Author: Silent Sports
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April’s Back Page – Who’s the loser here?
BY BRUCE STEINBERG With the film industry’s 90th Academy Awards show over and all Oscars handed out, I’ve thought to create a show honoring the best ... -
Wisconsin State Parks Position Themselves in Self-Funding Era … April “Silent Alarm”
BY MIKE MCFADZEN The Wisconsin State Park System has always been a success story. Forward thinking leaders from bygone times had the wherewithal, determination and courage ... -
From South Korea to Hayward, Midwest XC skiers put on a show
Paralympian Mia Zutter of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was one of several Midwest cross-country skiers who left their mark this season. (Photo credit: Bob Martin) BY MIKE ... -
On the go with Rich: Coast to Coast on a Tandem
BY RICH PALZEWIC EDITOR When I bicycled across the country in the summer of 2000, I had it made. Granted, it was still the most physically ... -
Hayward Homecoming
BY DAN STEGER On a March weekend in 2017, I and about 600 other fat-bike enthusiasts headed up to Cable and Hayward for the Fat Bike ... -
Why is paddling such a pain in the butt?
BY REBECCA BARTON-DAVIS PADDLING In my neck of the woods this time of year, the ski and paddling seasonal overlap. We are finally able to get ... -
UP’s Great Bear Chase: Race a bear, eat some pasties, save a life …
CHARLIE DEE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Steve Biggs would recognize Gary Engstrom anywhere. The reverse was not true until recently. They originally met last March at The ... -
Elite athlete or obsessive/compulsive? When training takes over your life …
BY KIERSTIN KLOECKNER Training. The word which equally sparks me and drives me into the ground. This simple two-syllable word has brought me to my peak ... -
Silent Alarm – March 2018
BY MIKE MCFADZEN The Silent Alarm tracks recreation and natural resource issues that affect you. Have an issue in your area? Contact Silent Sports at silentsportseditor@mmclocal.com. ...
