Beginners Guide to Cross-Country Skiing - How to Ski the Classic Technique

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
  • Learn how to cross country ski! This video introduces the classic technique and the equipment you need for a fun day of cross country skiing.
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    It is easy for beginners to learn how to cross country ski. Classic cross country skiing is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors during winter!
    In this short tutorial for beginners we start with a look at the equipment (skis, poles, boots). We then show you how to ski the standard diagonal stride of the classic technique. We next turn to skiing up and down hills with the herringbone and snowplow techniques. This video lesson is perfect for anyone starting out in cross-country skiing or who is looking to improve their cross country skiing technique.
    00:00 Introduction
    01:02 Equipment
    02:04 How to ski
    05:20 Going uphill
    06:47 Going downhill
    09:53 Final tips
    10:27 Outtakes
    #crosscountryskiing #xc #xcskiing #nordic
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Комментарии • 236

  • @desireeohrbeck2282
    @desireeohrbeck2282 3 года назад +5

    Too funny, love the British humor, very close to the Danish humor. We are a Danish family living in the Pacific Northwest new to Nordic skiing 😊, thanks for the video 👍

  • @rogelicewanders-eastcoast
    @rogelicewanders-eastcoast 3 года назад +33

    It’s 2021 and I am here to learn. Thank you so much.

    • @matteodemattia
      @matteodemattia 3 года назад +1

      me too! Tried today for my first time EVER. :)

    • @maja2197
      @maja2197 3 года назад

      @Maison Zayn just stop. robot.

  • @alizare1620
    @alizare1620 4 года назад +171

    I really dont understand, how can some people give thumbs down to this,it was really informative ♥️

    • @jonathanfranck357
      @jonathanfranck357 4 года назад +30

      Probably downhill skiiers

    • @gabrielacarranza5572
      @gabrielacarranza5572 4 года назад +8

      Haters will hate!

    • @youztuber5000
      @youztuber5000 3 года назад +2

      He said if you have trouble understanding, you can turn on the closed captions...

    • @martinbrandom2654
      @martinbrandom2654 3 года назад +1

      Theres no accounting for taste.I realy enjoyed it!

    • @martinbrandom2654
      @martinbrandom2654 3 года назад +3

      @@jonathanfranck357 I'm a downhill skier and I liked it.If I lived in a snowy country I'd be cross countrying and love to biathlon.

  • @northernoptimist2303
    @northernoptimist2303 5 лет назад +49

    I put skis on for the first time in my life this week and travelled 18km in one day without any technique - VERY tiring...and painful... not knowing how to slow down my method of stopping on declines was to dive on the floor ... serious!. I'm putting the skis back on tomorrow... and this video is going to helpe massively. Thank you so so much!

    • @marios1861
      @marios1861 4 года назад +3

      that's amazing enthusiasm and a surefire way to become a great skier!

    • @mihail263
      @mihail263 2 года назад +1

      I swear my tactics to stop is also to dive. Nice to hear that I'm not alone out there

  • @elizabethmerritt3193
    @elizabethmerritt3193 4 года назад +7

    The half-snowplow is a very helpful tip! I had no idea how to control my speed in the parallel track.

  • @michaeldougfir9807
    @michaeldougfir9807 5 лет назад +6

    Very good!
    My late wife was British so I understood you easily. It was good to hear again.
    I have been downhill skiing since the early 1950s. But new wife won't let me go out unless it is cross country. (Due to age and condition.) So, being grateful to have her, I even listen sometimes. Thus tuning in here for the introduction to this variety of the sport.
    Because I enjoy my old habits and terminology, I was prepared for many odd new things as I began this video. But I am happy to be wrong. I can get along with everything you said and showed. The sole exception being that I will have sturdy poles that I can use to help me up from a fall, the old downhill way.
    I will be sharing this with a cousin my age who is an experienced XC skier, to see what he says.
    Thank you both for a good and pleasant video. I look forward to using what you shared with us.

  • @rayertman
    @rayertman 2 года назад +1

    I had trouble sleeping and Dr told me to x country ski 5 km / day to get in shape for 5 days then give him a call. After 5 days I gave him a call and he asked how I was sleeping. I replied , I'm not sure yet , I'm 25 km away from home. Great video thank you.

  • @kevinjoffre1149
    @kevinjoffre1149 3 года назад +5

    I watched this video shortly before cross-country skiing for the first time...and used all of these skills out on the trail. Incredibly helpful -- thank you!

  • @stephenbethell7548
    @stephenbethell7548 5 лет назад +52

    Great . I'm a 65 year old Brit living in Russia and I'm really enjoying learning cross country . Nice to hear a British accent on a ski video :-)

  • @marxcin
    @marxcin 3 года назад +10

    I wanted to say you missed the crucial part - "Falling down", but bloopers got it covered!

