The Cold Science of Glide: Why Temperature Changes Everything
I used to think “glide wax” was one product. One thing you put on your ski, job done. Then I…
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Ski touring
Ski touring is skiing uphill with bindings that release the heel for climbing efficiency and secure it for downhill skiing, combining both cross country and downhill skiing in mountainous terrain
Cross country
Cross-country skiing involves gliding over snow on long, narrow skis, with a free heel for a walking or running motion. It’s a popular winter sport and excellent cardiovascular exercise.
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The Cold Science of Glide: Why Temperature Changes Everything
Spring Snow Waxing: How to Handle the Best (and Trickiest) Skiing of the Year
There’s a particular kind of morning in late March that I find almost impossible to resist. Temperatures around zero, a…
Building Your Wax Kit: What You Actually Need (And What You Don’t)
Walk into a ski shop at the start of the season and the wax wall can be genuinely daunting. Dozens…
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