ASPEN ” For some, cross-county skiing comes naturally. For everyone else, there are lessons. The Cross County Ski Centers in both Aspen and Snowmass Village offer daily lessons in skate and ...

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 ...

Not long after I learned to walk, I learned to ski. Cross-country ski, that is. While kids growing up in the Rockies or the Alps might be snowplowing down the bunny hill at age four, in Wisconsin, ...

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 ...

It's fast. And quiet. That's why we like to skate on our skis on perfectly groomed trails covered with snow. Like cycling, skiing makes us feel almost as athletic as our animal friends. When I ski ...

Over the years I have dabbled in cross-country skiing, but I’ve never fully committed to the sport as a frequent mode of winter recreation and exercise. Years ago, I inherited some old classic ski ...

Don’t let snow keep you in the gym all winter. Both cross-country and skate skiing are whole body workouts that combine cardio and strength. Maria Stuber, director of the Nordic program for the Aspen ...

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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 ...

For those who love snow, aerobic exercise, and getting away from the crowds, nothing compares to cross-country skiing. This sport can be done at the pace of a winter stroll or elevated to challenging ...