Driving to the Trailhead While Wearing XC Ski Boots and Galoshes (to Save Time and Wear and Tear)

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to certain aspects of cross-country skiing. One of the ways is that I often just drive to and from the trailhead in my cross-country ski boots. That is, if I'm wearing either a set of NNN classic boots of NNN BC boots because both are soft and articulate enough to walk and drive in them safely. I don't, however, wear 3-pin or skate ski boots while driving because they're a bit too stiff to safely operate the gas/brake pedals.

In the process of wearing xc ski boots while driving or running a quick errand, though, you run the risk of wearing out their soles and the attachment point for the binding bar. That, and you can find yourself slipping in them in icy conditions or on a linoleum floor at the convenience store, for example. So I usually wear a set of galoshes to provide better grip when walking/driving, as well as to decrease the amount of damage the soles could take otherwise.

I agree that this isn't the most ingenious idea, but I never actually see any xc skiers wearing galoshes. Probably because you have to put them somewhere when you arrive at the trailhead or snow (if you were hiking to access snow, for example). However, the alternative could be a total drag (i.e. falling or wearing out the soles).

Anyway, galoshes are inexpensive, durable, and easy to slip on and off.

• Discussing My Backcountry XC Skis and Philosophy for Backcountry Cross-Country Skiing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slVsNllbwqY)
• Invest in Technique more than Gear (https://tahoetrailguide.com/invest-in-technique-more-than-gear/ )
• Overview of Off-Track and Backcountry Cross-Country Ski Gear ( https://tahoetrailguide.com/overview-of-off-track-and-backcountry-cross-country-ski-gear/ )

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Please note that I produced my series of articles and videos tagged “Cross-Country Skiing Explained” with the beginner or intermediate cross-country skier in mind. Therefore, I don’t intend to address racing-oriented philosophy, technique, or gear selection.

Classic Cross-Country Ski Components (articles at Tahoe Trail Guide):

Introduction to Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 1)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-1-introduction-to-classic-cross-country-skis/

Geometry of Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 2)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-2-geometry-of-classic-cross-country-skis/

The Grip Zone of Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 3)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-3-the-grip-zone-of-classic-cross-country-skis/

Types of Bindings for Classic Cross-Country Skiing (Part 4)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-4-classic-cross-country-ski-bindings/

Ski Boots for Classic Cross-Country Skiing (Part 5)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-5-classic-cross-country-ski-boots/

Classic Cross-Country Ski Poles (Part 6)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-6-classic-cross-country-ski-poles/

FAQs about Classic Cross-Country Skiing
https://tahoetrailguide.com/faqs-about-classic-cross-country-ski-gear/

Waxing Your “Waxless” Cross-Country Skis (for beginner and intermediate xc skiers):

Introduction to Waxing Your Waxless XC Skis
https://tahoetrailguide.com/waxing-your-waxless-cross-country-skis-for-beginner-and-intermediate-cross-country-skiers-introduction/

FAQs About Waxing Your Waxless XC Skis
https://tahoetrailguide.com/faqs-about-waxing-your-waxless-cross-country-skis/

Considerations for buying cross-country ski gear (new and beginner xc skiers):

Buying Cross-Country Ski Gear, for Beginners (Part 1)
https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/

I've produced this collection of articles and videos about backcountry travel and exploration with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the Lake Tahoe outdoor recreation industry. In essence, these informational projects I create and publish are extensions of the many conversations we've had over the years.

Please note that, although I encourage you to venture out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.

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