XC skiing is an exciting cross between skiing and walking … with an amazing aerobic workout
Cross country skiing is a perfect winter activity for all ages. The smooth pace of traditional “diagonal stride” skiing and the walking pace of snowshoeing are both leisurely yet exhilarating ways to experience the beautiful mountain environment (most cross-country resorts rent both skis and snowshoes).
For those who want an aerobic workout and more speed-thrills, there’s nothing like skate skiing! Twenty-five years later, skate-skiing equipment has become ultra-light, fast and maneuverable. In-line and ice-skaters quickly catch-on, and for the rest of us, California’s cross-country resorts boost some of the sport’s most experienced instructors.