Nordic skiing
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Nordic skiing encompasses the various types of skiing in which the toe of the ski boot is fixed to the binding in a manner that allows the heel to rise off the ski, unlike alpine skiing, where the boo
Anna Haag in the women's 10 km classic race at the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo, Norway.
Wilderness cross-country skiing in Alaska.
Jurij Tepeš during team competition of FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 2012 in Vikersund, Norway.
Telemark skiing
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Telemark skiing is a skiing technique that combines elements of Alpine and Nordic skiing, using the rear foot to keep balance while pushing on the front foot to create a carving turn on downhill skis
Nordic skiing
…off the ski, unlike alpine skiing, where the boot is attached to the ski from toe to heel. Recreational disciplines include cross-country skiing and Telemark skiing. Olympic events are competitive cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined — an event combining cross-country skiing and ski jumping. The…
Skier demonstrating Telemark skiing technique during freeride descent.
The Telemark FIS Classic competition is the most demanding Telemark race discipline, combining speed, endurance, and technical mastery.
The Telemark FIS Parallel Sprint race combines the elegance of Telemark skiing with thrilling head-to-head competition. Skiers demonstrate powerful free heel skiing technique, agility, and speed as they race side by side in this dynamic event.