Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain ...

Despite skiing’s reputation, you don’t need craggy peaks or steep downhills to participate in all forms of the sport. Instead, cross-country skiing (often referred to as XC skiing or Nordic ...

Cross-country skiing is a rolling oasis that spans early winter through early spring, depending upon ample snow. This year, there was an abundance, and most areas will stay open through March 30.

It’ll be the first cross-country skiing World Cup event on U.S. soil in more than two decades, and it’ll be in her home state. So Jessie Diggins plans to race especially hard at this weekend ...

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...

Dale of Norway Geilo Merino Sweater Nothing says cross-country skiing like a Dale of Norway sweater. Head to the trails in Norway or other Scandinavian countries, and you may well see cross ...

There are two types of cross-country skiing styles – classic and skate. Jackson XC advises newbies to take a classic lesson first; it gives you the basics you need to build from.

Here’s Where to Go for a Cross-Country Skiing Escape Sun Valley, Lake Tahoe and Lake Placid are among spots that offer miles and miles of scenic trails, along with big ski-town amenities By ...

Cross-country skiing didn't emerge as an activity, as opposed to a utility, until the 19th century. Today, it's one of the most popular recreational winter activities.