Beginners Guide to Cross-Country Skiing - How to Ski the Classic Technique

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Learn how to cross country ski! This video introduces the classic technique and the equipment you need for a fun day of cross country skiing.
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It is easy for beginners to learn how to cross country ski. Classic cross country skiing is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors during winter!
In this short tutorial for beginners we start with a look at the equipment (skis, poles, boots). We then show you how to ski the standard diagonal stride of the classic technique. We next turn to skiing up and down hills with the herringbone and snowplow techniques. This video lesson is perfect for anyone starting out in cross-country skiing or who is looking to improve their cross country skiing technique.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Equipment
02:04 How to ski
05:20 Going uphill
06:47 Going downhill
09:53 Final tips
10:27 Outtakes
#crosscountryskiing #xc #xcskiing #nordic

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@desireeohrbeck2282 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny, love the British humor, very close to the Danish humor. We are a Danish family living in the Pacific Northwest new to Nordic skiing 😊, thanks for the video 👍

@rogelicewanders-eastcoast 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 2021 and I am here to learn. Thank you so much.

@matteodemattia 3 жыл бұрын

me too! Tried today for my first time EVER. :)

@maja2197 3 жыл бұрын

@Maison Zayn just stop. robot.

@alizare1620 4 жыл бұрын

I really dont understand, how can some people give thumbs down to this,it was really informative ♥️

@jonathanfranck357 4 жыл бұрын

Probably downhill skiiers

@gabrielacarranza5572 4 жыл бұрын

Haters will hate!

@youztuber5000 3 жыл бұрын

He said if you have trouble understanding, you can turn on the closed captions...

@martinbrandom2654 3 жыл бұрын

Theres no accounting for taste.I realy enjoyed it!

@martinbrandom2654 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanfranck357 I'm a downhill skier and I liked it.If I lived in a snowy country I'd be cross countrying and love to biathlon.

@northernoptimist2303 5 жыл бұрын

I put skis on for the first time in my life this week and travelled 18km in one day without any technique - VERY tiring...and painful... not knowing how to slow down my method of stopping on declines was to dive on the floor ... serious!. I'm putting the skis back on tomorrow... and this video is going to helpe massively. Thank you so so much!

@marios1861 4 жыл бұрын

that's amazing enthusiasm and a surefire way to become a great skier!

@mihail263 2 жыл бұрын

I swear my tactics to stop is also to dive. Nice to hear that I'm not alone out there

@elizabethmerritt3193 4 жыл бұрын

The half-snowplow is a very helpful tip! I had no idea how to control my speed in the parallel track.

@michaeldougfir9807 5 жыл бұрын

Very good! My late wife was British so I understood you easily. It was good to hear again. I have been downhill skiing since the early 1950s. But new wife won't let me go out unless it is cross country. (Due to age and condition.) So, being grateful to have her, I even listen sometimes. Thus tuning in here for the introduction to this variety of the sport. Because I enjoy my old habits and terminology, I was prepared for many odd new things as I began this video. But I am happy to be wrong. I can get along with everything you said and showed. The sole exception being that I will have sturdy poles that I can use to help me up from a fall, the old downhill way. I will be sharing this with a cousin my age who is an experienced XC skier, to see what he says. Thank you both for a good and pleasant video. I look forward to using what you shared with us.

@rayertman 2 жыл бұрын

I had trouble sleeping and Dr told me to x country ski 5 km / day to get in shape for 5 days then give him a call. After 5 days I gave him a call and he asked how I was sleeping. I replied , I'm not sure yet , I'm 25 km away from home. Great video thank you.

@kevinjoffre1149 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video shortly before cross-country skiing for the first time...and used all of these skills out on the trail. Incredibly helpful -- thank you!

@stephenbethell7548 5 жыл бұрын

Great . I'm a 65 year old Brit living in Russia and I'm really enjoying learning cross country . Nice to hear a British accent on a ski video :-)

@tommylyons3765 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful British accent!

@marxcin 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to say you missed the crucial part - "Falling down", but bloopers got it covered!

@dchandlerco 5 жыл бұрын

I love the self effacing nature of your instructions . Give us more out takes! Thanks for taking the time and effort to post this

@javariayousuf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for including captions for those who are hard of hearing!

@joshhead9368 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I dont know why but the british accent makes everything better.

@cheryl7476 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great beginner’s introduction to xcountry skiing and the equipment. Hubby and I are in our mid 60s, trying this sport for the first time. We did well, thanks to watching you first! We are fortunate, to have plenty of snow property, between our neighbors and ourselves, we have plenty of acres to practice on. What a fun sport! I sent this video to our daughter, who wants to give it a try. Thanks again.

