I’ve been trying to find some good video on the web for those wishing to teach themselves how to cross-country ski. Coming from England originally, I had never seen snow (slight exaggeration) until I moved to Canada. The second I did see snow, I went and got some cross-country skis and started teaching myself and watching others. I think I have now have a pretty good idea (I move at least), but I’m sure I’m not the most efficient, fastest skier there is. And I still can’t go down hills! Anyway, the best site I could find for videos on learning to cross-country ski was this one. It covers basic tips for both classic and skate, and best of all for me, there’s one for how to go downhills on cross-country skis!

Here is a short 5min video on how to wax your cross-country skis. I had never been told much about the particular technique before, and just knew the area to wax. This video should prove fairly useful to beginners….although I’m not sure when it was filmed looking at the guys tie! In the 80’s maybe? haha.

Here is another video cross-country ski enthusiasts may enjoy. It’s filmed from Mt Assiniboine Lodge, which for those of you who don’t know is a fantastic area just south of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. The scenery is spectacular, and the music slightly annoying! It details the Canadian teams training camp, and talks about the video-maker’s Olympic dream.

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