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

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2024
  • 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
    @desireeohrbeck2282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
    @rogelicewanders-eastcoast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @matteodemattia
      @matteodemattia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @maja2197
      @maja2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Maison Zayn just stop. robot.

  • @alizare1620
    @alizare1620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

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

    • @jonathanfranck357
      @jonathanfranck357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Probably downhill skiiers

    • @gabrielacarranza5572
      @gabrielacarranza5572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Haters will hate!

    • @youztuber5000
      @youztuber5000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @martinbrandom2654
      @martinbrandom2654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Theres no accounting for taste.I realy enjoyed it!

    • @martinbrandom2654
      @martinbrandom2654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

  • @rayertman
    @rayertman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @HeatherSpoonheim
    @HeatherSpoonheim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    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
      @MisterTMH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @silkeruckkjje-qz7bm
      @silkeruckkjje-qz7bm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😊

  • @northernoptimist2303
    @northernoptimist2303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    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
      @marios1861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @mihail263
      @mihail263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaeldougfir9807
    @michaeldougfir9807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @stephenbethell7548
    @stephenbethell7548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    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 :-)

  • @marxcin
    @marxcin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @elizabethmerritt3193
    @elizabethmerritt3193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @nathanrains9292
    @nathanrains9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!!

  • @dchandlerco
    @dchandlerco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @cheryl7476
    @cheryl7476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @joshhead9368
    @joshhead9368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @javariayousuf
    @javariayousuf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ftlikemike
    @ftlikemike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @paullewis6296
    @paullewis6296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @kevinjoffre1149
    @kevinjoffre1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @lincheng7844
    @lincheng7844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @majdmustafa8753
    @majdmustafa8753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @johnrobinson7036
    @johnrobinson7036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @billygoatandfriends
    @billygoatandfriends 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
    @williamtang5686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tsj-pascal8226
    @tsj-pascal8226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @timothymccarthy582
    @timothymccarthy582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ropehitch
    @ropehitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @chrisE815
      @chrisE815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn't she know she married an expert?

  • @gabrielpicu7972
    @gabrielpicu7972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! Thank you

  • @PeterKoperdan
    @PeterKoperdan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good instruction. Thank you.

  • @gunkshunter2519
    @gunkshunter2519 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @campshortclip
    @campshortclip ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly the video I was looking for.

  • @naturelover-f6h
    @naturelover-f6h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @pattyhietpas4918
    @pattyhietpas4918 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video for easy instruction! Thank you

  • @timclifford4936
    @timclifford4936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @anthonywhitmarsh3032
    @anthonywhitmarsh3032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great practical and comprehensive introduction to the sport!

  • @filoreykjavik
    @filoreykjavik 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you

  • @lucianopoggiali6492
    @lucianopoggiali6492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @sisi11122
    @sisi11122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No more winter blues over here. Thanks bud.

  • @thiliniwish19
    @thiliniwish19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @MTODTU
    @MTODTU 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @charyl4125
    @charyl4125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @rahulrane1658
    @rahulrane1658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much lovely information in such a small video - very well formatted. Absolutely loved it and thanks for these tips.

  • @ireneweber1378
    @ireneweber1378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Foghcrn
      @Foghcrn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deaf people: 👁👄👁

  • @kikimontana8716
    @kikimontana8716 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you guys for this very helpful and entertaining video! Looking forward to my very first cross country season!

    • @mxc9690
      @mxc9690  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the message and good luck!

  • @mmccabe88
    @mmccabe88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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. :)

  • @taft9317
    @taft9317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a really good instructional video, thank you!

  • @beaudobson1087
    @beaudobson1087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best informative video ever made

  • @rubinowska
    @rubinowska 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent intro. Thank you.

  • @christopherleo1383
    @christopherleo1383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @allanharriman4693
    @allanharriman4693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @srednaart
    @srednaart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @vasilyokless
    @vasilyokless ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dpb1997
    @dpb1997 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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
      @shannonsullivan2520 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @anncooley6844
      @anncooley6844 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @anncooley6844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @rajeshjacob791
    @rajeshjacob791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. I am completely new to this, and this video presented information in a very comprehensive manner for newbies like me.

  • @tardigrade77
    @tardigrade77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this introduction!!

  • @mr.d.8121
    @mr.d.8121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @itawad
    @itawad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video..,... thank you

  • @denisereynolds1017
    @denisereynolds1017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @davidunderwood9863
    @davidunderwood9863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @Harta23
    @Harta23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ashleym4084
    @ashleym4084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful!!!

  • @michalbotansky4126
    @michalbotansky4126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for a tips, great video :)

  • @tinikonatsvlichvili945
    @tinikonatsvlichvili945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the instructions and the demos! very helpful!

  • @usgj7tdvj
    @usgj7tdvj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot, indeed, inspirational :)

  • @123lindab
    @123lindab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was great thanks

  • @sugcalif1
    @sugcalif1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ronaldguida
    @ronaldguida 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. Very helpful.

  • @IanKeegan
    @IanKeegan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thanks for the video dude! Hahaha bloopers were hilarious

    • @clelle1
      @clelle1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      10:27 Yes.

  • @angeliquehoman5702
    @angeliquehoman5702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @stephaniemarkey7606
    @stephaniemarkey7606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @GrahamsYouTube
    @GrahamsYouTube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cheers for the informative instructions

  • @edgewallvlogs
    @edgewallvlogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @a0um
    @a0um 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @CARS63
    @CARS63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @atlasmydog
    @atlasmydog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you from Omaha, NE, USA

  • @birdsofmetal
    @birdsofmetal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @pahanoks
    @pahanoks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well laid uot thank you very much

  • @christinerockwood2993
    @christinerockwood2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @katiev9494
    @katiev9494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TentativeDan
    @TentativeDan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @pattjer
      @pattjer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tentative Dan same here.

    • @vortex-rt8rh
      @vortex-rt8rh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same here

  • @thesportians3852
    @thesportians3852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Edmund007013
    @Edmund007013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for the great teaching video

  • @ahmedahm1
    @ahmedahm1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    excellent short course

  • @jlf1430
    @jlf1430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    excellent video and presentation. Thank you.

  • @andyglazar716
    @andyglazar716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! it was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @aliciaspilde676
    @aliciaspilde676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful, thank you!

  • @AraceliGutoliv
    @AraceliGutoliv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic video! It has helped me so much!

  • @nickylhunter7922
    @nickylhunter7922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @esterimmel
    @esterimmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative! Thanks alot

  • @PregoGB135
    @PregoGB135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Very informative!

  • @MrBrass1231
    @MrBrass1231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Daniel!

  • @sransmeier
    @sransmeier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent

  • @alikarami4249
    @alikarami4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks guys It’s simple and amazing 👌

  • @Sherellmartin1
    @Sherellmartin1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @najlepszaforma
    @najlepszaforma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great, helpfull video, thank you

  • @martymcfly3986
    @martymcfly3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video, looking forward to trying

  • @surfingthedreamemail887
    @surfingthedreamemail887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great overview! Thank you very much!

  • @fedegonzal
    @fedegonzal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, great explanation! Greeting from Ushuaia, Argentina

  • @felixnault-laberge7560
    @felixnault-laberge7560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you :)

  • @janicedegan561
    @janicedegan561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @shawnbain1904
    @shawnbain1904 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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