Cross Country Skier Magazine

Cross Country Skier Magazine is a journal of nordic skiing. I have had the pleasure of illustrating the editorial section of the issue for the past 3-4 years. I have enjoyed learning about the sport and bring the heartfelt stories to life with my artwork.

Thanks to art director Mike Lorenz.

 

Never Gonna Give You Up

An essay about catching the last patches of snow at the end of the season.

Illustration by Drew Bardana for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Illustration of a woman skiing through patches of snow in a grassy meadow with evergreen trees and a bright sun rising in the background.
 

Mother and Daughter Ski

A heartfelt essay about those cold winter months during peak COVID, where the author did her best to connect with her daughter and remain positive under a growing feeling of sadness and uncertainty.

Illustration by Drew Bardana for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Illustration digital artwork of mother and daughter skiing at dusk framed by a scene of two hot chocolate mugs and marshmallows by a roaring wood fire.
 

Ode to a Crappy Kit

An essay explaining that the best gear can be thrifted.

Drew Bardana Illustration for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Illustration of a pile of free stuff on a sidewalk including skis, ski poles, an office desk, old clothing, an instant pot, and framed artwork. All in front of a suburban neighborhood.
 

Injured While Skiing

How to keep the die-hard skiing spirit alive when you are injured.

Drew Bardana Illustration for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Illustration of a woman on the couch with a knee brace looking at her phone in the living room. There is a wood fire and people skiing out the window.
 

History of Breckenridge

Response from local landowner over Colorado’s development of Breckenridge Ski Resort resulted in a bomb threat.

Illustration by Drew Bardana for Cross Country Skier Magazine
 

Ski Birding

Essay about the joys of winter birding while trekking through the snow.

Illustration by Drew Bardana for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Editorial Illustration of a woodpecker on an evergreen tree and skier and mountain range in background.
 

Good Idea: Brief History of Ski Equipment Tech

The good ideas and the not-so-good ideas presented in design of ski equipment technology throughout the decades.

Drew Bardana Illustration for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Editorial illustration of a variety of skis in different styles. Colorful
 

Competing Against Yourself

The trials and challenges in training for competitive skiing.

Drew Bardana Illustration for Cross Country Skier Magazine. Editorial illustration of a cross country skier, aerial view with deep shadows casting behind the skier.