All you need to cross country ski are boots, skis, and poles. But before you snag the first skinny skis you see, ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want to meander through the ...

VIRGINIA MEISSNER SNO-PARK — Out of the tracks, and out of my comfort zone, I skated along the crowded groomed trail, skiing seemingly faster and harder than I ever had before. The differences between ...

Cross-country skiing offers a great workout as well as a chance to explore some of Colorado's gorgeous high country. Credit: Todd Powell The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

Skis should always be sized relative to the skier’s weight—but helpful sizing tables can be found online that estimate ski length based on weight. Beginners should be fine on most classic skis, but ...

Whether you’re looking for a hard workout, a peaceful solo outing, movement variation, or a social ski with friends and dogs, cross-country skiing has it all. However, having the best cross-country ...

That’s skate skiing, practiced by skiers working up a sweat. Classic skiing is advised for beginners: the straight forward movement where the skis stay parallel, rather than spread like a “V.” “It’s ...