Cross-country skiing is a popular form of winter sport which is possible only in countries with large snow-fields mainly in Northern Europe and in Canada. Cross-country skiing is rapidly gaining popularity in the United States of America. Cross-country skiing forms one of the sport activities in the game of biathlon , where the second sports activity is related to rifle shooting. Cross-country skiing is inclusive of ski jumping and the combination of the two types of skiing activity makes the Nordic Skiing sport family.
Cross-country skiing can be opted both as a hobby and a sporting activity. Cross-country skiing as a hobby is very enjoyable and relaxing but as a sport is exhausting and burns up lot of calories. There are special ski equipments used in cross-country skiing . The skis are long and sleek for agile mobility of skiers. Two ski poles are used in cross-country skiing mainly made of aluminium or fiberglass. Three types of ski-bindings are used in cross-country skiing -NNN, SNS and SNS Pilot. Gliding is made faster by using variety of waxes on the skis in cross-country skiing . Classic, skating and telemarking along with skijoring are the various styles used in cross-country skiing with suitable ski equipments adapted to each skiing style . Various competitive events are also hosted for cross-country skiing and are one of the most preferred forms of skiing in the world.
