As snow begins to cover our parks and trails across the country, there’s no reason to head indoors. In fact, there are few activities more satisfying than gliding across snow—not only is it a workout ...

Skis should always be sized relative to the skier’s weight—but helpful sizing tables can be found online that estimate ski length based on weight. Beginners should be fine on most classic skis, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The pandemic has enabled us to rethink our routines and find new ways to be active. From Peloton bike shortages, to ...

Learn how Olympic cross-country skiing works — explore race formats (sprint, distance, relay, skiathlon), timing methods, ...

Don’t let snow keep you in the gym all winter. Both cross-country and skate skiing are whole body workouts that combine cardio and strength. Maria Stuber, director of the Nordic program for the Aspen ...

Whether you’re looking for a hard workout, a peaceful solo outing, movement variation, or a social ski with friends and dogs, cross-country skiing has it all. However, having the best cross-country ...

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...

What were once basic leather boots stitched onto hard rubber soles have now become sophisticated pieces of technology. The best cross country ski boots have undergone some impressive developments for ...

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The Russian athletes out-skied Iivo Niskanen of Finland in the opening cross-country ski race of the Beijing Olympics, but the Finn took control of the 15-kilometer ...