The common denominator of Nordic skiing is that the boot heel is always free on the ski binding. The toe is clipped to the ski, but the heel is free to move. This is different from downhill skiing ...

In contrast, cross-country skiing is done with the heels free and uses different techniques to propel skiers across a landscape. Where alpine skiing is thought of as a gravity sport like downhill ...

Granby Elementary School physical education teacher Maggie Keller taught students how to cross-country ski. On Feb. 26-27, ...

Four testers skied groomed trails and deep snow in a range of temperatures to find the best cross country ski pants.

Ski resorts Holiday Valley and HoliMont will present the second annual UppenOvr uphill/downhill event Saturday afternoon.

Relying on a walker because of a hip injury is no excuse for staying indoors for an 88-year-old New Brunswicker who loves to ...

But when there’s snow on the ground, she straps on her ski boots and goes cross-country skiing, usually in Heckscher State Park in East Islip. “I just love being outdoors,” said Reichel ...

Nordic skiing was the very first form of skiing ... similar to alpine skis but with more heel flexibility. Telemark boots also have a reputation for being super comfortable even when you ...

and in the winter there’s a room to leave boots and skis with a ski boot dryer. While there are plenty of slopes to keep ...

Switching between ski and walk mode is really easy ... Bootpacking in the boot feels akin to walking in stiff-soled mountaineering boots or nordic skate boots. The sole is super grippy, and ...