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A Trailside Guide: Cross-Country Skiing
The wonder of cross-country skiing is that it lets you travel over deep snow almost effortlessly, opening up a world of winter possibilities. Add to that a superb aerobic workout and you have the perfect cold-season sport. It's as easy-going as a spin around the nearest meadow, as thrilling as telemarking down a mountain, as rewarding as hut-to-hut touring in the backcountry. Includes full-color illustrated, step-by-step sections on the basics, and advanced instruction on telemark and skating technique.
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1995
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January 15, 2014
This is a good book for people who are just starting to learn the basics of cross country skiing. It shows the two techniques used. Classic and skate. It shows you all the ins and outs of the sport. It even has tips on how to back-country ski and how to correctly wax your skis according to the snow conditions and temperature. Everything you need to or would want to know about skiing is in this guide.
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