I Tried CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING! | Miranda in the Wild
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- 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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Is it really nature without Miranda yelling in it?
And burping. 😂
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Or worse. 😄
@@timdowney6721 She poops glitter and you'll never convince me otherwise.
@@AF-tv6uf glitter is uncontrollable. i dont wish that to anybody.
It’s not Miranda if there isn’t a poop interlude. 🤣
Nala having the time of her life out there.
We should all try to be more like Nala.
Thank you REI for these videos! @Miranda’s vibe makes them extra nice 👍🏽 🏕 ❄️
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.
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.
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.
The gift of imperfection 👏🏻
The magic happens outside our comfort zone. 💪🏻
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
Her dog gave her a reason to tall about poop this episode
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!
I have no idea why I keep watching these videos, it makes me want to go camping and cross country skiing lol
Her scoff gives me Alex Honnold vibes
How does one get onto your production crew? I can do all the outdoors stuff and run all the camera stuff including drones.
I was hoping the dog would have little skis.
Cross country skiing from Pizza Hut to Pizza Hut...🤪🤪🍕🍕🍕🍕
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? :)
Well NOW I'm going to call them that! - Miranda
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!
The amount of poop talk on this channel is amazing
You should train Nala to pull! She seems to have the energy for it!
Had no idea this existed, looks like an amazing time. Constantly blown away at all the PNW has to offer, love this series!
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
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.
Miranda, your ebullient and joyful nature is infectious. You make getting a blister sound fun. I hope you enjoyed your adventure.
Aways a fun video, Thank you!
Miranda’s energy and attitude are the best!
She's the avatar of camp counselors + park rangers everywhere 😊
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
I thought u weren't suppose to ski with hands through the straps.
@@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.
Go Miranda! This video gives me life :)
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...
Probably one of my new favorite channels.
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
Happy to know I'm not the only one who falls over standing still. On both skis and snowshoes. lol
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
That was a nice trip. Im not a winter camper but this made me think about it.
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 🇨🇦
That's a good one! Thanks for stopping by! 😊❤️
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?
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
Yah boots are comfortable
Skis glide better
Equipment is less expensive
Downhill what now?
XCD Bc Nordic baby
And safer. If injuries occur, usually not as serious as downhill skiing. More time to experience & admire nature in the snow.
I love dogs play in the snow
It's so fun to watch!
"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!
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?
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"
I have such great memories of that valley and those huts, that place is amazing!
New video get hype
People looking cooler than you is the worst. Imposter syndrome in the outdoors is a tough one!
I love watching these videos :) ❤❤❤
Sometimes the TH-cam algorithms hit just right
17:45 “yeah… i think i’d rather smell other people’s combined poop stench than one ripe poop.” 💩🥴 never change, miranda.
... 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 ...
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
Wow Miranda you have the energy to power all of North America. I love your enthusiasm!!
Isn't she great?! 😄
Omg! That looks SOOOO fun!!
Another fun video. Lots of "sweaty" and poop and pits. LOL..........Thanks for the fun.
"Nala, you gotta stop walking around..." (Next shot: Nala looking like she's been properly reprimanded in the cutest Nala sort of way)
Hahaha, like a Care Bear...nailed it.
Thank you REI and Miranda. It was fun.
Damn that looks like fun
This is a great activity for stumbles lol
The North Cascades Mountain Hostel in Winthrop is rad.
best description of badminton i have ever heard
Badminton: where one runs around hitting a ball with a skirt
😂 Thanks for watching!
OK that looked fun. You're officially Sweat Bear!
😂hot take throwing shade at attention-hogging winter sport, downhill⛷️
Miranda, You can use your pole tip to twist open the bindings.
HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY MAY GOD BLESS YOU DEAR😍😙👍
D000000000d those views 😍
Nala always by her side
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.
That's awesome, Jerald. You should check it out this season.
I just started cross country, and I also like it a lot.
Yaaaa... another adventure!!
"A ball that wearing a skirt" XD you kill me
😂😂😂
I was so interested to see that Nala kept up. I want to bring my dog too! What did you do to prepare her?
That was one of the nicest outhouses I've ever seen. It was even painted inside and had a toilet seat!
You make really good, fun, and informative vids
The dramatic music!!
That’s awesome!
Every REI needs a Miranda
You and the dog make it look easy going down hill.
The world needs more Mirandas.
I can't believe I only now discovered your videos. Love them!
I'm so glad! - Miranda
❤❤ favorite episode 😂😂especially when Nala is pooping 💩 🐕 priceless
Snow Shoeing is HARD work, XC skiing is easier but takes, imo, a fair amount to coordination. XC-skiing is also exercise as opposed to downhill skiing.
My legs and I can assure you that downhill skiing is exercise!
@@ryanthompson1806 Agreed but not in the same way as XC skiing is.
Hmmm, Grizzly Hut. That could be anywhere. Someone hauls your gear. Definitely that is done in the Methow valley of Northern Washington.
Ski specks ?
Where was this filmed?
Classic Methow W
Go nala!!
Randa panda! 👋
Where is this? It's gorgeous
Extravaganza ????.... u been watching rupal drag race lately?😂
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! 😊
What was all that stuff on the snowmobile? Just throw your backpack up on there maybe?
Hey miranda so how about an ebike video ? Thanks!
One nights food and a sleeping bag the rest is provided, what is all that extra stuff you had brought in the snowmobile?
12:35 + you kind of remind me of Princess Leigha on the planet with the tiny wookies, ewoks?
Hun, I think that’s car-to-car skiing with a hut in between 😁 Seriously, what fun, always wanted to try it!
Great video
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.
This episode probably has the best cinematography of the show. Beautiful shots.
Thanks Garrett!
You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your adventurers!
Хрена себе печка) в пол дома))
That bathroom doesn't have a bath. Can we call a spade a shovel and say toilet instead?
"Haven't we gone up up enough?" Me on every hike lmao
Would love to cross country ski but Scotland does not produce enough snow😂
Bob Ross pittoresk I’m just ❤️ IT!
I hope we get to see a ski adventure in 2023!!!!
Where the hell is this trip? To promote the industry you need to locate it.
You're new trail name should be Care Bear
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! :)