The bindings are the same. The boots are the same. The only difference is clipping into wheeled skis rather than waxed ones. Oh, and a bicycle helmet rather than a skiing helmet. Each summer, along ...

You may have seen a pack of athletes cruising on the bike path not on bikes, not on foot, but on roller skis. It’s not a new fad, it’s a way to train for the upcoming Nordic ski racing season. All ...

Skis should always be sized relative to the skier’s weight—but helpful sizing tables can be found online that estimate ski length based on weight. Planning trips for the year? Check out the 5280 Guide ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cross-country (or Nordic) skiing is an accessible winter sport that doesn’t require a ...

Nordic skiing has long been hailed as an exceptional full-body workout, exercising arms, legs, lungs, and cardiovascular systems while keeping impact to a minimum. The problem, of course, is that ...

After a few years of kicking around the idea, the Summit Nordic Ski Club’s board of trustees hopes to host a weekend of roller-Nordic ski races in Breckenridge this summer. Board president Peter ...