XC Trail Etiquette

 XC Ski Trail Etiquette (从ramblers.ab.ca抄来)：

Single Track

• When two skiers meet head-on on a hill (even a gentle one), the skier going uphill should yield the right of way.
• When two skiers meet head-on on level ground, the slower skier should yield the right of way.
• When a faster skier catches up to a slower skier going the same direction, the slower skier should yield the right of way.

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Double Track

• Keep right except to pass.
• If you are using the left track to pass, to talk to a friend, or because it is a better track, yield it to oncoming skiers.
• When two skiers meet head-on on a hill, the skier going uphill should yield the right of way unless the tracks are far enough apart that there is no danger of a collision, should the downhill skier lose control.
• When a faster skier catches up to a slower skier going the same direction, and oncoming traffic prevents the faster skier from changing tracks, the slower skier should yield the right of way.

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Anywhere

• Never stop in the track. If you have to stop for more than 10 seconds for any reason, you should get off the track and leave enough room for someone to ski by in the track.
• It is considered good manners to greet other skiers.
• If you feel the "call of nature", go well off the trail, even if no one is watching.
• Obey any one-way signs.
• If a skier shouts "Track!!", he or she is asking you to yield the right of way. Please do so.
• Be polite. If someone yields the right of way for you, thank them. If you have to yell "Track!", say "Track, please!".

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Yielding the Right of Way

Yielding the right of way means quickly getting out of the track, preferable on the right side, and ensuring that there is enough room for the other skier to ski past in the track.

Some more Useful Tips

Below is what I learned from other sites:

• If you face another skate skier from the other direction, try to double pole to pass safely, You can even get into classic tracks to minimize space used.
• If you pass a slower skate skier in the same direction, yell "on your left" and pass on the left. Slow down as well if the other skier is much slower.
• If you fall and create a large crater, try to repair the damage, especially if the damage is done to classic tracks.

Swix Waxes and Non Hot Waxing Alternatives

Swix wax series explained 

Non hot waxing alternatives

Swix HS Liquid available at MEC

Swix F4 Rub-on available at Sail 

Toko Express Mini at Bushtukah

Swix CH Liquid available at sail

Swix Easy Glide at Trailhead

Local Ski and Skate Areas

I've compiled a list of local ski and skate areas. Here is a link to the document. Please feel free to add any additional info.

Local Ski and Skate Areas 

Covers 

• Ottawa River from Constance Bay 
• Ottawa River from Sheila McKee Park 
• TCT from Stittsville
• TCT from Bell's Corners
• OWWT 
• Mooney's Bay (Terry Fox Athletic Facility)
• BWT 
• SJAM 
• RWT 
• SHE
• Greenbelt East
• Rideau Canal

Ski local!

Ski Waxing Seminar

I've scheduled a waxing seminar for Wednesday 
Jan 13 at 8pm.

Topics are listed in the slides below. 

Hot waxing:  15 minutes
Kick waxing: 10 minutes
Q & A: 35 minutes
Total: one hour

I will be using Google Meet, 
which is part of gmail. 
If you don't use gmail, you 
can still join using the link below from a laptop.


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