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On skinny skis, access to socially distant outdoors time is easy. But picking out the right gear isn't.

Explore the backcountry, XC style

Hammer like the gods in this cross-country kit

Cross-country skiing is among the world's great human-powered modes of movement. Whether you ski classic or skate, here’s the gear you’ll need to get started.

���ϳԹ��� reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Fischer RCS Carbonlite Skating Hole skis.

Does anyone make cross-country ski boots in wide widths? Margaret Madison, Wisconsin

I need a complete setup for cross-country skiing (boots, poles, and bindings). I'll primarily ski on groomed trails, but I'd like the ability to ski off groomed trails occasionally. Could you recommend a package for me? Zenon Hartford, Connecticut

Make skate skiing part of the season's regimen and you'll start the year with fitness to spare