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Cross-country skiing which is also known as Langlauf, is a winter sport in which Skiers tackle trails of various lengths and difficulties, ranging from 1km sprints to 50km pursuits, some events involve overnight camping stops.
Location
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport popular in many countries, where there are large snowfields.
Ability
As a sport, cross-country skiing is one of the most difficult endurance sports, as its motions use every major muscle group and it is one of the sports that burn the most calories per hour in execution.
Description
As a sport Nordic Cross-country skiing events can be mass start, pursuit or relays. skiers use a combination of skiing techniques classic, skating and telemarking.
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Related Activities
Biathlon 25, Skijoring 562.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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