If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Peek into the back area of any major ski shop, and you’ll likely find a very large and very expensive machine mounted to the wall ...

When the weather doesn't cooperate, cross-country ski machines are available for a terrific indoor workout. Both the upper and lower body -- including arms, shoulders, legs, abdomen, chest and ...

The cross-country ski trails at the winter recreation area at Battle Creek Regional Park in Ramsey County are open, marking the season’s first machine-made snow trails open in the east metro.