Nordic Skiing at King Pine & Purity Spring Resort
So much fun... and healthy too!
Cross country skiing is a terrific way to enjoy the great outdoors in winter. The pleasures of cross country skiing can take your mind off the stresses of the daily grind, whether you seek the solitude of solo skiing or are spending some quality time with family and friends.
It's also a great aerobic activity, enabling you to burn up hundreds of calories per hour without straining joints such as ankles and knees.
You'll get a low-impact workout while enjoying the outdoors, and the scenery sure beats the view at your local health club.
King Pine's Nordic Center
features 22km of scenic trails that wind through the forest surrounding Purity Lake, traverse through the grounds of Purity Spring Resort and twist through tall pines in the adjacent New Hampshire Audubon Sanctuary.
15km's of our trail networked are tracked and skate-groomed allowing classic and skate-skiing options.
Nordic Trail Map
The King Pine Rental & Tune Shop
rents both classic and skate-skis and trail passes can be purchased at the King Pine Guest Service desk or at The Mill Fitness Center at Purity Spring Resort.
Facts About Cross Country Skiing
Did You Know…
- Participation in cross country skiing increased 21.6% from 2003-04
- 42% of Nordic skiers are women
- 30.5% of cross country skiers are ages 25-44
- 16% of cross country skiers is a child aged 7-17
- 2.4 million cross country skiers take to the snow each year
- Fitness Benefits and/or Muscles Used
- XC skiing burns more calories per hour than any other sport
- It offers a low-risk, low-impact aerobic form of exercise.
- Is an ideal cross-training sport for running or biking.
- Is advocated by medical professionals as the best cardiovascular fitness activity.
- Is an excellent low-stress outdoor exercise
Uses natural movements, resulting in a very short learning curve
For more information, visit www.wintertrails.org |
