Cross-country skiing offers a great workout as well as a chance to explore some of Colorado's gorgeous high country. Credit: Todd Powell The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

Endurance athletes seeking a lung-busting, ass-kicking workout will find it in skate skiing, a tougher version of the classic “striding” form of cross-country skiing. When done right, it combines the ...

If you’ve ever seen one of those nature documentaries where a baby giraffe learns to walk for the first time, you’ll understand what my 3-year-old looked like when he learned to cross-country ski. It ...