Cross-country skiing : building skills for fun and fitness

Hindman, Steve 1957- (Author).

Summary: For the novice to intermediate cross-country skier; instruction by a member of the national Nordic Demonstration Team. Techniques demonstrated in step-by-step photos. Special learning activities reinforce instruction. Side bars for trouble-shooting common problems and matching technique to terrain and snow conditions. Tips for engaging the family.

Record details

ISBN: 0898868629
ISBN: 9780898868623
Physical Description: print
260 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Seattle : Mountaineers Books, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Cross-country skiing-Fun, fitness, and adventure: Flogged: Gregg Rinkus -- Track skiing-Skiing for fun and fitness -- Backcountry skiing-Skiing for fun and adventure: Serendipity: Don Portman -- Skiing for fun -- Learning to ski: Truth about technique -- Finding a good coach -- Taking a lesson -- Basic ski skills: Getting started -- Moving forward -- Poling -- Putting it all together -- Climbing hills -- Going downhill -- Equipment: Categories of ski equipment -- Skis: Short story on no-wax skis: Mitch Mode -- Bindings -- Boots -- Poles -- Accessories and clothing: Packs -- Ski and boot bags -- Pulks -- Racks and car-top carriers -- Clothing -- Skiing with kids: Equipment and clothing -- How kids learn -- Start at home -- Learning area -- Teaching basic skills -- Organized ski programs -- Games -- Waxing for grip and glide: Why Wax? -- Waxing for glide -- Getting skis to grip -- Practical tips: In your pack -- Finding your way -- Sun protection -- Getting ready -- Companions -- Lunch stops -- Parking in Snow country -- Skiing for fun and fitness: Magic of speed and grace: Which to choose: Classic skiing or skating -- Nordic center near you -- Snowmobile trails -- Other alternatives -- Classic and skate skiing basics: Balance in motion -- Effective and versatile double poling -- Downhill maneuvers -- Downhill tactics -- Classic skiing: Diagonal stride -- Effective poling -- Get a grip -- Adjust to the hill -- Take your time -- Transitions -- Skate skiing: Basic leg skating -- Poling preparation -- Skates -- V-2 (or one skate) -- V-2 Alternate (or two skate) -- Free skate or no poles skate -- V-1 (or offset skate) -- Marathon skate -- Diagonal skate -- Racing and training: Citizen racing -- Practical tips: Best laid plans: Steve Walker -- Few words about technique -- Ski training: Real life fairy tale: Sue Wemyss -- Dry-land training activities -- Skiing for fun and adventure: Backcountry skiing: Things to know before you go -- Avalanche terrain: Setting the track: Scott McGee -- Equipment -- Climbing on skins -- Overnight trips -- Parallel and telemark turns: Learning to turn: Skiing is believing: Arnold Lunn -- Getting ready for parallel turns -- Moving from wedge to parallel -- Using your poles -- Tele tweak -- Turning in challenging conditions.