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Is cross country skiing the same as skiing?
No cross-country skiing and skiing are two completely different things. They require different equipment. There are "slope" skis which most people are used to that attach to your foot and boot completely. The cross country skis have your heel loose to make it easier to propel yourself forward. Skiing is done on a slope or mountain and cross country isn't necessarily on a hill. They go across all sorts of terrain.
What place on Vancouver Island can you can go skiing?
The really coolest place there is Mount Washington where there is cross-country and downhill skiing.
What is skiing called when you go of the groomed trail?
Cross-country: Back-country. Alpine: Off-piste.
How much clothing do you need to wear cross country skiing?
none, you can go nude
What are some winter activities?
skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing
How is skiing a sport?
It uses much endurance. It is actually very hard to go up hills and cross country.
How can you go to Canada?
...by car, bus, train, plane, horseback, cross-country skiing. Just make sure you have a passport.
What two basic types of skiing are practiced on snowy slopes throughtout the world?
There is freestyle, where you do tricks off jumps and rails. There is slalom, where you race between two sets of poles. Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, where you just go skiing for the fun of it. Cross country skiing, in which you push yourself forward on mostly flat terrain using your poles and skiis. Well, there's some!
Why do people go water skiing?
Most people go water skiing for the fun of it.
What things do you need to go sking?
The first thing you need to know about cross country skiing is basic knowledge of the sports. Cross country skiing involves climbing and go downhill. Skilled Cross country skiers do this effectively and safely. Very importantly, choose the right ski for you. You can maneuver well in snow if you have a comfortable ski with you. Moreover, choose boots that fit snugly, holding your heel in place. You'll also need ski poles that can sit under your arm while you're standing. Also, where a warm undergarment and a ski jacket that fits you well. Avoid cotton undergarment as possible. Don't forget your water resistant gloves. Enjoy skiing!
Who plays skiing the best?
By country or individual? Downhill or cross country? If it is extreme sports, high speed downhill skiing, in this category while I could be wrong, believe it not the USA is numero uno. When it comes to the variety of events, acrobatic, standard downhill, obstacles etc, America has won more skiing events than any other country. However,when it comes to cross country, the people who invented it, namely Norway, are still the king. Nobody, out-cross-country skis Norway. Also, no, a Nordic track doesn't count; cross country skiing let me warn you now is a physically brutal sport. It will push your limits all across the board, and toughen you up mentally. In fact, far as winter sports go it is probably the king when it comes to building up mental toughness.
Is Ireland a good skiing country?
Ireland does not get enough snow to have constant places for skiing in winter, so it is not good for skiing. There are no ski resorts in Ireland. Irish people who want to ski go to other countries to do so.
