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| | Cross-country skiing - Nordic Challenge UK Ltd |
 | | Cross-country, or 'Nordic', skiing evolved from a practical need to move across snow-covered terrain. |
 | | Modern Nordic skiing comprises several disciplines, all of which are very popular today; cross-country skiing, ski touring, telemark skiing and biathlon - www.britishbiathlon.com. |
 | | Although most of the principles of cross-country skiing are the same as those applied to the downhill, or Alpine, sport (for example turning, stopping, balancing, weight distribution and transfer) the significant difference between the two disciplines lies in the design, shape and function of the skis. |
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