Four Basic Classic Ski Techniques Explained

The Missoula Nordic Ski Club demonstrates the four basic techniques of classic skiing:
Striding (or 'diagonal stride') - it's like a low gear for starting, easy skiing, and uphills
Double Pole - it's like a high gear for high speeds on flats, downhills and gradual uphills
Kick Double Pole - a medium gear for accelerating, flats and gradual uphills
Herringbone - the lowest gear for going up steep hills, or easy and relaxed hill climbing.
Plus a brief overview of grip/kickwax, skins, fishscales, "waxless" skis, etc.


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Filmed at Lolo Pass on the Montana/Idaho border