Cross Country Skier | The Journal of Nordic Skiing

Gear

Bivo Offers a Better Water Bottle

Stainless-steel water bottles have become de rigueur for working out. And for life. Going for a hike? Fill up the Yeti. Heading to yoga? Grab the Hydro Flask by its handy handle. The biggest advantage: Water in metal bottles does not absorb that yucky plastic taste, and the insulated ones keep beverages cold or hot,… Read…
Gear

A New Buyer’s Quick Guide to Picking Boots

When shopping for cross country boots, you’ll find different styles for skate and classic skiing, and touring. Combi boots can be used for both skate and classic, but like a four-season tire, they perform well enough in all conditions but don’t excel at any one thing. “With boots, the number-one thing is comfort,” says Steve… Read…
Gear

A New Buyer’s Quick Guide to Picking Skis

Nordic skis come in several flavors: skate, classic and touring. Classic skis themselves have bases that are either waxable, waxless (with a cut or molded pattern) or partially covered by a mohair or synthetic skin. If you’re new to the sport, or buying your first cross country ski setup, where should you begin among all… Read…

Competition & news

Competition

Photo Contest Goes Live

We want YOUR photos! The 2023 Cross Country Skier photo contest is live! Whether you’re a pro photographer or an avid enthusiast, we want to see how you capture cross country skiing in all its forms: skating down a just-groomed track, kicking and gliding through the woods, the adrenaline rush of racing, the winter landscapes… Read…

Destination

Cross Country Skier Tour de Trail Is On!

This winter Cross Country Skier magazine and a few of our industry friends are once again teaming up to head to the top cross country centers and trailheads throughout New England for our 2023 Tour de Trail. At each stop, our staffers and techs will be fitting the latest no-wax, skin and skate skis. We will also…