I get asked about the differences between skate skiing and classic skiing a lot. Aside from skis, boots, and poles being different, classic skiing is deemed to be able to go anywhere whereas skate skiing requires grooming. This is largely true. On some special days, crust skiing enables skate skiers to go almost anywhere.
As explained in this article, a layer of hard crust is formed after snow melting and refreezing, which usually occurs in Spring. In the morning before the crust is melted and becomes too soft again, skiing is unrestricted and phenomenal. Open spaces like ponds, golf courses and farmlands become your playground. Roam away like a classic skier.
Check out this video on crust skiing in Alaska.
As explained in this article, a layer of hard crust is formed after snow melting and refreezing, which usually occurs in Spring. In the morning before the crust is melted and becomes too soft again, skiing is unrestricted and phenomenal. Open spaces like ponds, golf courses and farmlands become your playground. Roam away like a classic skier.
At Mooney's Bay
Photo credit: FW
Check out this video on crust skiing in Alaska.
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