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Cross country skiing is an ideal way to stay in shape while enjoying the snow. Wearing properly-fitted cross country skis will make the experience all the more enjoyable. Known as "skinny skis," cross country skis are typically longer,…
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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 s…
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Cross-country skiing is a diverse sport. While true cross-country techniques are used primarily for transportation and racing across varied terrain, the term has come to include some types of backcountry skiing, and some gear has been…
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The ability to skate on cross-country skis adds the dimensions of speed and aerobic workout to an already enchanting winter activity. For someone who is comfortable standing and moving on cross-country skis, skating also improves gener…
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Cross-country skiing is the most dynamic winter sport. Unlike alpine skiing and snowboarding, which rely primarily on the core and lower body, cross-country skiing also makes active use of the muscles of the upper body. As such, a one…
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Cross country skiing is a great way to stay in shape while building endurance and skill. But before you choose a pair of cross country skis, you need to decide what kind of skier you want to be. You might like the thrill of racing, the…
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Cross-country skiing is one the best aerobic exercises and an enjoyable way to explore the winter landscape. Although cross-country skiing is relatively easy to learn, advances in ski technology have made choosing the right ski far fr…
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Telemark skiing is a type of fluid turn. It was first popularized in Norway in 1868 by Sondre Norheim. Telemark skiing is also known as free heel skiing. As with cross country skiing, the skis for telemark skiing only bind the ski boot…
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Cross country skiing is a great form of exercise and a way to get outdoors during the cold winters. It is a good idea to rent cross country skiing equipment before investing in your own, to make sure you love the experience and know wh…
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Cross-country skiing is a wonderful way to see nature, all the while getting in an incredible low-impact aerobic workout. Depending on what you plan on doing with your cross-country skis, you will have to use a different formula for me…
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Choosing a pair of cross-country skis is not difficult, but finding the right ski and right size has changed a bit over the last two decades. Skis really don't care how tall you are; it's about weight and having enough ski to provide p…
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Getting out and about during a snowy winter can be troublesome. Good cardiovascular exercise on an outdoor basis is hard to come by. But, for the cost of the equipment, you can have access to one of the best ways to exercise in the wor…
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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…
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Cross-country skiing is the most physically strenuous form of skiing. Unlike downhill skiing, cross-country skiing only provides minimal amounts of inertia and gravity to work with, forcing the skier to do much more work to move up and…
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Cross country skiing is an excellent form of exercise in the winter, and it offers many possibilities for fun and adventure, from track skiing at cross country resorts to light backcountry touring or "hiking" on skis. Selecting a pair…
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