  • @dchandlerco
    @dchandlerco 5 лет назад +4

    I love the self effacing nature of your instructions . Give us more out takes! Thanks for taking the time and effort to post this

  • @javariayousuf
    @javariayousuf 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for including captions for those who are hard of hearing!

  • @joshhead9368
    @joshhead9368 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great video. I dont know why but the british accent makes everything better.

  • @cheryl7476
    @cheryl7476 5 лет назад +8

    Thanks for the great beginner’s introduction to xcountry skiing and the equipment. Hubby and I are in our mid 60s, trying this sport for the first time. We did well, thanks to watching you first! We are fortunate, to have plenty of snow property, between our neighbors and ourselves, we have plenty of acres to practice on. What a fun sport! I sent this video to our daughter, who wants to give it a try. Thanks again.

  • @paullewis6296
    @paullewis6296 5 лет назад +3

    A very helpful video teaching this old dog a new trick.
    I've been skiing for years and never before tried the half
    snow plough on a turn. It works great! Thank you for that.

  • @nathanrains9292
    @nathanrains9292 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the info. I will be working in Northern Maine this winter at a resort with CC skiing. This will help me enjoy the snow!!

  • @johnrobinson7036
    @johnrobinson7036 3 года назад +3

    Just returned from my first attempt at XC skiing after your great tutorial. I did, however, find getting back up a bit more challenging than it looked. By the third time, much easier. Lol. Thank you.

  • @lincheng7844
    @lincheng7844 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your tips. We will give it a try in this winter.

  • @ropehitch
    @ropehitch 4 года назад +8

    Great instruction. I told my wife all the same things today but having heard it from an expert she now believes it. :)

    • @chrisE815
      @chrisE815 3 года назад

      Doesn't she know she married an expert?

  • @majdmustafa8753
    @majdmustafa8753 3 года назад +3

    About to go on my first cross country adventure in Quebec. Fantastic video thank you so much.

  • @timothymccarthy582
    @timothymccarthy582 2 года назад +2

    Very well done. Clearly presented, straight forward instructions. Thanks.

  • @ftlikemike
    @ftlikemike 5 лет назад +30

    V well presented indeed, huge help to me as a novice when the information is delivered this way. Well done.

  • @timclifford4936
    @timclifford4936 5 лет назад +1

    Really great video for total beginners to cross country skiing - assumes nothing but explains everything including equipment; basic technique; turning; up & downhill. As an experienced downhill skier but 'Rookie" cross country skier this was perfect...thanks guys!

  • @tsj-pascal8226
    @tsj-pascal8226 3 года назад +4

    A simple and efficient video which explains clearly the basics of cross-country skiing. Well done !

  • @billygoatandfriends
    @billygoatandfriends 2 года назад +4

    Cool. I’ve cross country skied many times but have always been unsure if I was doing it correctly. Now I’m ready to REALLY go CROSS COUNTRY . Thanks guys, I loved the video 😎

  • @williamtang5686
    @williamtang5686 3 года назад +3

    Great introduction to cross country ski! Thanks for the video!

  • @gunkshunter2519
    @gunkshunter2519 6 лет назад +34

    Excellent video! Well done! First cross country trip for me tomorrow.

  • @sisi11122
    @sisi11122 4 года назад +1

    No more winter blues over here. Thanks bud.

  • @PeterKoperdan
    @PeterKoperdan 4 года назад +3

    Very good instruction. Thank you.

  • @srednaart
    @srednaart 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the introduction to cross country skiing! And your wonderful sense of humor :) I was chuckling along with your jokes haha

  • @charyl4125
    @charyl4125 5 лет назад +3

    Excellent Video! Simple and clear. Thank you for sharing.

  • @angeliquehoman5702
    @angeliquehoman5702 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video, thank you !!! And....the blooper reel...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @thiliniwish19
    @thiliniwish19 6 лет назад +19

    Thank you so much, clear and great tips!, please keep posting videos..

  • @MTODTU
    @MTODTU 4 года назад +3

    man, thanks for the video, today I went cross country for the first time. BTW, special thanks for the tip about how to get up after you fall, that one was the most useful lol.

  • @lucianopoggiali6492
    @lucianopoggiali6492 6 лет назад +12

    Thanks. Excellent tutorial, the best on the subject. It helped me a lot!

