For classic style, skis have a kick zone under the foot that utilizes fish scales, ski skins, or wax to propel skiers forward and keep them from backsliding. Classic style boots are flexible and have ...

Six Alaskans landed in the top 10 in the American Birkebeiner skate ski race on Saturday in Wisconsin. David Norris, who is from Fairbanks, placed second with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes ...