Cross-Country Skiing

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.

May 27, 2009 - Allen O'Bannon

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.

Mar 2, 2009 - 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.

Mar 1, 2009 - 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.

Mar 1, 2009 - Chiz Dakin

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.

Feb 26, 2009 - 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.

Feb 15, 2009 - 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.

Jan 29, 2009 - Amiee Maxwell

Winter accessories like hats, gloves, waist packs, chemical hand warmers, insulated water bottles, hydration systems, gaiters, and sunglasses make cold treks safer.

Jan 22, 2009 - 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.

Jan 20, 2009 - 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.

Jan 18, 2009 - Karen Berger

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.

Jan 18, 2009 - Amiee Maxwell

The Park City, Utah area offers miles of groomed trails and skating lanes along with providing cross-country ski rentals, lessons, and guided tours.

Dec 22, 2008 - Amiee Maxwell

For over 30 years, Ski for Light has changed lives teaching cross-country skiing and a can-do attitude to blind and mobility-impaired people.

Jun 5, 2008 - Andrew Leibs

How to dress for first time cross-country skiers. Nordic skiing is fun and doesn't cost a lot.

Jan 19, 2008 - Jill Browne