Cross country, or Nordic skiing, can be a lot like walking on skis, but proficient skiers stride and glide with ease and speed. Only the Nordic skier's toe is attached to the ski, permitting that striding glide that carries you "cross country." Flat terrain is best for novices, and there's plenty of that at our resort areas.
Nordic skiers usually use a "step turn," like ice skaters, but with the classic telemark turn, advanced skiers tackle the winding trails, downhill ski slopes, even isolated backcountry areas drifted deep with snow.