is a perfect winter activity for all ages. The smooth pace of traditional
"diagonal stride" skiing and the walking pace of snowshoeing are both leisurely yet exhilarating ways to experience the beautiful mountain environment (most cross-country resorts rent both skis and snowshoes).
For those who want an aerobic workout and more speed-thrills, there's nothing like skate skiing!
This new form of the ancient Nordic sport was popularized by American Bill Koch, who used the technique to win numerous World Cup races during the early 1980s. Twenty-five years later, skate-skiing equipment has become ultra-light, fast and maneuverable. In-line and ice-skaters quickly catch-on, and for the rest of us, California's cross-country resorts boost some of the sport's most experienced instructors.
