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Cross Country Skiing (aka Nordic Skiing or XC Skiing) is, in the opinion of many exercise physiologists and
researchers, the world’s best aerobic fitness activity. The sport requires you to simultaneous use your arms and legs utilising ski equipment including boots, poles, and skis.

The primary functional difference between Cross Country Skiing (XC) and alpine (downhill) skiing is that in XC skiing, the skier is attached to the ski only with the toe of the boot with the heel “free”. In alpine skiing, the entire foot is attached to the ski. The free heel allows a XC skier to climb, descend and traverse terrain making the sport a truly “cross country” activity. In alpine skiing and snowboarding, it is only possible to ski downhill.

xc began in Scandinavia 4000-4500 years ago,orignating as a method of travelling north. Competition in Cross Country Skiing spans the globe with a third of all the Winter Olympic medals being awarded in Cross Country Skiing and the other Nordic sports.

It’s sometimes thought that cross country skiing is a minor winter sport however both alpine skiing and
snowboarding have only recently been derived from this sport.

Cross Country Skiing is divided into two styles or competitive disciplines; Classic (aka Traditional or Diagonal) skiing involving a straight-ahead gliding motion, and Ski Skating (aka Freestyle) which involves a V-style glide and edge motion quite simular to ice skating or roller blading.

Other members of the Nordic sport family are: biathlon-cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship, ski jumping, Nordic combined–combined scoring of jumping and cross country skiing events, ski orienteering–a marker search on skis with aid of compass and map, and telemark–a distinctive decent technique performed with free heel equipment.

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What Is Snowshoeing?

It’s simply hillwalking in snowy conditions. The people of snowy locations the world over have been using snowshoes for centuries to ease their progress on foot, and the ones we use are modern descendents of those original pieces of equipment. Snowshoes help by stopping us sinking in soft snow, and giving us grip if the snow is hard or icy. The snowshoes adjust to almost any waterproof boot size, and are very easy to walk in. After a quick fitting and demonstration, most people are comfortable on their snowshoes and ready to enjoy their day in around 10 minutes.

Is Snowshoeing difficult?

Like summer hiking,we can explore most areas of the mountains and can make things as easy or challenging as you wish. Small group sizes and a flexible approach ensure we accommodate everyone’s needs and abilities. I like to find out what these are when you make contact so that, with consideration of weather and snow conditions, I can design the perfect itinerary.
One of the beauties of snowshoeing is that it is non-technical; that is to say that unlike skiing for example, almost anyone can do it without technical instruction or time spent practising, and yet it gives us access to landscapes that go way beyond the limits of the piste skier.

Who Goes Snowshoeing?

People of all ages and abilities enjoy snowshoeing, and my flexible approach to your day means we can adjust distance, pace and terrain according to interests and aspirations. Wandering the spectacular mountain environment surrounding us, usually well away from the bustle of the main ski areas, excites most people with a love of open spaces, fresh air and the natural world. This may be particularly true of the less-enthusiastic skier, or those who are seeking some variety, adventure, or peace and tranquility during their ski holiday.

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