The Missoula Nordic Ski Club demonstrates the three basic techniques of skate skiing:
V1 (or "offset" skating) it's like first gear/a low gear for starting or going uphill
V2 Alternate (aka "open field") it's like a high gear for high speeds on flats and downhills
and V2 a medium gear for accelerating, flats and gradual uphills.


More technique videos
Overview of All Three Techniques:    • Three Basic Skate Ski Techniques Expl...  
V1:    • Basic Skate Ski Technique: V1/Offset  
V2 Alternate:    • Basic Skate Ski Technique: V2 Alterna...  
V2:    • Basic Skate Ski Technique: V2  



Filmed in the Methow Valley.