Competing in Cross-country SkiingDiscusses the techniques of cross-country skiing, the equipment and its upkeep, cross-country races and how to prepare for them, and champions of the sport. |
Contents
IN SCANDINAVIA SKIING MEANS CROSSCOUNTRY | 5 |
WHY NOT BEGIN TRAINING? | 17 |
RACING | 56 |
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