You might never strap on skis, but you should still aspire to have the endurance of a Nordic skier. Some of the fittest athletes on the planet, cross-country skiers have extraordinary ...

Fred Adriance likes to think of the Capital Area Ski Touring Association (CASTA) as a social club that just so happens to have members who like to cross-country ski. “We really put a premium on people ...

Elite team skiers trained on snow this summer, 5,700 feet above Girdwood. There are few places like it in the world.

Often described as cross-country skiing without the snow, Nordic walking has been popular in parts of Europe for decades, especially in Scandinavia, where it’s credited with boosting cardio fitness, ...

That fitness focus stems from sports science's increasing recognition of the health benefits of cross-country skiing. That has turned the sport's grueling nature into a feature, not a bug.

My first day of cross country was indeed a challenge; it took me quite a while to adapt to the different stance and get the feel for the very different gear that cross-country skiing requires.

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...

While alpine or downhill skiing may be a more popular sport among the masses, cross-country skiing is a great way to get out and exercise in fresh air come wintertime.

Italian cross-country great Federico Pellegrino is preparing to call time on a glittering career, but not before one last campaign on the sport’s grandest stage.

Feeling stir crazy? Pick up a pair of the best cross country skis for beginners to exercise outdoors this winter.