarahlee9106
    @sarahlee9106 2 роки тому +1

    17:45 “yeah… i think i’d rather smell other people’s combined poop stench than one ripe poop.” 💩🥴 never change, miranda.

  • @yossarianmnichols9641
    @yossarianmnichols9641 3 роки тому

    Hmmm, Grizzly Hut. That could be anywhere. Someone hauls your gear. Definitely that is done in the Methow valley of Northern Washington.

  • @johnnyeatworld
    @johnnyeatworld 3 роки тому +3

    I am curious, if you had a ski mobile bringing up and down the supplies, why not have them carry your backpack so it will be easier skiing?

    • @DominiqueB
      @DominiqueB 2 роки тому +1

      Miranda replied to a couple similar questions earlier: "I carried some snacks and water, plus the ten essentials. My pack was big enough to hold most of what we needed for the short ski trip, and everything else went on the snowmobile. - Miranda"

  • @christianplow3523
    @christianplow3523 Рік тому

    Randa panda! 👋

  • @zachjarrett8730
    @zachjarrett8730 3 роки тому

    In my limited experience this is a realistic portrayal of the joys and frustrations that you may encounter learning to x-country ski. Take notes and enjoy.

  • @faye76000
    @faye76000 3 роки тому +5

    No gaiters? 🐊
    Edit: also jealy that you don’t get underboob sweat. Lol
    No Seriously, underboob sweat is harder to manage than all other TMI topics

    • @dustyc324
      @dustyc324 3 роки тому +1

      the hanging bits of men's anatomy can relate? also: just bough a set of gaiters for dirt trails and avoiding small rocks on my socks and shoe set up. might help with ticks. day trip, rocks in your shoes, no biggie. day one of 3 rocks in your shoes is really a bad time.

  • @adamwhite5223
    @adamwhite5223 2 роки тому

    More like boss country!

  • @royharrell1760
    @royharrell1760 3 роки тому

    "Like a Cate Bear" was probably the best line. Thanks for the fun and educational video.

  • @woof3598
    @woof3598 2 роки тому

    how cold was the trip and how warm was the hut ?

  • @danielleseright8102
    @danielleseright8102 3 роки тому

    What sunglasses do you have on?

  • @proudlyindian001
    @proudlyindian001 3 роки тому +1

    HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY MAY GOD BLESS YOU DEAR😍😙👍

  • @microMobilidade
    @microMobilidade 3 роки тому

    Hey miranda so how about an ebike video ? Thanks!

  • @cmcer1995
    @cmcer1995 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Miranda, cross country skiing can be real fun and not near as busy as ski slopes. But, it can be a lot of work, using muscles you usually don't use. I did take a cross country class and steep up hill's climbs are really challenging. I am beginning to wonder about this "poop" thing though, you seem to be obsessed, but I am trusting it's not a fetish. Anyway looks like you had fun except form the blister.

  • @Dusty10
    @Dusty10 3 роки тому

    Looks like Vermont

  • @dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq
    @dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq 3 роки тому

    One nights food and a sleeping bag the rest is provided, what is all that extra stuff you had brought in the snowmobile?

  • @TheePIB
    @TheePIB 3 роки тому +2

    D000000000d those views 😍

  • @Xeecks
    @Xeecks 3 роки тому

    What sweater are you wearing?

  • @jenniferallen1089
    @jenniferallen1089 3 роки тому

    Would love to cross country ski but Scotland does not produce enough snow😂

  • @MisterTMH
    @MisterTMH 2 роки тому

    Snow blindness is a real risk, even on cloudy days, Protect your retinas when skiing !

    • @rei
      @rei  2 роки тому

      Yes so true!

    • @MisterTMH
      @MisterTMH 2 роки тому +2

      @@rei Get some Classic Nordic ski lessons. You are not skiing efficiently at all .Keep your Knees and nose over toes and throw your body forwards and glide on each foot for as long as you can. Your weight transfer is not optimal from foot to foot. Bend your knees a lot more. You need to slouch more like insolent stoned teenager because you are too upright when XC skiing.

  • @joshc3509
    @joshc3509 3 роки тому +1

    Skate skiing next? It’s soooo fun! (I’m an instructor btw)

  • @kennymonty8206
    @kennymonty8206 3 роки тому

    12:35 + you kind of remind me of Princess Leigha on the planet with the tiny wookies, ewoks?

  • @lisalyons8486
    @lisalyons8486 3 роки тому

    What was all that stuff on the snowmobile? Just throw your backpack up on there maybe?

  • @dillweed2163
    @dillweed2163 3 роки тому +2

    Wheeeeeee

  • @MrBagley55
    @MrBagley55 8 місяців тому

    Where was this filmed?

  • @Zeppelinfaktor
    @Zeppelinfaktor 3 роки тому +1

    People looking cooler than you is the worst. Imposter syndrome in the outdoors is a tough one!