In The News – Cross-country Craze: Nordic ski centers in the basin
January 5, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 1/2/2025, Written by Laney Griffo
There’s no debate that Lake Tahoe is an incredible ski destination. There’s more than a dozen ski hills in and around the basin and that’s saying nothing of the countless number of backcountry options. But for those who don’t want to wait in lift lines or still want a workout without navigating the avalanche risks involved in the backcountry, there’s a third option; cross-country.
Cross-country skiing, also referred to as Nordic skiing, involves skiing on flat and slighter hills than typical downhill skiing.
The skis are typically longer and skinnier than Alpine skis and poles are typically taller. The equipment and the passes are generally less expensive the downhill skis and passes, making it a more accessible sport to more demographics.
Photo provided to Tahoe Daily Tribune by Vail Resorts, Kirkwood Mountain