WINDSOR — In the last few days of November, the trees and trails around Notchview, the Nordic ski area off Route 9, were covered in freshly fallen snow, and there was a 14-inch base calling out to ...

I think I’m up to the task. Basically, you’ll need to think in terms of backcountry use, as groomed-trail gear is only marginally usable when off-trail, while the off-trail stuff is a little clunky ...

Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain ...

We take winter gear seriously here at Outside. When the mercury drops and snow falls, our reviewers get to work, hitting the ...

The Cross-Country Ski Swap to benefit the Berkshire Trails Bill Koch League and Nordic Ski Club will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Notchview Reservation, Route 9. Cross-country ...

Despite its global reputation as a steep skier’s mecca, Jackson Hole has a strong Nordic skiing community and many miles of high-quality trails, gear rental shops and even instructors. It’s an ideal ...

For snow lovers who enjoy traversing longer trails outdoors rather than flying down steep mountains or trying to navigate glades, cross-country skiing is a favorite pastime. While alpine or downhill ...

This is the first a new series about what is new and different at the 12 downhill ski resorts and cross-country ski areas in the Southern Interior.

Jan. 18—OK, winter, let's do this! Sure, we've got our mountains for downhill skiing, but if that's not your bag, cross-country might be the ticket to getting out on the white stuff. Speaking of those ...

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 ...