Two Styles of Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is comprised of three different styles of skiing. These include 1) Classic and 2) Skate (or Free Skate). Learn more at Wikipedia. The trails at Carey Lake offer terrain suitable for both Classic and Skate skiing. Giant’s Ridge Ski Resort offers terrain suitable for both styles of cross-country skiing.
Equipment
Learn about the gear required for the sport of cross-country skiing. Each technique requires different equipment.
- Classic Technique
- Free Skate Technique
Equipment Rental – Cross Country
See the Trail Pass & Ski Rental page.
Skills Development (Video Training)
Classic Cross-country Skiing Technique
Here is an excellent, short training video demonstrating the classic style of cross-country skiing, with narration.wo
Skate Cross-country Skiing Technique
Here is an excellent, short training video demonstrating the free skate style of cross-country skiing, with narration
