Cross Country Skiing
Experience Cross Country Skiing in Brian Head, Utah, where you will be surrounded by the spectacular beauty of Cedar Breaks National Monument. A variety of terrain including open meadows, alpine forests and unique Southern Utah red rock scenery will accompany you on your winter wonderland journey.
Cross Country Skiing (aka Nordic Skiing or XC Skiing) is the world's finest fitness activity involving a simultaneous use of arms and legs utilizing ski equipment including boots, poles, and skis. The primary functional difference between Cross Country Skiing (XC) and alpine (downhill) skiing is that in XC, the skier is attached to the ski only with the toe of the boot--with the heel "free". In alpine skiing, the entire foot is attached to the ski. The free heel allows a XC Skier to climb, descend and traverse terrain making the sport a truly "cross country" activity.
Local retailers rent cross country equipment at reasonable rates and can provide information on trails and the best-kept secrets in Brian Head. Visit the Chamber of Commerce office for trail maps.
Brian Head, Utah X-Country Skiing Information:
Total Kilometers: 42
Kilometers Groomed for Both Skating/Diagonal: 10
Beginner Terrain: 50%
Intermediate Terrain: 30%
Advanced Terrain: 20%
Seasons in Brian Head