Cross country skiing is sometimes referred to as Nordic of XC skiing. It differs from alpine or downhill skiing for a number of reasons. First off, in alpine skiing, the entire foot is attached to the boot. In contrast, cross country skis are only attached to the toes. The heels are free. Additionally, downhill skiing requires the use of a chairlift or gond… read more
Cross country skiing has been around long before the invention of the ski lift. It can be a lot easier to do than downhill skiing and gives you an excellent aerobic workout, and you get to enjoy the outdoors and the snow. What length of cross country skis you use will depend on a number of factors and will require you to have both your height and weight mea… read more
Cross-country ski pants need to keep you dry, warm and comfortable while allowing for flexibility in movement. Cross-country skiing is a highly aerobic exercise and you want to avoid overdressing, since increased perspiration can lead to discomfort and even hypothermia in certain cases. Cross-country skiers should choose close-fitting layers that keep you co… read more
Cross-country skiing is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise and is also an enjoyable way to enjoy the snowy, wintry trails. There are two main types of cross-country skiing--classic style and skate skiing--and each has its own technique and specialized equipment. Classic cross-country skiing is a more relaxed way to enjoy the trails and is easy to lear… read more
Not all ski poles are created the same. Classic ski poles (also known as diagonal or Nordic) tend to be a few centimeters shorter than skate skiing poles. If you don't have the chance to measure yourself exactly for the poles, you can estimate the proper length for classic poles by either subtracting 10 centimeters from your skate pole length or subtracting… read more
"Cross-country skiers are made in the summer; to start training on Dec. 1 is too late," says Mammoth Mountain ski coach Nancy Fiddler. Training hard on dry land during the summer and fall will ensure a better start to your cross-countr… read more
Northern Wisconsin's town of Cable has a close relationship with the Chequamegon National Forest. Since the local economy depends on both logging and tourism, residents of the area highly respect the forest. As a gateway to the great f… read more
Even if you are an experienced Alpine downhill skier, you need to learn to crawl before you walk when you move over to cross-country skiing. The skis used in cross-country are lighter and narrower than Alpine skis. The curve at the tip… read more
Since getting the right size ski equipment is critical to having a positive experience, selecting the appropriate size rental equipment is as important as finding the right size equipment to purchase. If you already own skis, make sure… read more
The importance of ski poles varies throughout a skier's learning curve. Beginners depend on poles as a source of security and an extra balance point. Intermediate skiers may be asked to do without poles in order to focus on ski positio… read more
Skiers comes in many different shapes and sizes, and so does the equipment involved. Alpine and cross-country skiing share similar types of equipment. But some key differences do exist between them. read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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