Outdoor VLOG 61: First Official XC Ski Day of 2023-24 (and the Year-Long Streak Continues!)

* It's windy during the few times I talk during this vlog, so make use of the closed captions (that I painstakingly edit and upload!).

Today is my first official cross-country ski day of the 2023-24 winter. This session also doubles as my October xc ski day. So I'm on still on track to make my year-long goal of xc skiing at least once each month during 2023.

Admittedly, this won't be the finest day of xc skiing that I log this season. But it's a day on skis, nonetheless. And there's always something, regardless of conditions, that we can be working on.

Today was all about maintaining an athletic stance on the downhills and pressuring the grip zones on the uphill sections. I wasn't able to perform too much diagonal striding due to the less-than-ideal snow conditions. However, I still worked on the push-off and weight transfer phase of striding. Also, because the conditions were so rough, I had to be quick on my feet to avoid obstacles.

The problem with thin coverage, like today's, is that every pass over the snow reveals more natural debris. So there's a finite number of times you can use your "tracks" before they become too hazardous. That said, I did actually log a whopping 1.25 miles on skis today :)

The backcountry xc skis that I used in this video were the Fischer Spider 62mm with NNN BC Auto bindings. I was wearing Fischer OTX Adventure boots.

• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 1): INTENTION, TYPES OF XC SKIS, AND WHETHER TO BUY NEW OR USED (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/)
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 2): HOW MUCH GEAR TO ACQUIRE, EVALUATING YOUR COMMITMENT, AND THE VALUE OF TAKING XC SKI LESSONS (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-2/)
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 3): CAN ONE SET OF CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS WORK FOR GROOMED AND OFF-TRACK XC SKIING? (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-3-can-one-set-of-classic-cross-country-skis-work-for-groomed-and-off-track-xc-skiing/)
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 4): CAN I USE ONE SET OF XC SKI BOOTS FOR ALL OF MY CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING NEEDS? (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-4-can-i-use-one-set-of-xc-ski-boots-for-all-of-my-cross-country-skiing-needs/)
• 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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Cross-Country Skiing Explained:

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.

For the full library of articles and videos of the series at Tahoe Trail Guide, visit…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/tag/cross-country-skiing-explained/

For specific cross-country ski topics at Tahoe Trail Guide, read my introduction to classic cross-country skis…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-country-skiing-explained-part-1-introduction-to-classic-cross-country-skis/

For and introduction and tutorials about waxing your waxless cross-country skis read…

https://tahoetrailguide.com/waxing-your-waxless-cross-country-skis-for-beginner-and-intermediate-cross-country-skiers-introduction/

For information about buying cross-country skis and xc ski gear for beginners read…

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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