Cross Country Skiing

[KingsBlend420]

I used to cross country skill in high school w/ the school, but my main winter sport is snowboarding. I've been doing that for about 8 years and go out west in the rockies several times a year.

[fasterspider]

There is no thrill in cross country skiing and way too much work. No, thank you.
Gimme the downhill or stay home.
I have not skied in over 25 years but I think this is my year and I am going to find a place that will not be overly crowded and ski my brains out.

[thcbongman]

Eh cross country is all right for working-out, but it gives you real pleasure! Doesn't come close to alpine skiing!

But one thing I always wanted to do is use telemark skis downhill. That looks fun! Although reading about stinky's attempts to turn on it makes me weary.....

[stinkyattic]

My stepdad is a very good telemark skier- a 'pinhead'- it's MURDER on your knees though, and he had to switch back to alpine skiing in his forties, which is ironic, since alpine skiing is a leading cause of knee injury requiring ACL surgery.

[geonagual]

I was really thinking about this later yesterday and about all the things I knew about cross country skiing..going uphill..which is always fun, but I def remember how to do it..turning and stopping..which I still remember and just propelling oneself..what a great motion..and to always dress in layers cause you will peeling some off...and hot koolaid:thumbsup: