Nordic skiing for newbies: What you need to get started

Anchorage has received more than 30 inches of snow so far this winter, and with temperatures staying below freezing this year, the snow has stuck around. This means great conditions for nordic skiers — also known as cross-country skiers — both experts and novices.
If you’re a newbie who wants to get out on Anchorage’s trails but don’t know where to start, the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) has a few tips:
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