r/xcountryskiing

Community Overview

About r/xcountryskiing

Welcome to the subreddit dedicated to cross-country skiing, the best winter sport around.

The community at a glance

r/xcountryskiing is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers with roughly 94K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Skiing topic page and the 9th largest community in the Action Sports topic page.

Roughly 4K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Skiing, Ski, and Xc. Product recommendations often mention skis and wax.

On Reddit
Established 2011
94K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +4K members
Growth: +4.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 395 members
  • 2014: 597 members
  • 2015: 670 members
  • 2016: 589 members
  • 2017: 602 members
  • 2018: 925 members
  • 2019: 1K members
  • 2020: 19K members
  • 2021: 37K members
  • 2023: 23K members
  • 2024: 2K members
  • 2025: 4K members
  • 2026: 3K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 0 members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 33 members
  • Oct: 104 members
  • Nov: 441 members
  • Dec: 807 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 431 members
  • Apr: 133 members
  • May: 60 members
  • Jun: 11 members

Topics

  • Skiing
    145 posts in the past month
    #1
    Skiing
    145
  • Ski
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Ski
    36
  • Xc
    34 posts in the past month
    #3
    Xc
    34
  • Equipment
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Equipment
    34
  • Gear
    27 posts in the past month
    #5
    Gear
    27

Product recommendations

  • skis
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best skis I can get at this moment?
    2. Best skis for ungroomed trails & occasional off-trail
    3. Getting into classic races this winter. Would need some pointers on which set of skis are best for me.
    #1
    skis
    What are the best skis I can get at this moment? · Best skis for ungroomed trails & occasional off-trail · Getting into classic races this winter. Would need some pointers on which set of skis are best for me.
    6
  • wax
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best glide wax for classic skiing
    2. Best NF Glide Waxes for Junior Racing
    3. Best videos for how to wax and recommendations for wax kit
    #2
    wax
    Best glide wax for classic skiing · Best NF Glide Waxes for Junior Racing · Best videos for how to wax and recommendations for wax kit
    4

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/xcountryskiing for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/xcountryskiing free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/xcountryskiing have?
Roughly 94K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/xcountryskiing on?
r/xcountryskiing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/xcountryskiing cover?
On the Hive Index, r/xcountryskiing is organized under Adrenaline Junkies, Skiiers.
How do I join r/xcountryskiing?
You can join r/xcountryskiing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.