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Back Country skier

Cross-country skiing at Potato creek state mainly takes the form of ski touring on groomed
or ungroomed ski trails. Other types of cross-country skiing include Back country skiing
( skiing on unbroken trails or "cutting" your own trails as you ski ), Telemark skiing
( downhill skiing done on touring skis or skis made specifically for that purpose ), and
ski racing (xc-skiing done on specially prepared trails ).

The two styles of xc-skiing are classical ( essentially walking or gliding on your skis )
and skating ( essentially skating on your xc skis ).

Physically preparing for xc-skiing can range from simple walking,
walking with poles, or roller skiing ( metal skis with small wheels that can
be used on paved roads ).

XC ski racer.

Caution! xc skiing, telemark skiing, and roller skiing can be dangerous. Take all
appropriate precautions and seek instruction from a qualified person.
This information is presented as is and is not guaranteed.

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