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Winter’s best workout: A beginner’s guide to cross-country skiing

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Cross-country skiing has been around for centuries as a way for people in snowy regions to get from place to place.

Unlike downhill skiing, where you get an assist from gravity, it's powered entirely by you.

The two main styles to know about are classic skiing and skate skiing.

Find a place to rent gear and sign up for a quick lesson in Calgary .

Calgary has the gear, the help and the trails to make it easy for beginners to dive in.

It's a workout, sure, but it’s also incredibly peaceful and fun.

You might just find your new favourite winter hobby and a reason to embrace the season .

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