The history of summer cross-country skiing in the Czech Republic
What did summer skiing and training look like in the Czech Republic when there wasn’t enough funding to travel to glaciers or ski tunnels?
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History, news, and trends – the development and future of roller skis
What did roller skis look like in the beginning, and where is the development heading? We look back, examine the current state of roller skis, and explore emerging trends.
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The history of cross-country skiing – From ancient trails to modern racecourses
Summer is just around the corner, and elite skiers are soon kicking off their high-volume training in preparation for next season’s Olympics or the upcoming Ski Classics challenges. Recreational skiers are following suit, hoping that the coming winter will bring better snow conditions. Right now, as the summer training season begins, it’s an excellent time to pause and look back at our history— how did this beloved sport of ours begin, and what is skiing really all about?
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The history of cross-country skiing and Vasaloppet
The new year has begun, and the skiing season has been underway since November. Marathon skiers and recreational skiers here in Finland usually start their “competitive season” only later this month or next month. This is a good time of year to pause and reflect on how our beloved sport originated. There is an abundance of information online and on Wikipedia, so here is a summary of the history of our sport.
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Skiing Through History: The Saga Of Birkebeinerrennet
Birkebeinerrennet next Saturday, March 18, is, along with Vasaloppet in Sweden, the most prestigious and legendary race as it is the biggest ski race in Norway, which is the mecca of cross-country skiing and has a long history and an intriguing tale upon which it has been founded.
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Delphine Claudel Is Making History
Sunday, January 8, 2023, is and will remain the date on which a French woman won a cross-country skiing World Cup stage for the first time. Indeed, after being third in 2021 and 2022 on this same last stage of Tour de Ski, Claudel did it in 2023 by winning this mythical climb.
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