  • @birdsofmetal
    @birdsofmetal 6 лет назад +5

    Thanks for the video, just bought my Ski and starting this season! Can't wait :D

  • @mmccabe88
    @mmccabe88 4 года назад +4

    Great intro. Many thanks for posting and love the outtakes. We laughed when watching the equipment section again and saw you laughing when the boot clipped in. :)

  • @christopherleo1383
    @christopherleo1383 4 года назад +3

    This is so helpful, thank you! Just picked up a used set of boots, skis, and poles and can’t wait to get out there, having now watched this!

  • @anthonywhitmarsh3032
    @anthonywhitmarsh3032 Год назад +1

    Great practical and comprehensive introduction to the sport!

  • @IanKeegan
    @IanKeegan 6 лет назад +32

    Thanks for the video dude! Hahaha bloopers were hilarious

    • @clelle1
      @clelle1 4 года назад

      10:27 Yes.

  • @mr.d.8121
    @mr.d.8121 4 года назад +2

    Great instructional. Loved the bit at the end as that was me. 👍

  • @pattyhietpas4918
    @pattyhietpas4918 Год назад

    Excellent video for easy instruction! Thank you

  • @campshortclip
    @campshortclip Год назад

    Exactly the video I was looking for.

  • @shawnbain1904
    @shawnbain1904 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the quick tutorial, and the chuckle near the end.

  • @filoreykjavik
    @filoreykjavik 6 месяцев назад +1

    thank you

  • @davidunderwood9863
    @davidunderwood9863 2 месяца назад

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @theresariley1426
    @theresariley1426 2 года назад +3

    Great video. I've always wanted to try it and now feel confident I can and will enjoy it.

  • @gabrielpicu7972
    @gabrielpicu7972 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video! Thank you

  • @tinikonatsvlichvili945
    @tinikonatsvlichvili945 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the instructions and the demos! very helpful!

  • @taft9317
    @taft9317 4 года назад +3

    This is a really good instructional video, thank you!

  • @dpb1997
    @dpb1997 6 лет назад +20

    Thanks for the great video. I live in Calgary, Canada. It's been a particularly long and snowy winter so I have decided to look into cross country skiing. Your video was very helpful.

    • @shannonsullivan2520
      @shannonsullivan2520 5 лет назад

      I'm a Calgarian also. Looking to take it up this winter. Where are some good places to go? Cheers

    • @anncooley6844
      @anncooley6844 5 лет назад

      Great video. Went out for the first time today before watching this video and will try again tomorrow w/ more knowledge. The video was excellent at the basics and will watch again. Thank you.

    • @anncooley6844
      @anncooley6844 5 лет назад +1

      Day 3 I found the rhythm. The video was helpful especially about kick...glide...kick...glide. So far, I think cross-country skiing is a cross between jogging and rollerskating.

  • @rubinowska
    @rubinowska 2 года назад +1

    Excellent intro. Thank you.

  • @a0um
    @a0um 4 года назад +2

    Great introduction, guys! Thanks for the extras at the end, it gives an even more personable tone to the presentation.
    I’m definitely going to try it out.

  • @Harta23
    @Harta23 2 года назад

    Hello dear friend greeting from Macau China
    Thanks so much for great sharing ❤️❤️

  • @GrahamsYouTube
    @GrahamsYouTube 4 года назад +2

    Cheers for the informative instructions

  • @CARS63
    @CARS63 4 года назад +1

    Genius! Simple instructions and very inspiring. And you're a hoot! Thank you so much! 👍😊🙏

  • @allanharriman4693
    @allanharriman4693 3 года назад +1

    A truly well done summary.... thank you!

  • @ronaldguida
    @ronaldguida 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks. Very helpful.

  • @denisereynolds1017
    @denisereynolds1017 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great video!!! Going to head out to FairHill Maryland for my first time trying cross country skiing with my sister!

  • @Eckaaa22cr
    @Eckaaa22cr 6 лет назад +1

    Trying it in 2 weeks in BC Canada, thanks for the tips. I tried skiing last year and my biggest problem is fear of loosing control downhill so I think I'll give this a try to get more used the whole thing, I can't wait 😊

  • @tardigrade77
    @tardigrade77 Год назад

    Loved this introduction!!

  • @surfingthedreamemail887
    @surfingthedreamemail887 5 лет назад +1

    Great overview! Thank you very much!

  • @nickylhunter7922
    @nickylhunter7922 6 лет назад +4

    Brilliant video - really clear and easy to understand. Thanks! :-)

  • @Edmund007013
    @Edmund007013 6 лет назад +19

    Thank you for the great teaching video

  • @MrBrass1231
    @MrBrass1231 4 года назад +2

    Thank you Daniel!

  • @josepllaurado
    @josepllaurado 6 лет назад +1

    Great video! We’ll give it a try next week!

