Step turning is a cornering technique used in both skate and classic skiing. Learn to step turn on the flats and downhills. Improve your agility, balance and coordination practicing this fun and important technique.

This video introduces new classic skiers to the spectrum of classic cross-country ski techniques. Understand ow techniques work, how classic skis work and learn practical tips for getting started. Includes a discussion of current trends and recent developments in classic skiing.

The second of two beginner uphill skate progressions. Teaches timing and poling for Offset (V1 Skate). Prerequisite: you can skate ski uphill without poles.

The focus of this lesson is on the lower body and how to make the legs and skis work on the uphills. Most of the lesson teaches uphill, no poles skate skiing. The final lesson teaches how to use the poles for Diagonal Skate technique.

Practical advice and prerequisite knowledge for skate skiers. How skate techniques work, how skate skis work, climbing versus gliding skate kicks, tips and advice for greater success.

Once you’ve learned diagonal stride and kick double pole, you’re ready to learn Kick Double Pole. KDP is a hybrid technique. You know the movements. You just need to learn the rhythm and timing.

Learn the classic ski technique called double poling with this step by step progression. Although this is a classic cross country ski technique, skate skiers benefit from practicing double pole too.

Lesson plan for beginner cross country skiers, in skate or classic. Learn foundational skills for staying safe and having fun cross country skiing.

Step by step beginner ski striding lessons

Step by step beginner progression