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In contrast to alpine skiing, cross-country skiers don't usually need helmets, goggles, or as robust of outerwear. Due to the aerobic nature of the sport, cross-country skiers usually want 1-2 ...

2. Sundance Nordic Center, UT. Separate from but close to Sundance Resort's main alpine mountain is the Sundance Nordic Center. Although not a massive network, the Nordic Center's 15km of trails ...

I taught skiing at a New Hampshire ski area for a few years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. My claim to fame? I could make you an expert on your very first day. No lie.Now, before you accuse me ...

Nordic skiing is a wide, wide world, with at least a half-dozen subcategories like alpine touring, telemarking and more. The two most common styles at Nordic centers are classic and skate, and ...

Good news: Skinny skis are for everyone. Unlike alpine skiing that involves expensive lift tickets, pricey gear and mountain-specific geography, cross-country skiing is heaps more accessible. Sure ...

I went to Mountain Travelers Hike & Ski Shop, in Rutland, Vermont, just outside of Killington, which has specialized in alpine touring, telemark, cross country and backcountry skiing for over 40 ...

Alpine and Nordic skiing both offer a lovely day outside in a winter wonderland. When deciding which is the right fit for you, it helps to learn what skills and equipment each requires.

Where alpine skiing is thought of as a gravity sport like downhill mountain biking, cross country is much more akin to road or gravel biking. In general, cross-country skiing can be a bit more ...