Cross-Country Skiing

Add new gear to your cross-country skiing arsenal. Shop REI for cross-country skis, boots and clothing from top brands like Fischer, Alpina, Atomic, Swix and Salomon.

Learn with REI Expert Advice

Get how-to and gear-shopping tips from friendly REI staff and other skiing experts. We have a whole library of informative articles and videos to browse.

How to Choose Cross-Country Skis

Wading through the ever-increasing number of ski options to select the perfect ride is the hardest part. Before you get overwhelmed, take some time to be honest about where you are and where you want to be with your skiing. Watch our video and read more about what to look for when gear shopping.

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Attend an In-Store Clinic

During the winter months, many REI stores host informative clinics on ski topics ranging from avalanche awareness to ski maintenance. Find my store for a calendar of events.

Take a Skiing Dream Trip with REI Adventures

Cross-country skiing from one charming Vermont country inn to the next; a long weekend exploring the snowy bowls and runs of BC's Whistler resort. REI Adventures offers some amazing destinations in a small-group travel. See our winter trip outings.

Give Back

REI has partnered with VolunteerMatch to make it easy to share some sweat-equity with your community. Give it a try and enjoy the good karma.

Featured Videos & Articles

  • Glide Waxing Your Skis or Snowboard

    Watch as one of our ski techs gives you the step-by-step on how to apply grip wax to your cross-country skis. Our Expert Advice video and accompanying article offers an easy-to-follow tutorial.

  • How to Use Your New GPS Receiver

    If you just bought your first GPS unit, you'll likely have some questions when starting out. Our Expert Advice video and accompanying article offers a quick overview and some tips to get you up to speed quickly.

  • Attention Nordic skiers: REI Adventures offers a classic inn-to-inn ski adventure in beautiful Vermont. See great scenery in the company of a small group of like-minded travelers. Check it out.

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