Cross-Country Skiing Calories Burned by City
Cross-Country Skiing burns approximately 327 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Use the core calculator for personal estimates, or open one of the curated city pages below where local climate has real search value.
About Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is consistently ranked among the highest calorie-burning exercises. It simultaneously engages the upper body, core, and lower body in a continuous gliding motion across snow-covered terrain. Elite cross-country skiers have some of the highest VO2 max values ever recorded, reflecting the extraordinary cardiovascular demands of the sport. It is low-impact despite its high intensity, making it excellent for building endurance without stressing joints.
MET value: 9 · Category: Cardio
Find Your City
Calorie burn varies by pace, body size, terrain, and environment. These city pages are intentionally limited to strong, crawl-worthy combinations.
For every other location, use the main Cross-Country Skiing calories burned calculator.