The Cross-Country Ski QUIZ: Level 1

Test your cross-country ski knowledge with the first part of our quiz series. We have 15 questions for you to answer. Find more information about each question in one of our articles. How much do you really know about cross-country skiing?

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#1. What does the original Old Norse word for “Ski” mean?

A) To glide

B) Long feet

C) Cleft wood

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/cross-country-skiing-history

#2. How many poles did the first “cross-country” skiers use?

A) None

B) One

C) Two

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/cross-country-skiing-history

#3. Which type of skiing is not considered cross-country skiing?

A) Skate

B) Classic

C) Alpine touring

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/what-is-cross-country-skiing

#4. What kind of waxing do “waxless” cross-country skis need?

A) Kick waxing

B) Glide waxing

C) None, waxless skis don’t need any waxing

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/waxless-vs-waxable-cross-country-skis

#5. What is the latest technology in cross-country skiing for having a better grip?

A) SNS bindings

B) Scale pattern

C) Skin skis

#6. What fabric do some of the most popular ski skins contain?

A) A blend of bamboo fiber and merino wool

B) A fabric called angora wool, made of a special type of rabbit hair

C) A fabric called mohair, made of a special type of goat hair

#7. Which one is considered the larger category of sports, cross-country skiing or nordic skiing?

A) Nordic skiing

B) Cross-Country skiing

C) They are one and the same.

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/nordic-vs-cross-country-skiing

#8. What are metal-edge skis used for?

A) For easier maneuvering on downhills

B) Skiing on black diamond level trails

C) Backcountry skiing

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/what-are-metal-edge-skis

#9. Which cross-country ski team was the decade-long rival of Norway at the Winter Olympics?

A) The Canadian team

B) The Russian team

C) The Italian team

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/most-memorable-cross-country-ski-races

#10. Which brand is known for its high quality cross-country ski poles and waxes?

A) Swix

B) Fischer

C) Salomon

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/8-best-cross-country-ski-brands

#11. Which one of the following is downhill technique in cross-country skiing?

A) Herringbone

B) Carving

C) Snowplow

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/complete-cross-country-ski-guide-for-beginners

#12. Which cross-country skier has collected the most Olympic medals in Winter Olympics history? (as of 2020)

A) Petter Northug

B) Marit Bjørgen

C) Ole Einar Bjoerndalen

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/most-inspiring-women-cross-country-skiers

#13. Which one is the most popular type of bindings?

A) SNS

B) NNN

C) 75 mm -3 pin

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/most-popular-xc-ski-bindings-type

#14. Which sport is considered the best for off-season cross-country ski training?

A) Running

B) Roller skiing

C) Roller skating

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/how-stay-in-from-during-off-season-xc-guide

#15. What is the average speed range of recreational cross-country skiers?

A) 35-40 mph

B) 22-25 mph

C) 7-10 mph

Find more: https://www.norwiski.com/how-fast-do-xc-skiers-go

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