Dec 30, 2024
Cross-Country Skate Skis: a Beginner’s Guide
A wonderful sport to enjoy winter, skate skiing is perfect for snow sports enthusiasts seeking a cross-country skiing style that’s a bit more dynamic. Whether you ski recreationally or seek high le...
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Dec 29, 2024
Choosing Your Classic Cross-Country Skis
As a family or couple, on your own or with friends, classic cross-country skiing is a bracing way to stay in shape. Are you thinking about making your first purchase and how to choose cross-country...
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Dec 29, 2024
How to Choose Backcountry Cross-Country Skis?
Cross-country skiing in powder, anyone? Backcountry cross-country skis are designed for adventure and exploration with lightweight, high-performance gear. Here’s how to choose a pair.
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Dec 28, 2023
How to Wax and Tune Cross-Country Skis?
Sticky snow and poor glide and performance. Does that sound like one (or a few!) of your adventures on the cross-country ski trails? Our expert, Gilles Heynemand, explains the art of tuning cross-c...
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Mar 06, 2023
Guide to Choosing Snowshoes
Snowshoeing is an outdoor sport that’s accessible to the whole family. It’s the perfect activity for just enjoying winter and exploring mountain trails. Here’s a guide for choosing snowshoes.
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Feb 16, 2023
Where Can You Cross-Country Ski in Quebec?
Classic, skate and backcountry cross-country skiing let you travel many kilometres over the snow and explore different regions of Quebec. Are you longing for a cross-country ski getaway? Here are s...
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Oct 14, 2021
Choosing the Right Cross-Country Ski Clothing
The snowflakes will soon start to fall, and cross-country ski season will be in full swing. Since cross-country skiing increases the heartrate, it’s important to know how to layer clothing to stay ...
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Aug 02, 2021
Smith Coaching: Balance training
The four Quebec seasons are ideal for planning a balanced training program. Because progressing and performing in a summer or winter sport requires a structured preparation, here's some advice from...
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Nov 09, 2017
How should a ski boot fit?
Unless you’re an astronaut, your ski boots are probably the most sophisticated pieces of footwear you’ll ever own. They keep your feet warm, comfy and dry while protecting them from prolonged and r...
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