Ski Basics

Classic skiing is a movement like running. The snow is packed in two paralleling tracks to hold the skies. The ski’s front and back part glide but a special kick wax underneath the foot to allows to find grip in the snow when the skier pushes off. The athlete moves by pushing off one ski in a straightforward motion.

Skate skiing is the fastest way to move on skies. The snow on the trail is packed down and flat. The skies are waxed with a glide wax from front to back. The athlete moves by stepping back and forth between both legs in a V-style similar to ice skating or roller skating, pushing off the edge of one ski.