July 15, 2021 - 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, flats and gradual uphills.