Cross-country Primer

Few winter sports can compare with cross-country skiing - it's exhilarating, economical, healthy, and with a few basic instructions, easy to get started. The Cross-Country Primer is designed to get even the raw beginner quickly out on the trail to enjoy this increasingly popular snow-country pastime. First the author introduces the basics of cross-country skiing, explaining the evolution of three styles popular today - Classical, Freestyle, and Cross-Country Downhill. After a thorough discussion of ski and boot selection, waxing, snow conditions, and more, Guillion details the "Eight Fundamental Skills" - with step-by-step line drawings - and complete instructions for all cross-country techniques. The Cross-Country Primer will enrich the exciting world of cross-country skiing for beginning and intermediate skiers alike. (6 3/4 X 9, 176 pages, illustrations)Guillion, Laurie is the author of 'Cross-country Primer' with ISBN 9781558210837 and ISBN 1558210830.