Your Modern Guide to a Winter Classic: Cross-Country Skiing

How Nordic skiing went from old person's pastime to cool kid hobby, according to lifelong XC ski enthusiast and adventure photographer Andy Cochrane

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Your Modern Guide to a Winter Classic: Cross-Country Skiing

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Your Modern Guide to a Winter Classic: Cross-Country Skiing

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