How to Turn on Cross Country Skis in Deep Snow

Cross country skiing is a fun recreational activity enjoyed by many people. Unlike normal downhill skiing, cross country skiing contains stretches of flat land and small hills, both upwards and downwards. Cross country skiing is much more relaxing than normal skiing, as you go much slower overall. It is also a better workout, as you burn a lot of calories during the uphill and flatland parts of a course where you will need to power your skis. Turning in deep powder in downhill skiing really is not much different than turning on normal, solid snow.

Things You'll Need

  • Skis
  • Ski poles
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Instructions

    • 1

      Bend your knees when about to execute a turn going downhill. Keep your elbows out, centering your weight between your feet.

    • 2

      Turn the tips of your skis towards each other so that they make what looks like an upside down "V". If you want to turn left, lean towards your right leg, and vice versa. If a ski becomes stuck in the powder, press your poles into the snow and lift the ski up until it breaks the surface of the snow, then set it back down in the same position it was in.

    • 3

      Press down one of your poles behind your downhill ski if you want to turn going up a hill. Lift your ski out of the deep powder, and point it in the direction you want to go. Then take the other ski out of the snow and face it in the same direction. Push off from the pole to continue moving in the new direction as you make the turn.