How to Put on Cross Country Ski Boots

Cross country skiing is one of the most aerobic sports, and pursuing it is a great way to avoid the winter blahs while getting a great workout. Cross country skiing can be done in tracks made for the skis at nordic resorts, or in the backcountry as a form of hiking. Putting on your cross country boots is a relatively simple process, and having them securely fitted to your foot will make skiing much easier.

Things You'll Need

• Cross country boots
• Midweight socks

Instructions

1. Put on midweight socks.

2. Unzip the integrated gaiter of your boot, if it has one, and loosen the laces of your right boot, lift the tongue of the boot out, and slide your foot into the boot.

3. Reach down and, while tightening the first set of cross laces, kick your heel down against the ground.

4. Tighten the next set of cross laces and again kick your heel down against the ground. Finish tightening the laces and tie them at the top.

5. Zip up the gaiter over your laces, if you boot has one, and tighten the Velcro ankle stabilizer strap across your ankle.

6. Repeat the steps with your left boot.

References

• Nordic boots