@paullewis6296 5 жыл бұрын

A very helpful video teaching this old dog a new trick. I've been skiing for years and never before tried the half snow plough on a turn. It works great! Thank you for that.

@nathanrains9292 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I will be working in Northern Maine this winter at a resort with CC skiing. This will help me enjoy the snow!!

@johnrobinson7036 3 жыл бұрын

Just returned from my first attempt at XC skiing after your great tutorial. I did, however, find getting back up a bit more challenging than it looked. By the third time, much easier. Lol. Thank you.

@lincheng7844 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips. We will give it a try in this winter.

@ropehitch 4 жыл бұрын

Great instruction. I told my wife all the same things today but having heard it from an expert she now believes it. :)

@chrisE815 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't she know she married an expert?

@majdmustafa8753 3 жыл бұрын

About to go on my first cross country adventure in Quebec. Fantastic video thank you so much.

@timothymccarthy582 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Clearly presented, straight forward instructions. Thanks.

@ftlikemike 5 жыл бұрын

V well presented indeed, huge help to me as a novice when the information is delivered this way. Well done.

@timclifford4936 5 жыл бұрын

Really great video for total beginners to cross country skiing - assumes nothing but explains everything including equipment; basic technique; turning; up & downhill. As an experienced downhill skier but 'Rookie" cross country skier this was perfect...thanks guys!

@tsj-pascal8226 3 жыл бұрын

A simple and efficient video which explains clearly the basics of cross-country skiing. Well done !

@billygoatandfriends 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. I’ve cross country skied many times but have always been unsure if I was doing it correctly. Now I’m ready to REALLY go CROSS COUNTRY . Thanks guys, I loved the video 😎

@williamtang5686 3 жыл бұрын

Great introduction to cross country ski! Thanks for the video!

@gunkshunter2519 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Well done! First cross country trip for me tomorrow.

@sisi11122 4 жыл бұрын

No more winter blues over here. Thanks bud.

@PeterKoperdan 4 жыл бұрын

Very good instruction. Thank you.

@srednaart 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the introduction to cross country skiing! And your wonderful sense of humor :) I was chuckling along with your jokes haha

@charyl4125 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! Simple and clear. Thank you for sharing.

@angeliquehoman5702 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you !!! And....the blooper reel...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thiliniwish19 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, clear and great tips!, please keep posting videos..

@MTODTU 4 жыл бұрын

man, thanks for the video, today I went cross country for the first time. BTW, special thanks for the tip about how to get up after you fall, that one was the most useful lol.

@lucianopoggiali6492 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Excellent tutorial, the best on the subject. It helped me a lot!

@birdsofmetal 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, just bought my Ski and starting this season! Can't wait :D

@mmccabe88 4 жыл бұрын

Great intro. Many thanks for posting and love the outtakes. We laughed when watching the equipment section again and saw you laughing when the boot clipped in. :)

@christopherleo1383 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, thank you! Just picked up a used set of boots, skis, and poles and can’t wait to get out there, having now watched this!

@anthonywhitmarsh3032 Жыл бұрын

Great practical and comprehensive introduction to the sport!

@IanKeegan 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video dude! Hahaha bloopers were hilarious

@clelle1 4 жыл бұрын

10:27 Yes.

@mr.d.8121 4 жыл бұрын

Great instructional. Loved the bit at the end as that was me. 👍

@pattyhietpas4918 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video for easy instruction! Thank you

@campshortclip Жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I was looking for.

@shawnbain1904 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick tutorial, and the chuckle near the end.

@filoreykjavik 6 ай бұрын

thank you

@davidunderwood9863 2 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you.

@theresariley1426 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I've always wanted to try it and now feel confident I can and will enjoy it.

@gabrielpicu7972 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you

@tinikonatsvlichvili945 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions and the demos! very helpful!

@taft9317 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really good instructional video, thank you!

@dpb1997 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I live in Calgary, Canada. It's been a particularly long and snowy winter so I have decided to look into cross country skiing. Your video was very helpful.

@shannonsullivan2520 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a Calgarian also. Looking to take it up this winter. Where are some good places to go? Cheers

@anncooley6844 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Went out for the first time today before watching this video and will try again tomorrow w/ more knowledge. The video was excellent at the basics and will watch again. Thank you.

@anncooley6844 5 жыл бұрын

Day 3 I found the rhythm. The video was helpful especially about kick...glide...kick...glide. So far, I think cross-country skiing is a cross between jogging and rollerskating.

