Cross-Country Skiing
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Sailing and Skiing the Lyngen Alps of Norway
By: Lisa Auer
Combine likely encounters with reindeer and moose, ski touring from mountain to fjord and setting sail under the midnight sun to create an exotic, arctic adventure. more...
Advantages of Kick Wax for Skiers
By: Allen O'Bannon
By learning to use kick wax, backcountry skiers can improve efficiency for ski approaches, saving energy for the downhill. Plus kick wax increases fun on the approach. more...
Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route
By: Lisa Auer
French for High Level Pass the Haute Route is the most famous hut to hut ski tour in the world. Starting in Chamonix it traverses France, Italy and Switzerland in a week. more...
What to Carry on the Haute Route
By: Lisa Auer
The biggest challenge of the Chamonix to Zermatt ski tour is likely a physical one; but it shouldn't be the burden of weight on the ski mountaineer's back. more...
Ski-touring Bindings - Setup Information
By: Chiz Dakin
Ski-touring bindings differ in many ways from their downhill cousins. One key difference is the ability to release the heel for uphill skiing. Their setup also differs. more...
Avalanche Transceiver Probe Shovel For Ski-Tours
By: Chiz Dakin
Ski-touring is great way to explore the hills in winter, but avalanche rescue gear is an additional set of gear that should always be carried when ski-touring. more...
Ski-touring Gear for Novices, Boots, Skis, Skins
By: Chiz Dakin
Ski-touring boots, bindings and skis differ from downhill ski equipment. This article highlights important things a novice should know before renting or buying. more...
Cross-Country Skiing Telluride, Colorado
By: Amiee Maxwell
Cross-Country skiing is a great way to explore the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. The Telluride area offers a variety of trail systems for the Nordic skier. more...
How to Get Started in Skate-Skiing
By: Amiee Maxwell
Skate-skiing is a type of Nordic skiing that is fast, intense, and a full-body workout where the skier pushes out each ski on an angle in a motion similar to ice skating. more...
How to Choose Cross-Country Ski Classic Gear
By: Amiee Maxwell
Cross-country ski gear comes in a variety of different styles. Skiing experience and the desired skiing terrain are helpful factors in determining the best equipment. more...
Nordic Ski Accessories for Warmth, Comfort
By: Karen Berger
Winter accessories like hats, gloves, packs, chemical hand warmers, insulated water bottles, gaiters, and sunglasses can make a cold trek safer and more comfortable. more...
Nordic Ski Technique for Climbs, Descents, Turns
By: Karen Berger
Once a skier can glide, the next task is controlling climbs, descents, and turns. The herringbone ascent, using skins, and side-stepping help tame killer ski trails. more...
Cross Country Skiing Basic Skills
By: Karen Berger
Cross-country skiing techniques seem counterintuitive at first. Mastering the diagonal stride is the first step to gliding through the winter wilderness on Nordic skis. more...
Cross-Country Skiing in Salt Lake City, Utah
By: Amiee Maxwell
The Salt Lake City area offers a variety of cross-country ski trails from canyon roads to mountain resorts, ski rentals, lessons, and guided tours. more...
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