All you need to cross country ski are boots, skis, and poles. But before you snag the first skinny skis you see, ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want to meander through the ...

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...

Dave Adams’ passion for cross-country skiing has taken him around the world. The 58-year-old Ottawa native, who grew up cross-country skiing in the Outaouais, is a former competitive ski racer who ...

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CADYVILLE — For the second consecutive year, Champlain Area Trails will offer a free beginner cross-country ski lesson during the school winter break. This family-friendly event is suitable for ...

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers free, ranger-led snowshoe hikes to the Dune Climb. The last one for the 2026 ...

Cross-country skiing is arguably the ultimate winter sport. A day on skis can transport you into a winter wonderland, experienced at your own pace. Take it to another level, and it’s the most aerobic ...

Rosey explores the urban winter trail system in Ottawa with snow groomer Dave, and Patrick offers tips and insights on why the sport is accessible for all ages.