Cross-Country Skiing
Explore winter trails on cross-country skis this winter!
Cross-country "Nordic (N)" rated skiing trips do not have specific prerequisites, and are open to all. Choose trips based on your fitness and ability. Trips are generally "classic" style skis unless specified as skate ski trips. Trip pace varies by leader and occasionally if going to a groomed area where there are many trails and loops there may be a group that does a faster pace and group that does a slower pace and meets for lunch or at the end of the day.
| Rating | Mileage |
Elevation Gain | Effort | Skills |
| N1* Instructional | 3-6 mi | minimal | Easy | Beginner |
| N1 Basic | 4-8 mi | minimal | Easy | Beginner |
| N2 Advanced Basic |
6-10 mi | 500-1,000 ft | Moderate | Balance, kick & glide, snowplow, braking |
| N3 Intermediate | 7-12 mi | 1,000-1,500 ft | Strenuous | N2 skills plus kick turn, traverse & side slipping |
| N4 Advanced | >12 mi | >1,500 ft | Very strenuous | N3 skills plus reliable turns & control |