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Many people view cross-country skiing as a declining art, having been supplanted by alpine skiing as the quintessential winter pastime. On top of this, skate skiing has quickly become what many people associate with contemporary cross-country skiing, relegating classic or traditional (diagonal striding) skiing to an "easy" or "beginner" form of cross-country skiing.
This is very unfortunate because classic cross-country skiing, in spite of being a deceptively complex art, is aerobic (i.e. a great winter workout), relatively inexpensive, and is so versatile that it can be used at a groomed cross-country ski resort or off-track and in the backcountry.
In this short video I demonstrate different ways I adapt traditional cross-country skiing techniques for use in the backcountry. Please note, however, that although I provide a number of examples as to how I negotiate flat, uphill, and downhill terrain, this video features mostly a series of examples rather than step-by-step instructions.
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I wrote and produced this collection of articles and short videos about cross-country skiing with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the outdoor recreation industry at Lake Tahoe, so I treat these informational blogs as extensions of the conversations I've had with those customers. That said, expert cross-country skiers could probably take away something of value from these articles. Just know that I don't intend to specifically address performance or race-oriented philosophy, technique, or gear selection in this series.
Although I advocate venturing out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry, and always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.
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This video was filmed in South Lake Tahoe, CA, on March 20, 2019.
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