A Trailside Guide: Cross-Country Skiing (Trailside Guides)

The wonder of cross-country skiing is that it lets you travel over deep snow almost effortlessly, opening up a world of winter possibilities.

Add to that a superb aerobic workout and you have the perfect cold-season sport. It's as easy-going as a spin around the nearest meadow, as thrilling as telemarking down a mountain, as rewarding as hut-to-hut touring in the backcountry. Includes full-color illustrated, step-by-step sections on the basics, and advanced instruction on telemark and skating technique.