Glide Into Summer Fitness With Nordic Walking
One of the distinct joys of cross country skiing, found perhaps when cruising along the crisp classic track cut through a fresh snowfall, is the feeling of total freedom. When you hit your stride right, your body slides into that natural rhythm where you can glide...
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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 and Regions 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
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Back to Basics – Cross Country Skiing 101
Cross Country Skiing is, on the whole, not that complicated. Yes, you can get into the technical weeds when you’re talking high performance racing, and the intricacies of gear and techniques involved in that world; and on the surface, there do seem to be endless...
Looking Forward to Winter, In the Depths of Fall
Dryland Skiing Fun for Families Growing up in Vermont, the end of summer was always a bittersweet time. The air would get crisper, school would loom and then arrive with the thud of a heavy textbook, the leaves would bronze and redden, and the days of splashing in the...
Fall Vibes – Dryland and Rollerskiing Day Camps
By Emily LovettPhoto Credits: Linda Guerrette Many of us rollerski as part of our summer training plan. Over the years I’ve talked to people curious about trying it but too unsure to invest time and expense for the equipment. This summer we worked with EnjoyWinter put...
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The Nordic Approach
The Nordic Approach is an e-magazine built around the cross-country ski lifestyle and all that it entails.
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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.