What is the main technique used in cross country skiing?
The tops of your hands should be roughly level with your mouth, and your elbows should be bent at about 90°. Activate your core muscles as you move your pole tips straight down into the snow. Lift your poles back up to the original position and repeat. This is the basic poling motion of cross-country skiing.
What is the herringbone technique in skiing?
The herringbone starts with the skis in a V position: tails together and tips apart. A narrow V will work for a moderate hills while a wide V is needed for steeper terrain. This helps keep weight on your heels for a more positive and stable position over the skis.
What is a good pace for XC skiing?
Recreational classic cross-country skiers speed ranges between 7-10 mph, while professional cross-country ski racers reach an average of 15 mph on a 35 miles long distance. Top XC ski racers usually achieve speed around 20-25 mph on flat and even 35-40 mph on downhills.
Where to go cross country skiing in the Berkshires?
Canterbury Farm is a full service cross country ski area, complete with rental equipment (skis, ice skates and snowshoes), cross country ski instructors, a ski tuning shop, cafe, and of course, the cozy lodgings of the bed and breakfast to retire to after a long day on the trail.
Where are the best trails in the Berkshires?
With 22 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails, Canterbury Farm, high on the Berkshire plateau in Becket, offers a diverse trail system winding through meadows and forests, all centered around a classic Berkshire bed and breakfast.
Where to go cross country skiing in New York?
Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of cross country skiing close to New York City, or a weekend of heart-pounding adventure, the Berkshires offer an experience for every interest and ability.
Who is Darcie Sosa from ski the Berkshires?
Darcie Sosa is a Berkshire marketing/PR professional, who when isn’t working loves being outside hiking with her dogs, going to live music and theatre shows, networking, trying new restaurants and volunteering for local nonprofits.