Cross country skiing is fun
Cross country skiing uses natural movements – it doesn’t require special skills to get started and has a short learning curve. Find A Ski Area
Three Changes to Expect at Nordic Centers this Winter
Though cross country skiing is naturally socially distanced, and face coverings are already part of the standard outfit, there will be a few tweaks to the Nordic center experience this winter. Here are three of the big ones: Not only are they all oddly exciting...
Why Cross Country Ski?
Cross country skiing is fun… it’s also fun to learn, healthy, family friendly, accessible, affordable, and offers great variety! Cross country skiing uses natural movements – it doesn’t require special skills to get started and has a short learning curve. Just a couple of hours spent being coached by a professional instructor will give you the skills needed for a lifetime of fun!
Ski Areas to Visit
The US and Canada have some of the finest cross country ski areas in the world. Visit one of the below areas with the family or just that significant other!
Bretton Woods Nordic
NH
Tahoe Donner
California
Aspen Nordic
Colorado
Enchanted Forest XC
New Mexico
Jackson Ski Touring
NH
Giants Ridge
Minnesota
Latest News
FirstLight Announces Northfield Mountain trails will open this winter for recreation, with COVID-19 modifications
NORTHFIELD, Mass., December 15, 2020—FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company in New England and owner-operator of the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, today unveiled its revised plan to open its trails this...
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Buyers Guide: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Gear
If you’re shopping for a cross country skier this holiday season—whether they are just getting started in the sport or are seasoned experts—this guide is here to get you started. Though these specific items might not be exactly what you need, they should get you in...
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Brave Ski Mom
Whether you have tiny toddlers just learning to slide or grown children with whom you’re planning a reunion, you’re in the right place.
The Nordic Approach
The Nordic Approach is an e-magazine built around the cross-country ski lifestyle and all that it entails.
Buddy Insurance
On-demand accident insurance starting at $9 for a day
10 Tips & Tricks For Enjoying Your Cross Country Ski Experience
As with many new activities, having a little insight from seasoned regulars can be super helpful. Below we have compiled ideas to make your cross country ski experience, be it the first of fiftieth, more enjoyable.
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Learn the Basics
Watch the video to learn the basics of cross country skiing and give a glimpse of what to expect!
Who Cross Country Skis?
Cross country ski areas may be found in all snow states and provinces.