Skiing

Skiing is becoming a popular social networking activity as reported by The New York Times in the Feb. 20, 2009 article ("Valet? Set by the Fire? Join the Club"). In America alone there are more...

Newcomers to the sport of cross-country skiing are almost always surprised to learn about the myriad of ways that the sport has grown and evolved over the centuries. Because of that growth, there...

Installing cross country ski bindings can be a challenging task even for advanced skiers. Improper binding installation can ruin an expensive set of cross country skis or even cause injury. Most...

Like alpine skis, wooden cross-country skis need to be cleaned and waxed periodically to provide optimum performance. But just as the design of alpine skis and cross-country skis vary...

Cross country skiing utilizes a different skill set than downhill skiing, so it goes to reason that the right skis for cross country skiing aren't necessarily the same ones you use for downhill...

Cross country skiing can be both an enjoyable hobby as well as a grueling sport to compete in. If you've never gone cross country skiing before or you're getting into the sport after a long...

The posh slopes of Aspen, Colorado, are very rarely associated with anything free. However, if you want to do Aspen on the cheap, one of the best ways is to take advantage of free skiing...

When you are first learning to cross country ski, you may be surprised that it is not as easy as some make it out to be. The art of Nordic skiing, as it is officially known, requires much...

The sport of cross-country skiing can take you to some of nature's most beautiful winter terrain. It is also one of the easier snow sports to learn.

Have you ever seen a cross-country skier whose form is smooth and fast and looks virtually effortless? Do you notice how the back ski actually rises off the ground? This technique is called kick...

Good Nordic technique stems from several parts of your body and equipment. Completing a solid pole plant will help your speed and efficiency on the trail.

Skating on cross-country skis is by far the fastest and most efficient way to hit the winter trail. It is also a great way to switch your workout and to get more comfortable on your skis.

By extending your glide and retaining momentum while nordic skiing, you will find that speed and fluidity become more natural.