Ski turns are hard, so why bother? From a practical standpoint, the tight and narrow half circles that bring skiers down the mountain offer control, whether that’s setting the pace or choosing where ...

Classical technique: Kick-and-glide cross-country skiing technique distinguished by diagonal stride, keeping the skis parallel to one another. Also known as diagonal technique. Double pole: A ...

There are a lot of names for ski turns. These exhaustive terms aren’t invalid—skiers just have loads of different words for the things they like—but they can be overwhelming. So, instead of throwing ...