cross-country skiing

Illustrated how-to guide to cross-country skiing, with information on choosing skis and other equipment, techniques, fitness, and maneuvering in different snow conditions.

A Siamese cat with the ability to walk upright is accidentally left by its family at a ski lodge and sets out for home on cross-country skis.

Photographs and brief text introduce the fundamentals of cross-country skiing.

Presents cross-country skiing equipment, techniques, and things to do, including racing.

Introduces an increasingly popular winter activity that was practiced in Scandinavia more than 4,000 years ago.

Explores the history of cross-country skiing and answers questions about selecting gear, waxing, basic technique, and training for the ski season.

Text and photographs present the techniques of cross-country skiing.