We tested the best cross-country skis from Atomic, Rossignol, Salomon, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

The best cross country skis make a huge difference. Like all ski gear, there’s a variety to choose from. So find the best skis for you, here! 743K ; 204K ; 62K ; 108K ; ... Best Beginner Skin Ski: ...

Boots: Cross-country skiing needlessly offers two incompatible binding systems (SNS and NNN). Neither has a real advantage, but the Salomon Escape 7 ($135) is available with either interface and ...

Cross-country skiing is evolving at warp speed. Skis are faster, lighter, and more durable each season. And with the advent of spray-on waxing and ever-improving skin technologies, they also ...

Cross country skiing is easier than you think! ... Atomic and Salomon make them, as do Nordic ski specialists like Alpina, Karhu, and Madshus. But the best option for beginners ...

But cross-country ski gear is undeniably confusing. ... Rossignol, and Salomon are on an NNN platform, with three NNN-compatible binding platforms—NIS, Prolink, and Turnamic.

Each track measures 70mm wide, enough to accommodate most cross-country skis (except backcountry skis, which are wider). ... Salomon Escape Prolink. $100 at REI.