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Three Wool-Blend Base Layers that Work Exceptionally Well

DaehliePerformance Tech Long Sleeve The lightest weight and softest of the three options we reviewed, this rib-knit crew from the Norwegian cross country ski brand derives its feel from merino wool and Tencel lyocell (a sustainably sourced fiber made from wood pulp). An mesh insert along each side, down the sleeve and at the top… Read More »Three Wool-Blend Base Layers that Work Exceptionally Well
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Three Great Jackets for Nordic Skiing

This story first appeared in the Late Winter 2022 issue of Cross Country Skier (41.3). Maloja Leuchtmoosm Not familiar with this German activewear brand? Maloja’s offerings include a line of well-designed Nordic clothing, as well as the official kits of the U.S. Biathlon Team. Our tester loved this sleek, stretchy women’s jacket (the men’s version is the… Read More »Three Great Jackets for Nordic Skiing
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Six All-Star Nordic Gloves

Auclair Stellar On colder days, reach for these Thinsulate-filled gloves with a cozy brushed lining, which our tester said were warm and fit well into his pole straps, though they felt a bit stiff until broken in. The windproof shell fabric across the back of the hand also staves off chill, as does a snug neoprene… Read More »Six All-Star Nordic Gloves

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At Southern California’s Short-Lived Beach Skiing Comps, Snow Wasn’t Even Part of the Game

In the late 1970s, long before social media became the primary means of creating buzz, ski promoters would brainstorm the wackiest stunts imaginable to attract mainstream media attention. That’s when David Moe—the cofounder of Powder magazine and a marketing genius who would often don an all-white outfit as his alter ego, “Captain Powder”—dreamed up a… Read More »At Southern California’s Short-Lived Beach Skiing Comps, Snow Wasn’t Even Part of the Game

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 be selling raffle tickets to support NENSA’s youth and family programming. Cross Country Skier magazine’s Tour de Trail is made possible with the support of Salomon, Swix, Alpina and Kästle. Join us!