  • @AraceliGutoliv
    @AraceliGutoliv 6 лет назад +4

    Fantastic video! It has helped me so much!

  • @al3030
    @al3030 6 лет назад

    Loved the bloopers at the end. Nice video!

  • @ratherboutside2
    @ratherboutside2 6 лет назад

    Thanks for the video! Very helpful

  • @atlasmydog
    @atlasmydog 3 года назад +1

    Thank you from Omaha, NE, USA

  • @HeatherSpoonheim
    @HeatherSpoonheim 5 лет назад +75

    Being a Canadian of some Norwegian heritage, classic cross country is almost a religion for me - so I watched your video very scrupulously. There are a thousand things I would like to add - but as a beginners guide I think you have hit all the major points. I would like to add one point, however. When engaging an aggressive decline, get those hands out of the straps on the poles. If you lose control in a fall, it is best to toss the poles away because some newbie skiers stick them out front and then can't let go because of the straps. This can cause injury or lead to you falling on your poles and being pinned down with your hands stuck in the straps. Otherwise, I think you have really thought this through and kept the information to the most critical for beginner skiers.

    • @MisterTMH
      @MisterTMH 3 года назад +1

      Keep your hands/poles out in front for balance and drop your centre of gravity for descents.

    • @silkeruckkjje-qz7bm
      @silkeruckkjje-qz7bm 6 месяцев назад +1

      😊

  • @MentalSqueeze
    @MentalSqueeze 5 лет назад

    This was so helpful, thanks!

  • @jlf1430
    @jlf1430 5 лет назад +2

    excellent video and presentation. Thank you.

  • @sransmeier
    @sransmeier 5 лет назад +3

    Excellent

  • @ireneweber1378
    @ireneweber1378 4 года назад +2

    Very well explained. There is no need for subtitles. Your english is easy to understand also as non native speaker.

    • @Foghcrn
      @Foghcrn 3 года назад

      Deaf people: 👁👄👁

  • @sugcalif1
    @sugcalif1 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video presentation. Looking forward to giving cross country skiing a go this winter.

  • @vasilyokless
    @vasilyokless Год назад +1

    Thank you, guys, for such useful and fun tutorial!!

  • @vickig7033
    @vickig7033 5 лет назад

    A great help for a beginner. Thanks!

  • @stephaniemarkey7606
    @stephaniemarkey7606 Год назад +1

    Great video

  • @sunnytian4307
    @sunnytian4307 6 лет назад

    Great teaching! Thanks a lot~

  • @katiev9494
    @katiev9494 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this. Going XC skiing here in a few weeks in Colorado. Can’t wait.

  • @juddfuller8868
    @juddfuller8868 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this informative video.

  • @usgj7tdvj
    @usgj7tdvj 2 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot, indeed, inspirational :)

  • @ashleym4084
    @ashleym4084 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful!!!

  • @thesportians3852
    @thesportians3852 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for the interesting video! we'll definitely try to follow your advice next time we will be doing cross country

  • @ahmedahm1
    @ahmedahm1 6 лет назад +3

    excellent short course

  • @beaudobson1087
    @beaudobson1087 2 года назад +1

    This is the best informative video ever made

  • @TentativeDan
    @TentativeDan 6 лет назад +39

    Looking forward to getting my first set of cross country skis! Thanks for the great video

  • @christinerockwood2993
    @christinerockwood2993 3 года назад +1

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @itawad
    @itawad 3 года назад +1

    Great video..,... thank you

  • @123lindab
    @123lindab 3 года назад +1

    That was great thanks

  • @edgewallvlogs
    @edgewallvlogs 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @Quackerdax
    @Quackerdax 5 лет назад +1

    am going to the snowy mountians in ozzy a have never sked in my life thanks for the good tips

  • @mses9925
    @mses9925 6 лет назад

    :). Looking forward to get out there and try it!

  • @mrblueskynm3968
    @mrblueskynm3968 5 лет назад

    Perfect first video to see on cross country skiing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @4everNarayani
    @4everNarayani 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks so much!

  • @janicedegan561
    @janicedegan561 5 лет назад +1

    Hadn't cross country skid in a long while - very nice review. Bought a great package - Salomon women's at Play It Again Sports. Hardly used - great price too. Thanks!

  • @rajeshjacob791
    @rajeshjacob791 4 года назад +2

    Thank you. I am completely new to this, and this video presented information in a very comprehensive manner for newbies like me.

  • @elaaragrev
    @elaaragrev 5 лет назад

    Great video!!

  • @georgebodegon
    @georgebodegon 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Very informative!