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LEXICON: cross country skis

cross country skis - / ˈkrɒs ˌkʌntri skiːz / - adjective noun
A form of skiing where users rely on their own locomotion to move across terrain, rather than using ski lifts or other forms of assistance. Cross-country skiing is widely practiced as a sport and recreational activity; however, some still use it as a means of transportation. Variants of cross-country skis are adapted to a range of terrain which spans unimproved, sometimes mountainous terrain to groomed courses that are specifically designed for the sport.

Modern cross-country skiing is similar to the original form of skiing, from which all skiing disciplines evolved, including alpine skiing, ski jumping and Telemark skiing. Skiers propel themselves either by striding forward (classic style) or side-to-side in a skating motion (skate skiing), aided by arms pushing on ski poles against the snow.

\\ I prefer FreeRide skis to cross country skis.

Also known as:
touring skis cross country skiing

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