Skiing - cross-country, 2.5 mph (light)

This activity burns approximately 460 calories per hour

Skiing at higher speeds on cross-country skis demands more energy, especially if you ascend steep hills. The number of calories that you consume while skiing depends on your pace, efficiency and, more importanly, your total body weight. Light cross-country skiing burns approximately 232 calories in 30 minutes for a 150-pound man.