Equipment
The standard equipment used in cross country skiing are lightweight skis with speed tips and tails, goggles, boots, ski poles jackets and snow pants. Topographic maps, backpacking equipment and navigational equipment is often used.
Location
Cross country skiing can be performed anywhere there is at least two inches of packed snow. Groomed trails free of branches, dips, rock and debris are preferable and can be found throughout the United States.
Seasonal
Cross country skiing is seasonal and is usually conducted during the winter months of November through March in most regions of the northern United States.
Ski Orienteering
Ski orienteering is a type of vigorous sport using cross country ski equipment, an orienteering map and keen navigation skills to move through rough terrain and complete a competition against other skiers.
Nordic Combined
Nordic combined uses race performance cross country ski equipment and clothing and combines traditional cross country skiing with ski jumping.
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