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Cross Country Skiing
What is Cross Country Skiing?
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The primary functional difference between Cross Country Skiing (XC) and alpine (downhill) skiing is that in XC skiing, the skier is attached to the ski only with the toe of the boot--with the heel "free". In alpine skiing, the entire foot is attached to the ski. The free heel allows a XC skier to climb, descend and traverse terrain making the sport a truly "cross country" activity.
Recreation
If you can walk you can cross country ski. You can go as fast or as slow as you wish. Two inverted grooves are machine made in the snow on the ski trails.The tracks are for classic skiing and the groomed untracked snow to the side for ski skating.
Classic skiing: Diagonal striding action like shuffling in socks over a polished floor, with extra momentum provided by pushing with the poles
Sk Skating: skating movement with an arm-swing.
Fitness
Cross Country Skiing (aka Nordic Skiing or XC Skiing) is, in the opinion of many exercise physiologists and researchers, the world's best fitness activity. The sport involves simultaneous use of arms and legs utilizing ski equipment including boots, poles, and skis. It is also a sport that can be executed at many different levels similar to a stroll or a run.
How good of shape do you need to be in? What about age or physical problems?
Although Cross Country Skiing definitely lives up to it's reputation as the "world's best aerobic workout", newcomers should not be frightened by images of sweating figures struggling through the wilderness. Cross Country Skiing can be as easy as a pleasant glide through a neighborhood park...or it can be the best overall fitness experience of your life. Go at your own pace, pick a destination, and off you go. That's all there is to it!
The quick learning curve, low injury rate, and natural motions of XC Skiing allow folks of all ages, fitness levels and interests to participate. Even toddlers just learning to walk can often be found on XC skis. (Interestingly, many alpine ski instructors encourage parents to make Cross Country Skiing a child's very first experience on snow due to the lightweight, inexpensive equipment and the general freedom of movement.). At the other end of the spectrum, super-Masters up to 100+ years young come out every winter to enjoy the rhythmic, low-impact feeling of gliding across gentle terrain.
Because you can XC Ski just about anywhere with snow, you can match the terrain to suit your fitness level and interests. Medical problems, intimidation factors, and low fitness levels are only rarely an obstacle to participation in XC skiing. As always, check with your physician before trying any new fitness activity. Note: Disabled skiers are commonly found out on the ski trails including sit skiers in specially built sit-ski sleds.
Cross Country Skiing has come a long way from being the sole method of transportation for snow and ice-bound Northerners in Scandanavia. You can Cross Country Ski on every continent on Earth and in many island nations at Cross Country Ski Centers featuring prepared tracks as well as off-track in parks, woods, mountains--just about anywhere! Competition in Cross Country Skiing spans the globe with a third of all the Winter Olympic medals being awarded in Cross Country Skiing and the other Nordic sports.
Although commonly thought of as a minor winter sport Cross Country Skiing is actually the great-great-grandparent of all ski sports since both alpine skiing and snowboarding were only recently derived from this free-heeled ancestor. A member of the Nordic sport family, Cross Country Skiing is divided into two styles or competitive disciplines; Classic (aka Traditional or Diagonal) skiing which involves a straight-ahead gliding motion, and Ski Skating (aka Freestyle) which involves a V-style glide and edge motion much like ice skating or roller blading.
Other members of the Nordic sport family are: biathlon--cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship, ski jumping, Nordic combined--combined scoring of jumping and cross country skiing events, ski orienteering--a marker search on skis with aid of compass and map, and telemark--a distinctive decent technique performed with free heel equipment.
Off Trail Skiing
Of course, one of the big reasons many people love Cross Country Skiing is "to get away from the things of man" and groomed trails are only one aspect of the sport. For some folks half the fun is in "breaking trail" to a certain destination. To each their own and the beauty of Cross Country Skiing is that the sport has something for everyone! Be advised that off-track skiing or "touring" can be pretty tough work in deep snow and in hilly terrain. Make sure you have mastered basic techniques and have significant experience in a outdoor winter environment before tackling any ambitious tour without a professional guide. Without question, the Snow Farm recommends that beginners spend their first several XC ski experiences on professionally groomed trails in order to learn the necessary skills to go off track.
Ski Equipment
Industry-wide, cross country ski gear is some of the best designed and most affordable outdoor sports equipment available. To go skiing you can rent or yoiu will need the following: skis with bindings attached, poles, and boots. Most beginner Classic skis are "waxless" skis meaning you just put them on and go. This makes the ski a little bit slower but much easier to use
Clothing
Simple clothing is required so need to go out and purchase ski clothing. Wind proof outer layers of with layer of polypro or wool. Because Cross Country skiing is an aerobic sport you need to be able to take off layers.
