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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3 Type of Cross-Country Skiing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most popular type of cross-country skiing and it\u2019s probably the one you can envision in your mind: skiers use a kick-and-glide motion and it closely resembles walking. Since it\u2019s pretty easy to catch on to, it\u2019s the easiest form for beginners to start off with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trails<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re practicing, you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re on well-defined trails (they look like two little tracks, one for each ski) that are specific for cross-country skiers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Equipment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Classic skis will have a grip zone under your feet that help provide traction. The grip zone will either have a sticky wax or a fish-scale pattern, while the rest of the ski will be smooth. Classic skis also tend to be longer to help extend your forward glide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As for boots, you want to focus on comfort. How does it feel when you\u2019re doing the kick-and-glide motion? You\u2019ll also need to make sure that your boots and bindings are compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last, you\u2019ll need some poles. They are integral to making sure you can get as much power and speed as possible on your adventure. Aluminum or composite carbon is always a safe bet as these materials are lighter and more responsive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love ice skating, skate skiing might be your thing. It\u2019s more dynamic than classic cross-country skiing and instead of a kick-and-glide motion, you push your skis out to the side like you\u2019re skating on ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trails<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Skate skiing requires a flat, well-groomed trail. You\u2019ll can pick up a lot of speed, so find a trail that isn\u2019t too busy if possible and have some fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Equipment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The main difference between classic skis and skate skis is that skate skis are a bit lighter, skinnier and shorter. They also always have a smooth base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your boots will typically be stiffer and higher cut so that it makes it easier for you to have control as you \u2018skate\u2019 across the snow. As always, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your boots are compatible with your bindings before making any purchases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use the same poles for skate skiing as you would for classic skiing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Is ungroomed, rolling terrain more your speed? Then you\u2019ll want to look into Nordic skiing! It uses the same kick-and-glide motion as classic skiing but the skis are beefier to help you handle tough snow conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trails <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can throw on your Nordic skis and take on any ungroomed trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Equipment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nordic skis are shorter and wider than the other two types so that you can stay stable and float in ungroomed snow. Most models have metal edges so that it\u2019s easier to grip when it\u2019s icy and it makes it easier to turn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your boots will be bulkier and stiffer with a focus on ankle support. They also usually have better insulation to keep you warm on the snowy, ungroomed trail. Make sure your boots and bindings are compatible before heading out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The poles for Nordic skiing are a bit different. They are still typically aluminum or composite carbon, but they come with larger baskets (the small semicircle at the end of your pole) than other poles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter which option you choose, cross-country skiing is a great way to get outside and get active even if the resorts are closed. Want to share your adventure with us? Tag us in your photos and use the hashtag #OutsideReady. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This year, many Canadians have changed their winter routines, opting to ditch the cozy indoors and head outside to get some fresh air and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":11239,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[871,870],"tags":[2810,2811,1372,88,391],"class_list":["post-11236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-sport","tag-cross-country-skiing","tag-lifestyle","tag-outdoor-activities","tag-skiing","tag-winter","post-item","post-even"],"yoast_head":"\n