{"id":17815,"date":"2016-01-28T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=17815"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:44:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:44:41","slug":"best-places-to-cross-country-ski-in-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/best-places-to-cross-country-ski-in-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places to cross-country ski in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past decade, interest in cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing and skate skiing) has been on the rise. Although we like the solitude that can typically be found on backcountry ski trails, we\u2019re happy that more and more people are seeing the light.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to being a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, cross-country skiing is a fantastic workout (for both the mind and body). As if that\u2019s not enough, it\u2019s also a relatively inexpensive sport and easy to learn.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have we convinced you?<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a seasoned cross-country skier or thinking about checking it out for the first time, here are a few suggestions for places you might want to visit for your skiing adventure.<\/span>
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Skiing in the Methow Valley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1. Methow Valley, WA.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Some of the best cross-skiing in the United States<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is tucked unassumingly into the eastern base of North Cascades National Park in Washington State. Despite offering over 200 kilometers of frequently groomed trails and lots of winter sunshine, the <\/span>Methow Valley<\/span><\/a> draws a relatively small number of (extremely devoted) skiers, so it is easy to find peace and solitude among the glacial valleys and breathtaking vistas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Royal Gorge, CA.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0With claims of \u201cthe most annual snowfall in Tahoe\u201d and nearly 200 kilometers of groomed trails across eight separate trail systems, one of which winds through the resort town of <\/span>Sugar Bowl<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s easy to understand why <\/span>Royal Gorge<\/span><\/a> is so popular with cross-country skiers. The expansive trail system means that there are trails suited for every skill level, so this is a great place for expert cross-country skiers and novices alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. West Yellowstone, MT.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Visitors to <\/span>West Yellowstone<\/span><\/a> can enjoy <\/span>Rendezvous Ski Trails<\/span><\/a>, 35 kilometers of \u201cgently rolling, beautifully groomed trails that wind through tall stands of lodgepole pine and open meadows.\u201d If that description isn\u2019t compelling enough, keep in mind that nearby <\/span>Yellowstone National Park is open to cross-country skiers in the winter,<\/span><\/a> so you have the chance to see the park in a way that few visitors get to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: 2016 is the year we\u2019re celebrating national parks<\/a>.\u00a0Try cross-country skiing in the parks that allow it to experience their natural beauty in a new way.<\/p>\n

4. Lake Placid, NY.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Lake Placid<\/span><\/a> played host to the 1980 Winter Olympics, so it should come as little surprise that the <\/span>winter sports mecca has some world-class cross-country skiing<\/span><\/a>. What you may not know is that Lake Placid offers over 160 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails that cut through the lovely wilderness of the Adirondacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Tabernash, CO.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Upscale resort towns like <\/span>Vail, Beaver Creek<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Telluride<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0<\/span>Breckenridge<\/span><\/a> have made Colorado a globally recognized destination for downhill skiers and snowboarders. The cross-country resort <\/span>Devil\u2019s Thumb Ranch<\/span><\/a> is quickly earning its place among those well-known resorts for outstanding cross-country skiing. Over 100 kilometers of trails and Colorado\u2019s famous powdery snow make Devil\u2019s Thumb Ranch a must do for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favorite winter sport?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Header photo by Geneva Dawson.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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