Two types of skiing dominate the interest of snow sliders around the world with the most popular being Alpine skiing which is also known as downhill skiing. Getting to the top of long hills and mountains is made easy thanks to ski lifts so it's just a matter of pointing the skis downhill and pushing off.
The other type of skiing that enjoys tremendous popularity is the original type of skiing that was enjoyed before mechanical ski lifts made Alpine skiing fun. This type is known as either Nordic or cross-country skiing.
Nordic skiers enjoy travelling over flatter, longer distances as well as uphill able to take in the surroundings and getting enormous health benefits from the exercise provided. The skis used for cross-country are different to the skis used for downhill skiing in that they are longer and narrower. Also, the bindings and boots required for cross-country skiing differs. The heel is not fixed to a cross-country ski which allows the skier to pick up their feet in a walking motion when going up hills.
Cross-country skiing is as fun as it is a sensible way to cover long distances in the snow. It is a great way to discover some wonderful geography and the skis and boots have been particularly crafted to cope with any snow-covered ground.
In general the varieties of cross-country skiing can be grouped under three categories: ski touring, track skiing and backcountry skiing.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
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