r/xcountryskiing

A year ago I got into XC skiing in my late 30s. It was my way back into working out after years of failing to do it regularly (young kids make that hard, it turns out).

I committed and went from basically no ski experience to finishing a 29K on classic skis. But more than anything, I finally got a consistent workout routine again.

Learning a new skill, having something to do in winter, and those calm, rhythmic morning sessions that felt almost meditative. I'm looking forward to all of it again. Might even try skate this year... looks hard.

Why do you all ski? What are you looking forward to as the season gets closer?

I’m going to be in the market for a new ski setup this season. I’m curious as to your experience with the best time to buy.

Buy now in the preseason?

Wait until January and see what deals are available?

If it matters it’s unlikely for me to have skiable snow in December where I live in northwest Pennsylvania.

Anyone else wondering what's in store for winter in the Northern Hemisphere? My daughter is interested in joining her school cross-country team I think and I'm starting to wonder if there will really be a season this year. I'm remembering a winter not so long ago where there was only a week or so of snow on the ground. I know we just have to wait and find out — I have no idea what to really expect this early — but it's on my mind a lot. I find myself wondering whether I'm just planning for one thing while anticipating another. It's remarkable to me that this is even a possibility to be considering.

Hallo zusammen,

wir planen einen Langlaufurlaub im kommenden Februar und ich bin noch etwas ratlos wegen des Reiseziel. Die Rahmendaten:
- Skating
- Reisezeit Februar 2027
- möglichst flache Loipen
- evtl. auch Nachtloipe
- Anreise via Auto oder Flug ab Hamburg
- da der Urlaub nur aus Skating, Sauna und Liebe bestehen soll, haben wir keine besonderen Ansprüche an Gegend, Sehenswürdigkeiten etc :)

Habt ihr Ideen oder Erfahrungen, die ihr teilen mögt?

Was wir schon kennen:
- Sjusjøen (komplizierte Anreise)
- Oslo (extrem hügelig 😩)
- Ramsau
- Lenzerheide (nicht schneesicher und Anfahrt kompliziert)
- Levi (bibber bibber)

I'd like to move from classic to skate this winter and REI is running a sale on:

185 CM Fischer Aeroguide 65 Skate Skis with TURNAMIC Bindings: $250

I like the idea of doing REI for this - just wondering if 185cm is going to be ok for me just starting out - I'm 6'5" 225.

Any advice appreciated. This would be my first season for skate and I was never very good at classic - so need something easy.

I am not new to skiing, but it has been at least eight years. I stopped skiing due to weight gain and not having compatible skis. However, I did classic skiing for most of my childhood, and I want to try it again.

I am 6'5" and 300 lbs. I want to ski in the tracks, like before.

My local shop does not have anything for my size; it is more of a take-it-or-leave-it situation. I would like to order online. Does anyone have any classic ski recommendations?

Much appreciated!

Hello reddit xcountry skiing community! I like to skate ski, but I find when I tuck going down hills I have really bad lower back pain. Otherwise, my back never hurts and my joints feel fine. Anyone experienced this/has tips?

I am currently cleaning up my garage and want to hang my skis (vertically) in a permanent location.
I would love to know what kind of hooks y’all use or any storage ideas before I go out shopping for something (I don’t know what yet).