In the world of Nordic skiing, skate skiing is a relative newcomer, even though it’s been around for 40 years. Classical skiing with its diagonal stride, kick and glide is much older, going back thousands of years. Roland Huntford, in his book, “Two Plans and A Passion,” begins his history 20,000 years ago in the last ice age.
Skate skiing is to classic skiing like snowboarding is to alpine skiing. It’s the “newest thing” on trails. Like snowboarding, skate skiing has enlivened Nordic skiing by giving people something novel to learn. It looks fast and fun, Many older and younger skiers want to try it.
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