@rubinowska 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent intro. Thank you.

@a0um 4 жыл бұрын

Great introduction, guys! Thanks for the extras at the end, it gives an even more personable tone to the presentation. I’m definitely going to try it out.

@Harta23 2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear friend greeting from Macau China Thanks so much for great sharing ❤️❤️

@GrahamsYouTube 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the informative instructions

@CARS63 4 жыл бұрын

Genius! Simple instructions and very inspiring. And you're a hoot! Thank you so much! 👍😊🙏

@allanharriman4693 3 жыл бұрын

A truly well done summary.... thank you!

@ronaldguida 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful.

@denisereynolds1017 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video!!! Going to head out to FairHill Maryland for my first time trying cross country skiing with my sister!

@Eckaaa22cr 6 жыл бұрын

Trying it in 2 weeks in BC Canada, thanks for the tips. I tried skiing last year and my biggest problem is fear of loosing control downhill so I think I'll give this a try to get more used the whole thing, I can't wait 😊

@tardigrade77 Жыл бұрын

Loved this introduction!!

@surfingthedreamemail887 5 жыл бұрын

Great overview! Thank you very much!

@nickylhunter7922 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video - really clear and easy to understand. Thanks! :-)

@Edmund007013 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great teaching video

@MrBrass1231 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel!

@josepllaurado 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! We’ll give it a try next week!

@AraceliGutoliv 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! It has helped me so much!

@al3030 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the bloopers at the end. Nice video!

@ratherboutside2 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Very helpful

@atlasmydog 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Omaha, NE, USA

@HeatherSpoonheim 5 жыл бұрын

Being a Canadian of some Norwegian heritage, classic cross country is almost a religion for me - so I watched your video very scrupulously. There are a thousand things I would like to add - but as a beginners guide I think you have hit all the major points. I would like to add one point, however. When engaging an aggressive decline, get those hands out of the straps on the poles. If you lose control in a fall, it is best to toss the poles away because some newbie skiers stick them out front and then can't let go because of the straps. This can cause injury or lead to you falling on your poles and being pinned down with your hands stuck in the straps. Otherwise, I think you have really thought this through and kept the information to the most critical for beginner skiers.

@MisterTMH 3 жыл бұрын

Keep your hands/poles out in front for balance and drop your centre of gravity for descents.

@silkeruckkjje-qz7bm 6 ай бұрын

😊

@MentalSqueeze 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thanks!

@jlf1430 5 жыл бұрын

excellent video and presentation. Thank you.

@sransmeier 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@ireneweber1378 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. There is no need for subtitles. Your english is easy to understand also as non native speaker.

@Foghcrn 3 жыл бұрын

Deaf people: 👁👄👁

@sugcalif1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video presentation. Looking forward to giving cross country skiing a go this winter.

@vasilyokless Жыл бұрын

Thank you, guys, for such useful and fun tutorial!!

@vickig7033 5 жыл бұрын

A great help for a beginner. Thanks!

@stephaniemarkey7606 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@sunnytian4307 6 жыл бұрын

Great teaching! Thanks a lot~

@katiev9494 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Going XC skiing here in a few weeks in Colorado. Can’t wait.

@juddfuller8868 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video.

@usgj7tdvj 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, indeed, inspirational :)

@ashleym4084 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!!!

@thesportians3852 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the interesting video! we'll definitely try to follow your advice next time we will be doing cross country

@ahmedahm1 6 жыл бұрын

excellent short course

@beaudobson1087 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best informative video ever made

@beaudobson1087 2 жыл бұрын

Bloopers, love it

@TentativeDan 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to getting my first set of cross country skis! Thanks for the great video

@pattjer 5 жыл бұрын

Tentative Dan same here.

@vortex-rt8rh 5 жыл бұрын

same here

@christinerockwood2993 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@itawad 3 жыл бұрын

Great video..,... thank you

@123lindab 3 жыл бұрын

That was great thanks

@edgewallvlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Quackerdax 5 жыл бұрын

am going to the snowy mountians in ozzy a have never sked in my life thanks for the good tips

@mses9925 6 жыл бұрын

:). Looking forward to get out there and try it!

@mrblueskynm3968 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect first video to see on cross country skiing! Thanks for sharing!

@4everNarayani 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@janicedegan561 5 жыл бұрын

Hadn't cross country skid in a long while - very nice review. Bought a great package - Salomon women's at Play It Again Sports. Hardly used - great price too. Thanks!