cross country skiing

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von cross country skiing im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: Alternative spelling of cross-country skiing; A leisure activity using cross-country skis and ski poles for traversing natural terrain during winter; An endurance sport and method of getting about involving travelling on skis, uphill as well as downhill; The sport of skiing over the countryside rather than on downhill runs. Skiing in open country over rolling, hilly terrain. It originated in Scandinavia as a means of travel as well as recreation. The skies used are longer, narrower, and lighter than those used in Alpine skiing, and bindings allow more heel movement. The standard lengths of international races range from 10 to 50 km (6.2-31 mi) for men and 5 to 30 km (3.1-18.6 mi) for women. It has been included on the Olympics program since the first Winter Olympics in 1924; the sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)