Skiing calorie burn
Estimated burn
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories does a day of skiing burn?
A 75 kg skier doing general resort skiing burns roughly 400-500 kcal/hr while actively skiing. Across a typical day with 4-5 hours of active skiing (the rest being lifts, breaks and lunch), that's approximately 1,800-2,500 kcal — though it varies hugely with terrain, ability and how much you push.
Does cross-country skiing burn more than downhill?
Significantly more — cross-country skiing is one of the highest calorie-burning activities measured, often 700-1,100+ kcal/hr at a vigorous pace, because it continuously engages the whole body against resistance. Downhill skiing is more intermittent (gravity does much of the work on descents).