Nordic skiing
Cross-country winter sport
Nordic skiing encompasses cross-country skiing and ski jumping—disciplines originating in Scandinavia where terrain favors horizontal travel over downhill runs.
Unlike alpine skiing, Nordic skiing uses equipment that leaves the heel free, allowing a striding or skating motion across flat or rolling terrain: Nordic skiing events dominate the Winter Olympics medal count for Norway.
The capitalized form is standard, reflecting the regional origin.
Snow-gliding footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- bindingsThings that secure together
- waxPliable waterproof substance
iron · scraper · brush · cork · gaiters · headband · sunglasses · heart rate monitor
Move with effortless continuity
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- weight transferRedistribution of mass between supports
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- kickFoot-delivered strike
herringbone · snowplow · offset · tuck · climbing · descending · cornering · tempo
Of lasting excellence
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- skatingGliding on blades
- ski touringSelf-powered mountain ascent/descent
- bindingsThings that secure together
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- targetObject of pursuit
- proneInclined or face-down
- standingPosition, physical or social
accuracy · biathlete · relay · sprint · pursuit · individual · range · zeroing
Requiring free oxygen
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- VO2 maxPeak oxygen consumption rate
- interval trainingAlternating hard and easy periods
periodization · recovery · hydration · nutrition · bonking · pacing · race strategy · fitness
Path or monitored route
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- meadowGrassy field for grazing
- snowscapeWintry outdoor scene
wilderness · mountain · valley · plateau · ridge · Scandinavia · fjord · taiga
Made neat and tidy
- trackedFollowed the course of
- powderFine dry particles
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
- crustyHard-shelled, literally or figuratively
granular · windblown · snowfall · temperature · humidity · glazing
Frozen crystalline precipitation
blizzard · snowfall · powder · icy · windchill · layering · frostbite · hypothermia
Premier international football tournament
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- world championshipsPremier international title competition
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- distanceSpace between two points
skis
Snow-gliding footwear
wax · iron · scraper · brush · cork · gaiters · headband · sunglasses · heart rate monitor · skins
glide
Move with effortless continuity
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- weight transferRedistribution of mass between supports
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
kick · herringbone · snowplow · offset · tuck · climbing · descending · cornering · tempo · rhythm
classic
Of lasting excellence
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- skatingGliding on blades
- ski touringSelf-powered mountain ascent/descent
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
standing · accuracy · biathlete · relay · sprint · pursuit · individual · range · zeroing · heart rate
aerobic
Requiring free oxygen
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- VO2 maxPeak oxygen consumption rate
interval training · periodization · recovery · hydration · nutrition · bonking · pacing · race strategy · fitness · conditioning
track
Path or monitored route
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- meadowGrassy field for grazing
snowscape · wilderness · mountain · valley · plateau · ridge · Scandinavia · fjord · taiga · elevation
groomed
Made neat and tidy
crusty · granular · windblown · snowfall · temperature · humidity · glazing
snow
Frozen crystalline precipitation
ice · blizzard · snowfall · powder · icy · windchill · layering · frostbite · hypothermia · headlamp
World Cup
Premier international football tournament
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- world championshipsPremier international title competition
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
distance · relay · pursuit · bib · timing · finish line · podium
hygge
Danish concept of snugness
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, biking
- NordicNorway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland
- NorwayOslo, Bergen, Trondheim, fjord, fjords
- ScandinaviaNorway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland
- Scandinavian culturehygge, midsummer, sauna, smorgasbord, Lucia
- Nordic recreationsauna culture, saunas, snowshoeing, ice swimming, ski touring
Nordic skiingalpine skiing
Competitive mountain descent sport
downhill skiing · slalom · giant slalom · Super-G · mogul skiing
Nordic skiingdownhill skiing
Snow sport descending slopes
bobsled · luge · skeleton · ski jumping · speed skiing
Nordic skiingroller skiing
Off-season Nordic training method
trail running · hiking · cycling · swimming