WHAT IS XC SKIING?
Cross country (XC) skiing can be the ultimate way to gain peak fitness and enjoy the
XC is a versatile sport that appeals to everyone from young families, to those in their senior years, to the super fit aspiring to the Olympics. This sport provides as much, or as little, challenge as you would like. To find out more about XC skiing and the opportunities available, click on the DiscoverXC image below
XC skiing is either done on groomed trails or ungroomed snow. "Groomed" means that a snow groomer similar to the machines used on the downhill slopes is used to pack and shape the trail. "Ungroomed" means just that - no mechanical packing of the snow has taken place and the first tracks just might be yours.
XC Skiing is great whether you are on groomed trails or skiing further afield. Ski touring and backcountry skiing are ideal ways to get out in the wilderness (even if it is just over the hill from the parking lot or your lodge).
The appeal to many is the lack of queues, the ability to get away from it all and, increasingly, affordability - no trail fees. The Perisher Cross Country Centre is also ideally situated as it is within close walking distance
The cross country community is a diverse, friendly and down to earth group of people who appreciate opportunities to get out there, expending energy to reap the rewards of enjoying the views, the natural high plains environment and the extraordinary feeling of skiing well - going as fast and as far as you like.
Please click on the following links to find information and view videos displaying the two different styles used in XC skiing
CLASSIC TECHNIQUE
SKATING TECHNIQUE
The video below briefly outlines the differences between classic skis and skate skis.
