Welcome to Mt. Hood Cross-Country Skiing
Get out and explore the awesome beauty that is the Mt. Hood National Forest. Cross-country skiing is one of the best ways to exercise outside. You can go as fast or as slow as you want. There are short and long distance trails, so it is the perfect adventure for the beginner, intermediate or advanced skier. Enjoy the Mount Hood views along one of the many groomed trails. Be careful because once you have experienced cross-country skiing on Mt. Hood, you will be hooked!
What is Cross-Country-Skiing?
Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles. As a sport, cross-country skiing is one of the most difficult endurance sports, as its motions use every major muscle group and it is one of the sports that burns the most calories per hour due to its highly aerobic nature. There are three main styles used in cross-country skiing: classic, skating and telemarking. Specially adapted equipment is available to suit each style.