FAIRBANKS — Like a commercial for an ugly but powerful car, the Yoko Skating Minis called to me with promises of speed and freedom. This is a cross-country ski I’m talking about, so by speed I mean ...

Skate skiing is a workout, but it’s also one of the most enjoyable workouts you can get with the right equipment. The Salomon ...

I HIKE, I bike, I kayak, I raft, I scuba dive and I snowshoe. But to my great shame, I cannot ski. It is not as if I haven’t tried—but after countless downhill and cross-country ski lessons, I can ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Cross-country (or Nordic) skiing is an accessible winter sport that doesn’t require a ...