River & Trail Talk

Cross-country (or Nordic) skiing is an awesome way to spend some time outdoors in the winter - and can also be an excellent aerobic workout. Whether it appeals to you as a fun pastime, or a winter exercise routine, you need gear to get started.There are a few categories for the sport: classic cross-country, skate skiing and backcountry touring. Depending on which you wish to pursue will affect the …

Ski touring is a great way to get out and enjoy the wild places in your backyard and beyond in the winter, but what exactly is it?According to Wikipedia, “Ski touring is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas. Touring is typically done off-piste and outside of ski resorts, and may extend over a period of more than one day. It is similar to backcountry skiing but excludes t …