What Is Cross-Country Skiing? Everything You Need To Know

Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain for hunting or exploration. While the sport has evolved in many different directions, one particular type of skiing hasn't strayed far from its roots.
Cross-country skiing didn't emerge as an activity, as opposed to a utility, until the 19th century. Today, it's one of the most popular recreat