Classic skiing or diagonal stride is easy to do, hard to master. Almost anyone can strap on some skis and shuffle around. Should you want to go from shuffling to gliding, here are four tips that will make your time on skis more fun. The video starts from a good body position first, then adds […]
The Missoula Nordic Ski Club demonstrates the three basic techniques of skate skiing: V1 (or “offset” skating) – it’s like first gear/a low gear for starting or going uphill V2 Alternate (aka “open field”) – it’s like a high gear for high speeds on flats and downhills and V2 – a medium gear for accelerating, […]
XCS for Life is a group of cross-country skiers that have fun while filming our training and daily life. We also believe that most people don’t fully understand what cross-country skiing is and what it is like. So we are creating videos to help everyone experience how cool and fun it truly is.
Classic Cross-Country skiing offers something for everyone, from exercise to beautiful winter scenery. We partnered with Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) to give you all the basics for your first day on the trail so you’ll be gliding over the snow with ease in no time.
