Cross-country skiing tips and tricks
Cross-country skiing works with these simple tips
We have put together the most important tips and tricks for a perfect cross-country skiing experience.
To make cross-country skiing fun, there are a few important tips to bear in mind.
The right equipment
Well-prepared cross-country skis are half the battle. Well-maintained equipment is a great advantage, especially for cross-country skiing, because gliding on the snow is much easier with prepared skis. You will save a lot of energy if you also have skis and poles adapted to your body size. Let us advise you.
The right technique
Anyone who has ever stood on narrow cross-country skis knows it. Cross-country skiing requires balance, coordination and stamina. It therefore takes a lot of practice to learn the strength-saving technique. For beginners, a technique lesson is therefore money well spent. A good technical foundation not only conserves your strength, it's simply more fun.
The right clothing
Cross-country skiing quickly becomes strenuous and you work up a sweat. At the same time, the wind quickly cools you down during a descent. We therefore recommend multi-layered clothing so that you can adjust it during the ascent or descent.
The right choice of route
The Lötschental has some steep ascents and descents to offer. Start your cross-country skiing adventure on the village trail and feel your way to the more challenging trails. Our tip: It's easier down the valley. If you no longer want to go up on cross-country skis: Take the bus (free with the Lötschental Card) back to the starting point.