At Royal Gorge, classic cross-country skiing provides a unique opportunity to glide through a pristine winter wonderland under your own power. Enjoy the serenity of the wilderness on miles of groomed, tracked trails while getting a phenomenal aerobic workout. Traditional or classic cross-country skiing is performed both on ungroomed terrain, as well as on trails that have been groomed and tracked with parallel grooves cut into the snow. With this method, each ski is pushed forward independently from the other in a striding motion, alternating foot to foot. Skiers use poles to assist them, with poles planted opposite the forward-striding foot.

Royal Gorge offers:

• State-of-the-art equipment rentals
• Daily group lessons with experienced instructors
• Terrain for all ability levels from first-timers through advanced striders