Nordic Ski Technique Videos
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- Slow Motion Expert Demos
- Skate and Classic Drills
- Video Technique Analysis
1. Information for Getting Started

Classic vs Skate Skiing - Which is right for you?
- Are you trying to decide between skate and classic skiing? This video will help you choose.
- 12.5 min
2. Beginner Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lesson
- Follow along on skate or classic skis.
- Learn basic movement and safety skills.
- Learn how to go up and down hills o cross-cpuntry skis.
- 17 lessons
- 30 min
V2 - One Skate "Dance" Drill
- Beginners can use this drill to learn how to make the skis work in V2- One Skate technique.
- Experienced skiers can use this drill to improve their V2-One Skate.
- 13 min
3. Drills to Improve Technique
V2 - One Skate Dance Drill
- Beginners can use this drill to learn how to make the skis work in V2- One Skate technique.
- Experienced skiers can use this drill to improve their V2-One Skate.
- 13 min

Diagonal Stride Drill
- This drill is easy to customize to different levels of skiers.
- Use it to zero in on any aspect of your diagonal sride technique that needs work.
- 7 min
Balance Drills for Nordic Skiers
- Unique resource to help you make balance practice a daily habit.
- Try a new balance challenge every week.
4. For Technique Geeks

How Body Position Works in V2 - One Skate
- Understand the foundational full body movements that underpin V2-One Skate technique.
- 6 min

V1-Offset Timing: What the Science Says
- Should the 2 poles and 1 ski touch down at exactly the same time? The answer may surprise you.
- 4.5 min

Back Pain & Cross Country Skiing
- Covers the anatomy of the shoulders and the spine and how to ski in ways that should reduce the risk of injury.
- 18.5 min
5. Cross-country skiing games for children

Children's Cross Country Ski Games
- This is a collection of more than 30 different game videos to play on snow with kids of all ages
6. How and why we make these videos
These videos are made by Canadian cross country skiers and coaches to share our love of cross country skiing. We help people enjoy the thrill of cross-country skiing in the highly efficient and enjoyable techniques used by competitive skiers.
Our efforts are supported by our amazing community of subscribers. Support us and get access to the full collection of our videos, including:
- All Skate and Classic Ski Techniques Explained
- Biomechanics for Performance and Injury Prevention
- Current Technique Trends
- Technique Analysis for Members (not guaranteed)
- Dryland Training Ideas
- Roller Skiing Drills and Advice
- On Snow Drills and Lessons for Skiers of All Levels
- Athlete and Coach Insights
- Member-Only Forum
- And more!