Skiing is an amazing adventure sports activity loved by people across the globe. If you are new to Skiing, it can be a fun challenge for you. When you start to glide, you have no idea what to do next- except moving ahead and throwing yourself in the snow, which will be such a thrilling experience. Your heart will start to pump as you take a turn on a green slope. Gradually, you become a better skier and continue to grow with every challenge you face.
If you have not yet tried skiing before, then you must give it a try. Today, we will share with you some good reasons to try the Catskills cross country skiing, which is different in many ways from the other skiing spots. Let’s get started.
A great workout
One of the best things about cross country skiing is you get the opportunity to head out for a long walk and can do a serious workout. Likewise, you can stretch your body including glutes, chest shoulders, legs, back, and core, while enjoying breathtaking views of the surroundings.
Peace and tranquility
This place is away from the chaos of the metropolitan cities. Here you find a peaceful environment to relax and enjoy skiing. So, get away from the traffic and crowds of the cities, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the cross country.
No need for any fancy gears
Cross-country skiing does not require fancy and technical gear. You can start your skiing with basic stuff that may include a base layer, a mid-layer (fleece jacket, wool shirt, or a sweater). Ensure you also have gloves, a hat, thick socks, and a pair of sunglasses. These are basic stuff that you usually use in your daily life, which means you will need to invest additional money in any fancy stuff.
Skiing is easy to learn, but hard to master
Simply, if you can walk, you can learn the basics of skiing. But if you want to compete with the professional skier, then you will have to go through intense practice. There is always something to learn in skiing, which will also improve your speed, efficiency, and enjoyment.
Minimal risk of injury
It has been noticed that most of the skiers on the cross-country trails are older between the 50s and 70s. They are enjoying skiing with minimal risk of injuries. The reason is, cross-country skiing is a low speed, and low impact, therefore, considered safer than their counterparts. In short, it is a place where you can enjoy skiing for a lifetime.
Various options to choose from
Here you can opt between the two different techniques that include classic and skating. In skating, you use a pushing-off motion. On the other hand, in classic, your skies move forward and back in the parallel lines on groomed trails.
Children are welcome at Cross country
You can bring your kids as well at cross country. In fact, it is a great opportunity for kids to learn skiing at an early age and plays with the snow any day of the week.
About Weeping Willow Gateway
Weeping Willow Gateway is an amazing property located just two miles away from Belleayre Mountain (downhill & cross country skiing) & Music Festival, hunting, Esopus Creek Fly fishing, Pine Hill Beach, canoeing & tubing, horseback riding, Hanah County Club golf, hiking & biking trails.
It is centrally located in the Catskills Park in the four-season resort Village of Fleischmanns, Delaware County, NY. Fall foliage in the Catskills can also be seen if you come early to mid-October. Hence, come, and start your skiing journey the next day.
