Learn how Olympic cross-country skiing works — explore race formats (sprint, distance, relay, skiathlon), timing methods, ...

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 ...

For novices, cross-country skiing can be an intimidating sport requiring specialized gear, expenses, technical expertise, and ...

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Interested in learning more about snowboarding, cross country or downhill skiing? A new series of videos can help. The Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard ...

When it comes to socially distant activities, cross-country skiing checks all the boxes: It’s outside; it involves a massive amount of space; though popular Nordic ski spots often attract a crowd, ...

I grew up in Minneapolis, so I can say this for sure: Winter is more bearable when you have something to look forward to. We knew it was going to get dark and cold for five months, so you either ...

Is cross-country skiing a good workout? Cross-country skiing involves gliding across relatively flat ground where the skier propels themselves over the top of the snow. It is a cardiovascular type of ...

Nordic walking employs a simple technique with specially designed poles to enhance the natural walking motion. The poles are ...

In Bend, Ore., winter arrived early this year, bringing a three-foot base to the Cascades by late November — as well as antsy Nordic skiers who pounced on the snow when the first flakes fell. Awaiting ...