Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing involves skiing across flat or rolling country, and is one of the major winter sports in northern climes. The skis for cross-country skiing in the classical style are longer and thinner than those used for downhill skiing.

Cross-country skiing often takes place on specially-groomed trails. How the trails are groomed, or prepared, depends on the style of skiing. In classic or diagonal style skiing, there are two grooves for the skis. In skate skiing, trails tend to be ...

Cross-country skiing in back country...