What is Cross Country Skiing?
Pricing
Trail Information
Blurbs
The primary functional difference between Cross Country Skiing (XC) and alpine (downhill) skiing is that in XC skiing, the skier is attached to the ski only with the toe of the boot--with the heel "free". In alpine skiing, the entire foot is attached to the ski. The free heel allows a XC skier to climb, descend and traverse terrain making the sport a truly "cross country" activity.
Recreation
If you can walk you can cross country ski. You can go as fast or as slow as you wish. Two inverted grooves are machine made in the snow on the ski trails.The tracks are for classic skiing and the groomed untracked snow to the side for ski skating.
Classic skiing: Diagonal striding action like shuffling in socks over a polished floor, with extra momentum provided by pushing with the poles
Sk Skating: skating movement with an arm-swing.
Fitness
Cross Country Skiing (aka Nordic Skiing or XC Skiing) is, in the opinion of many exercise physiologists and researchers, the world's best fitness activity. The sport involves simultaneous use of arms and legs utilizing ski equipment including boots, poles, and skis. It is also a sport that can be executed at many different levels similar to a stroll or a run.
How good of shape do you need to be in? What about age or physical problems?
Although Cross Country Skiing definitely lives up to it's reputation as the "world's best aerobic workout", newcomers should not be frightened by images of sweating figures struggling through the wilderness. Cross Country Skiing can be as easy as a pleasant glide through a neighborhood park...or it can be the best overall fitness experience of your life. Go at your own pace, pick a destination, and off you go. That's all there is to it!
The quick learning curve, low injury rate, and natural motions of XC Skiing allow folks of all ages, fitness levels and interests to participate. Even toddlers just learning to walk can often be found on XC skis. (Interestingly, many alpine ski instructors encourage parents to make Cross Country Skiing a child's very first experience on snow due to the lightweight, inexpensive equipment and the general freedom of movement.). At the other end of the spectrum, super-Masters up to 100+ years young come out every winter to enjoy the rhythmic, low-impact feeling of gliding across gentle terrain.
Because you can XC Ski just about anywhere with snow, you can match the terrain to suit your fitness level and interests. Medical problems, intimidation factors, and low fitness levels are only rarely an obstacle to participation in XC skiing. As always, check with your physician before trying any new fitness activity. Note: Disabled skiers are commonly found out on the ski trails including sit skiers in specially built sit-ski sleds.
Cross Country Skiing has come a long way from being the sole method of transportation for snow and ice-bound Northerners in Scandanavia. You can Cross Country Ski on every continent on Earth and in many island nations at Cross Country Ski Centers featuring prepared tracks as well as off-track in parks, woods, mountains--just about anywhere! Competition in Cross Country Skiing spans the globe with a third of all the Winter Olympic medals being awarded in Cross Country Skiing and the other Nordic sports.
Although commonly thought of as a minor winter sport Cross Country Skiing is actually the great-great-grandparent of all ski sports since both alpine skiing and snowboarding were only recently derived from this free-heeled ancestor. A member of the Nordic sport family, Cross Country Skiing is divided into two styles or competitive disciplines; Classic (aka Traditional or Diagonal) skiing which involves a straight-ahead gliding motion, and Ski Skating (aka Freestyle) which involves a V-style glide and edge motion much like ice skating or roller blading.
Other members of the Nordic sport family are: biathlon--cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship, ski jumping, Nordic combined--combined scoring of jumping and cross country skiing events, ski orienteering--a marker search on skis with aid of compass and map, and telemark--a distinctive decent technique performed with free heel equipment.
Off Trail Skiing
Of course, one of the big reasons many people love Cross Country Skiing is "to get away from the things of man" and groomed trails are only one aspect of the sport. For some folks half the fun is in "breaking trail" to a certain destination. To each their own and the beauty of Cross Country Skiing is that the sport has something for everyone! Be advised that off-track skiing or "touring" can be pretty tough work in deep snow and in hilly terrain. Make sure you have mastered basic techniques and have significant experience in a outdoor winter environment before tackling any ambitious tour without a professional guide. Without question, the Snow Farm recommends that beginners spend their first several XC ski experiences on professionally groomed trails in order to learn the necessary skills to go off track.
Ski Equipment
Industry-wide, cross country ski gear is some of the best designed and most affordable outdoor sports equipment available. To go skiing you can rent or yoiu will need the following: skis with bindings attached, poles, and boots. Most beginner Classic skis are "waxless" skis meaning you just put them on and go. This makes the ski a little bit slower but much easier to use
Clothing
Simple clothing is required so need to go out and purchase ski clothing. Wind proof outer layers of with layer of polypro or wool. Because Cross Country skiing is an aerobic sport you need to be able to take off layers.
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