Cross country skier

Get outside (and away from everyone else) this winter.

The Norwegian cross-country skier lost her life in a tragic accident at the age of just 38. We take a look back at her career and Olympic success.

Snowshoeing vs cross country skiing. Come inside to discover the pros and cons of snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

Are baked goods a food group? (Asking for an Olympian.)

Next to being on snow, rollerskiing is the best type of training for cross country skiing. There are even summer-long rollerski race series like this one in the Midwest or these in New England. How to choose a model that suits your ability level and training needs? We rounded up a group of Vermont-based Nords… Read More »15 Top Rollerskis Put to the Test

The winter season’s least-glamorous, least-thrilling athletes are actually the existential heroes of the Olympics.

Want to ski with more power, control, and endurance? Check out these proven strategies and techniques for cross country skiing. From body position to uphill strategies, these tips will give you the confidence you need to hit the trails.

If you cross country ski race it’s a solid bet that you train for skiing—or at least think about it—year round. And there’s no better way to train for skiing in the summer than by rollerskiing. So, 80-degree days in early July 2016 saw us testing the latest rollerskis on the gentle climbs of Nebraska Valley Road in Stowe, Vt. Our crew tried classic and skate, metal and composite, fast and slow, all to give you our honest opinion.

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Everything you need to know before you go cross country skiing for the first time! Read this for more tips on cross country skiing safety, gear and technique.