Three Basic Skate Ski Techniques Explained

The Missoula Nordic Ski Club demonstrates the three basic techniques of skate skiing: V1 (or “offset“ skating) - it’s like first gear/a low gear for starting or going uphill V2 Alternate (aka “open field“) - it’s like a high gear for high speeds on flats and downhills and V2 - a medium gear for accelerating, flats and gradual uphills. More technique videos Overview of All Three Techniques: V1: V2 Alternate: V2: Filmed in the Methow Valley.