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    •      		Bill Koch Ski League. Ski program for children 13 years old and younger.

    Classical Skiing

    The technique most people think of when someone says cross country skiing. The two techniques are classical (some times called traditional) and skating (sometimes called freestyle). Classical skiing is done with a walking motion either in new snow or two parallel tracks (either skied in by someone else or set with grooming equipment).

    Combi Skis

    Child Combi Ski length (adults should be longer) skis that can be used for both classical and skating techniques. They are usually longer than skating skis and shorter than classical skis. They are waxable (have a smooth bottom).

    Freestyle see skating

    Profil

    the newest Salomon binding system. Offers much better control than the old SNS system.

    NNN-2 the newest New Nordic Norm binding system. It is similar to the Profil system.

    Pulks

    Sled pulled with rigid pole(s) for hauling kids or equipment.

    Roller Skis

    Skis on wheels for off season training. Skis are 18 to 24 inches long. Most newer skis have two barrel shaped wheels. Some older models had 3 wheels, 2 in the back and one in the front. The shafts can be made of wood, aluminum, steel or carbon fiber. Most are now aluminium. Skis used for classical skiing have at least one ratcheted wheel that only rolls forward to simulate kick wax. Skis used for skating may have slightly narrower and harder wheels that roll freely in both directions.

    Skating

    Skiing using the skating technique is just what it sounds like. It is done on packed flat surfaces with only glide wax. The poles are longer, the boots more rigid and the skis shorter than for classical technique.