nordic skier
Snowy trail athlete
A nordic skier is someone who practices nordic skiing—cross-country skiing and ski jumping, as distinguished from alpine or downhill skiing.
The term comes from Scandinavia, where skiing across flat and rolling terrain originated.
Nordic skiing emphasizes endurance and technique over speed and gravity: Nordic skiers train year-round for the winter Olympics.
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
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skiing discipline
nordic skieralpine skier
Mountain descent racer
downhill skier · downhill racer · slalom skier · freestyle skier · speed skier
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