

The Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) has been conducting online sessions with its cross country (XC) ski area members since last spring, focused on sharing information about how X-C operations should respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. Discu ...

With a torrent of people hitting the trails and the outdoors across the country, XCSkiResorts.com wanted to give a shout out to hidden gem destinations for cross country (XC) skiing this winter. There may very well be an overflow of skiers at the mos ...
Roger Lohr created new blog post What Has Changed in Cross Country Skiing This Season? in News 2 months ago

Cross country (XC) skiing dates back 6,000 years depicted in cave drawings and recently there have been some significant transformations in XC skiing to the benefit of everyone who does it. XC Skis The most recent trend in XC skis is no wax skin ...
Roger Lohr created new blog post So You Want to Try Cross Country Skiing This Winter? in News 4 months ago

If you get frustrated with reservations, social distancing, and the scene at alpine ski areas this winter, perhaps this is the winter you might want to try cross country skiing. Yes, it may be slower on the flat terrain, but thrills await you on t ...
Roger Lohr updated blog post Will COVID-19 Provide a Boom For Cross Country Skiing? in News 5 months ago

The COVID pandemic has some in the cross country ski industry projecting a coming boom similar to the bicycle industry, which saw such a surge of sales and activity last spring. When the country was shut down, the kids were not in school, people w ...
Roger Lohr created new blog post Will COVID-19 Be a Boom For Cross Country Skiing? in News 5 months ago

The COVID pandemic has some in the cross country ski industry projecting a coming boom similar to the bicycle industry, which saw such a surge of sales and activity last spring. When the country was shut down, the kids were not in school, people w ...
Roger Lohr updated blog post Brave Enough, the Autobiography of Jessie Diggins in News 10 months ago
What happens when an American wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in cross country skiing? She writes a book. Brave Enough by Jessie Diggins with Todd Smith was just released by University of Minnesota Press and it is just what the doctor ordered ...
Roger Lohr created new blog post Brave Enough, the Autobiography of Jessie Diggins in News 11 months ago
What happens when an American wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in cross country skiing? She writes a book. Brave Enough by Jessie Diggins with Todd Smith was just released by University of Minnesota Press and it is just what the doctor ordered ...

Older skiers are flocking to the ski slopes on weekdays, but do they deserve special privileges or discounts? Whether appropriate or not, for years ski areas (and many other businesses) have reinforced this sense of entitlement for those aged 65 and ...

Often on the cross country (XC) ski trails the clothes that many of the uninitiated wear are malfunctioning…that is, they are dressed for downhill skiing such as insulated ski jackets and pants, alpine ski gloves or mittens, and ski goggles. XC skiin ...

Often on the cross country (XC) ski trails the clothes that many of the uninitiated wear are malfunctioning…that is, they are dressed for downhill skiing such as insulated ski jackets and pants, alpine ski gloves or mittens, and ski goggles. XC skiin ...
Roger Lohr created new blog post Eat Your Way to Fitness at these Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Food Events in News 1 year ago

Want a guilt-free way to indulge yourself with food while exercising? Cross country (XC) skiing and snowshoeing are some of the best forms of aerobic exercise, but if you go on a "Gourmet Ski Tour" on your XC skis or snowshoes, you may very well eat ...
Roger Lohr created new blog post Cross Country Skin Skis Improve the Recreational Experience in News 1 year ago

The cross country ski waxless “skin” base, uses inserted mohair strips on the ski base, which is extremely effective for all temperatures and snow conditions. It is high-performance waxless base technology for the classic skier, who prefers to use a ...

Plan to gather up the kids and head to the hills during the school breaks next winter. No need to head to warmer climes - winter can be snowy, yet mild, and perfect for a family vacation with plenty of activities such as cross country (XC) skiing and ...

It seems the older I get, the more I enjoy Nordic (XC) skiing. It probably has something to do with being out in nature and feeling confident on the skinny skis. Nothing to Prove There is nothing to prove but so much to enjoy going along a trail, ...
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