is done with the skier's heels locked into ski bindings (except tele skiers, but that's another can of worms) and on steeper slopes with the purpose of traveling downhill. In contrast, cross-country ...

As a rule of thumb, a skilled user can make any pair of skis work on the slopes, whether they’re long, stiff, short, or soft. Cross-country (XC) skis, though, which explicitly aren’t designed for ...

In this guide, we’ll glide you through how to choose your cross-country skis this winter, from the types of skis available to how to choose the length and bindings. That way, no matter what ...