>>2846582
It sounds like you’re saying XC is NOT good for low grade, btw

For me lots of my hikes have long approaches so winter hiking looks like this

>xc ski as close as i can to the ascent with snow shoes on my back/sled
>stash skis, put on boots and snow shoes
>tramp up
>butt slide down
>enjoy the slightly downhill xc ski out

Sometimes it feels easier than summer hiking!!!