We’re back again for more cross country skiing, and this time we’re joined by Norway’s national hero, Olympic gold medalist Øystein Pettersen.

And where better to go XC skiing than Norway’s best cross country skiing location: Sjusjøen.
And many thanks to our Sponsor " Visit Sjusjøen " who helps us on the road to the Birkenbeiner cross country skiing race.

Still being very much cross country skiing beginners, especially when it comes to the skating style of skiing, we had a lot to learn from a professional and former world champion.

Øystein Pettersen has taken part many times in the famous Birkebeinerrennet race, which we’ll be competing in again next year, so we made sure to get his best tips and advice in preparation for that.

Also known as Nordic skiing, sometimes ski touring, or simply XC skiing, this sport is growing increasingly popular thanks to the combination of exercise and technique.

As we learnt in our previous XC ski episode, cross country skiing, or langrennsski as it’s known in Norwegian, actually has two quite distinct styles, classic and skating (klassisk and skøyte in Norwegian respectively). The equipment, and more importantly technique, are vary significantly in each.

Nordic skiing can be a serious workout and many consider skiers to have some of the highest VO2 max levels of any support. However, it’s also a popular activity with recreational skiers who simply enjoy heading out for a leisurely trip.

Cross country ski skating is a tough one to master but as Øystein Pettersen says, its also incredible fun. We are true beginners in cross country skiing and learn tips and tricks with xc Skiing from the olympic gold cross country skiier himself.
Cross country skiing how to? is maybe the questions you want to find answer to as beginner in cross country skiing, and how to cross country skiing is exactly what øystein pettersen will show us.

Which one do you think is the most fun of xc skiing is it classic cross country or is it Skating cross country skiing?

Who would you like to see us ski with next? Perhaps Johannes Klæbo? Or maybe Therese Northaug?
Andy as always, for any collaborations please do contact us on [email protected]



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