At Fresh Air we have been at the forefront of a sea change in cross country skiing. In the last few years, our best selling skis haven’t used grip wax or crowns (aka mechanical grip or fishscales) but skins to get grip. In this post we will talk about the helpful features that have made […]

  Cross-country (XC) skiing is a sport that gets people genuinely excited for winter. In a country with a notoriously long, cold and snowy season, it’s an activity that brings joy and helps people truly appreciate the great Canadian outdoors. However, for anyone looking to try cross country skiing for the first time, the price […]

  The price for cross country (XC) ski equipment can add up quickly, but not all equipment is made equal. Any ski package comes with four pieces of equipment: skis, boots, bindings, and poles. With each of those pieces of equipment, buyers can spend a little more or a little less, and so the range […]