If I were allowed to own just one pair of cross-country skis, these are the ones I would choose. Though heavier than a traditional classic ski, these classic-style ... and stiffer boots on ...

With the freestyle technique, which is also known as skating, the skis are pointed outward and the movements look similar ... and ski uphill. The boots worn in cross-country skiing are akin ...

Among the more than 60 cross-country ... lace-up boots look like mountaineering boots, but with a stiff Vibram sole and sturdy shanks to ease turning. They attach to the skis with the new Nordic ...