Four Basic Classic Ski Techniques Explained

The Missoula Nordic Ski Club demonstrates the four basic techniques of classic skiing: Striding (or 'diagonal stride') - it's like a low gear for starting, easy skiing, and uphills Double Pole - it's like a high gear for high speeds on flats, downhills and gradual uphills Kick Double Pole - a medium gear for accelerating, flats and gradual uphills Herringbone - the lowest gear for going up steep hills, or easy and relaxed hill climbing. Plus a brief overview of grip/kickwax, skins, fishscales, "waxless" skis, etc. More technique videos Three Basic Skate ski techniques: https://youtu.be/_KxUZkVcqpk Overview of All Four Techniques: https://youtu.be/4aQVNyY52Pc Striding: https://youtu.be/6NST1N6-P28 Herringbone: https://youtu.be/JdvUibe750k Double Pole: https://youtu.be/BBa2fPziRl0 Kick Double Pole: https://youtu.be/a7itYppe8xk Grip: https://youtu.be/I8iGqr9ZZN0 Filmed at Lolo Pass on the Montana/Idaho border