These are two very different sports, however if you have experience of skiing downhill, you are likely to have good balance which will help you to pick up cross-country skiing more quickly. Apart from different equipment and techniques, cross-country skiing allows you to escape the busy downhill slopes to enjoy the tranquillity of the mountains in winter.
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