{"id":915,"date":"2019-04-15T09:58:29","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T08:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2024-06-13T12:20:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T11:20:10","slug":"difference-between-cross-country-skiing-and-ski-touring-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/difference-between-cross-country-skiing-and-ski-touring-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the Difference Between Cross Country Skiing and Ski Touring Equipment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We love the snow at Nature Travels and, in addition to our wide range of dogsled tours<\/a>, we offer many options for cross country skiing and ski touring<\/a>. As an ecotourism company, we don\u2019t offer any skiing that relies on lift networks, but have many exciting possibilities for cross country skiing, backcountry skiing and alpine peak touring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what\u2019s the difference between the equipment used for these types of skiing? You\u2019ll hear a number of terms used to describe the various types, and often these are used interchangeably or used in different ways depending on the country or context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here\u2019s our guide to the types of skiing we offer in Sweden, Finland and Norway and the equipment used for each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross Country Skiing:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When people talk about cross country skiing, they are generally referring to skiing on predominantly flat terrain, using thin skis and lightweight boots and usually skiing on prepared tracks. Considerable distances can be covered by experienced skiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the type of skiing featured on our Cross Country Skiing in Eastern Finland<\/a> and Cross Country Skiing in Hossa and Kalevala<\/a> experiences in Finland, which are tours between guest houses with luggage transfers. We also offer Discover Cross Country Skiing in Rondane<\/a> in Norway, where you can choose between cross country skis or backcountry skis depending on your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cross country skis. Photo: Avril Corbett.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This is \u201cclassic\u201d cross country skiing, where the legs move in a backwards and forwards motion similar to walking and, if skiing on prepared tracks, these will be parallel grooves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also \u201cskating\u201d technique, where skis go out diagonally to the sides in a skating motion. This technique requires specially-prepared tracks different from the \u201cclassic\u201d technique and skis which are stiffer and shorter than \u201cclassic\u201d skis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though not a type of skiing as such, \u201cforest skis\u201d are very popular in the Nordic countries as an ideal way of moving through the winter landscape (especially in deeper snow) and are commonly featured at our Winter Active Accommodation<\/a> experiences as equipment for self-guided tours in the surrounding area. These are wider\/heavier and not as sophisticated as \u201cproper\u201d cross country skis, and have bindings which are used with normal winter boots rather than special cross-country ski boots.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Forest skis. Photo: Caroline Bennett.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

For extended tours and also with bindings suitable for use with any winter boot, OAC Kar skis are short and broad and are ideal for touring on flattish terrain when you are pulling a pulk and are easy to use for those with limited skiing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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OAC Kar skis. Photo: WH.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Backcountry Ski Touring:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The terms “ski touring” and “backcountry skiing” are often used loosely to refer to different types of skiing, which can be confusing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term “backcountry skiing” may encompass any \u201coff-piste\u201d skiing away from prepared trails, so may also be used to described randon\u00e9e skiing (see below), but in the Nordic countries, it generally refers to “trekking on skis”-type tours where you are doing a hut-to-hut tour (or point-to-point tour with winter camping) carrying a backpack or pulling a pulk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the type of skiing featured on our Backcountry Skiing and Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland<\/a> and Backcountry Skiing and Tipi Camping in Eastern Lapland<\/a> tours in Finland, and Backcountry Skiing and Winter Camping in Abisko<\/a> tour in Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The skis used are similar to cross country skis, but a little wider and have more grip, so will not glide in the same way as cross country skis. Backcountry ski boots are more similar to hiking boots and are sturdier than cross country ski boots. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Skis for Backcountry Touring. Photo: Maurice Strubel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Climbing skins, which adhere to the underside of the skis to provide greater traction when going uphill and are then removed for descents, may be used for steeper ascents but are not always required.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nordic backcountry touring skis are slightly wider and more stable than cross country skis and the boots are more similar to hiking boots. Photo: Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Alpine Ski Touring (Randon\u00e9e Skiing):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, such as in the European Alps, \u201cski touring\u201d will often mean \u201cAlpine ski touring\u201d, that is much steeper ascents, either done as day tours or sometimes as part of a point-to-point trip. The Swedes call this a \u201ctopptur\u201d, or \u201cpeak tour\u201d. The skis and boots used are more similar to downhill skiing, but with a heel which can be freed for climbing and fixed for descents (unless using Telemark equipment, when the heel is always free even when skiing downhill). Skins are used for the ascent, which may take several hours, and the skins are then removed for a thrilling off-piste trip to the bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also sometimes called \u201crandon\u00e9e” and is the type of skiing featured on our Alpine Ski Touring in Lyngen<\/a> experience in the far north of Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alpine ski touring. Photo: Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Finally, a quick note on snowshoeing:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes considered the poor relation to cross country skiing, we believe snowshoeing deserves to be appreciated as an excellent option for moving around in winter. You may not be covering the same distances as you would on skis (depending on snow conditions, when snowshoeing around 1-2km\/hour would be typical), but snowshoeing requires no previous experience and also allows you to travel through terrain which may be unsuitable for skis.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Snowshoes. Photo: Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our Snowshoeing in the Hossa National Park<\/a> in Finland is a dedicated hut-to-hut snowshoe tour, while snowshoes are also available to borrow for self-guided excursions at many of our other winter experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Out on a snowshoe tour. Photo: Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Still confused? Quite possibly! But rest assured that whichever option you choose, they\u2019re all great fun and wonderful ways to experience the stunning winter landscapes of Sweden, Norway and Finland! You can compare our range of cross country and ski touring experiences<\/a> to help you choose the most suitable tour for you, and of course don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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