Advantages of cross-country skiing
1 Because it's not difficult at all to learn To do it. The slopes are much flatter than the alpine ones. It is like walking skating, a great advantage if you know how to skate and you like it!
Therefore, it is a good way to learn to ski, if you have never done any skiing. And if you are an alpine skier, it will be easy for you (although don't be too confident that you will dominate the first time, it is quite different).
2 Because if you like snowy forests and nature, but do not like risk sports or downhill skiing causes anxiety, you will love this one. Its alot more relaxed in all aspects and you enjoy a spectacular nature. Denjoy the landscape at all times, quietly and with incredible views. There is no rush, there is no running. Skis don't take you, you carry skis.
3 Because it is a lot cheaper. Cross-country skiing is at least half the price of alpine skiing. Both the forfets and the rental of equipment are much cheaper than alpine skiing.
4 Because the equipment is very comfortable. If you hate boots and overall all the heavy equipment that withcarries the cornergo tolpino, the ski of fondor it will give you a break. The boots are very comfortable, as if they were breaks, super light skis and comfortable and light clothing.
5 Because in the infirmaries of the fond ski resortso there are cobwebs. There are few accidents in this sport compared to other ski modalities.
6 Because with this type of ski, you can do it accompanied your younger children (with a sled with skis dragging) and even with from your dog (skijoring). More and more slopes are allowing it (for example, Lles de Cerdanya since last year).
7 Because there are no crowds of people. Everything is relaxed, nobody sweeps you. There is silence and you live nature in an extraordinary way.
8 The previous point entails a unique companionship among cross-country skiers, to greet each other on the slopes and help each other in any way.
9 Because it is a sport that allows you to exercise your entire body, legs, arms, and you also do it at your own pace, setting your own pace. Full exercise, but relaxed, if you want, or more lively if that's what you're looking for.
10 Because it is a sport that It can be done by everyone from the youngest members of the household to the oldest.It is not unusual to see people in their 70s and 80s on cross-country ski slopes. However, it is extremely rare on alpine ski slopes.
I encourage you to try it and leave your comment here 🙂
Although if you are one of those who loves alpine skiing, for its speed and adrenaline, you will not like so much warning, 😛 you will surely say that it is boring hehehe
But those of you who are more relaxed and calm like me will surely love it and find the advantages of cross-country skiing meaningful. But take it easy on the first day, because like everything, you are not born knowing it! 🙂 A teacher also helps you to start and get the technique.
Great places to try cross-country skiing are these two:
El Capcir, Nordic space for relaxation
If you want to try another activity in the snow like snowshoeing, I encourage you to read this post on how to start with a simple and very cool route: http://www.kucavana.es/iniciarse-en-las-raquetas-de-nieve/
Today I start my course, I am 60 years old and I have never skied although I do winter mountaineering, so let's go there and see what happens...
Hello Maria! I think you will like it, although patience the first days is difficult but little by little. Tell us how it went on your way back 🙂
Hello Maria! I think you'll like it, although patience the first few days is difficult, but little by little. Tell us how it went on your way back 🙂