27Apr 2017 by DS News Team
Engadin Ski Marathon Plans Expansion

Engadin Ski Marathon Plans Expansion

Money & Finance, Newsfeed, Travel & Mass Sport
In a proof that there's never enough of a good thing, the organizers of , arguably, the world's glitziest ski marathon are thinking further expansion. With some 13000 participants each year, the Engadin Ski Marathon is already a poster child of how to make cross country skiing attractive for the masses – and profitable for the hosting region. Now the organizers of the Swiss event want to build it up even stronger, turning a series of one-off events into the full “Engadin marathon week” The Frauenlauf (“Women's Race) has already been in existence for quite some time – and this year some 500 people took part in the inaugural Night Race. Party after the Engadin marathon finish Clearly, the Engadin bosses take an inspiration from the ever-growing success of the…
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26Apr 2017 by DS News Team
Ride Like a Skiing Star

Ride Like a Skiing Star

Leaders, Money & Finance, Newsfeed
The skiers drive a lot - and we mean a lot. Between competitions and training venues, an average elite skier clocks tens of thousands of kilometers per season. For many, their cars become like a second home – or, more likely, the first one, as the skiers are more likely to seat in a car, than at the home couches. The ideal skier's car needs to be a) spacious – because, you know, all that gear b) snow-already – which in practice means a four-wheel drive c) fuel sipping – because who wants to pay $$$$$ for gasoline? We looked at some of the ride choices the world leading skiers made. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTPHRzNlDrt Here's Heidi Weng posing by her customized Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design, given to the skier by the Bilia…
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24Apr 2017 by DS News Team
Two Silvers, Bronze – But No Coin For Kalla

Two Silvers, Bronze – But No Coin For Kalla

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Charlotte Kalla might be the biggest Swedish star of the recent World Championship in Lahti, but she ain't getting a financial reward for her performance from the country's skiing federation. Despite winning two individual medals and a silver as a part of the women's relay race, Kalla did not fulfill conditions for getting the bonus and is set to lose some 100.000 SEK ( about 10000 Euros/US dollars) she would otherwise be entitled to. Swedish team manager Johan Sares explains why: “The bonuses are part of åkaravtalet and go to the skiers participating in our training groups. Charlotte knows it full well” The åkaravtalet mentioned is a form of a contract that stipulates skiers' participation not only in training but in various “extracurricular activities” in the interests of team sponsors.…
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24Apr 2017 by DS News Team
Benefits of Cross Country Skiing, Known and Hidden

Benefits of Cross Country Skiing, Known and Hidden

Newsfeed, Travel & Mass Sport
Dear new friend, The very fact that you're on this page tells us that you're ready, willing and, hopefully, able to join us in our favorite sport and pastime. Welcome on board! Before you start, let's strengthen your resolve by quickly going through main benefits and advantages of cross country skiing. Skiing you burn more calories than doing any other sport – bar none. Skiing is a unique combination of cardio-vascular and muscular activites. It is a "Total Workout" extraordinaire. Literally every major muscle group is involved in propelling you forward or keeping you balanced. Skiing is a low-impact sport – your joints, especially those of knees and feet, will thank you. The best part – our sport is practiced exclusively outdoors, in the forest and the hills You have,…
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23Apr 2017 by DS News Team
Skiing Fun, Siberian Style

Skiing Fun, Siberian Style

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What is going on on this Instagram post of Alexander Bessmertnykh, Holmenkollen 50k's bronze medalist of this year and one of top classic style ski racers of the last season? Did he join the Russian Mafia? Is he training for “military duathlon” of skiing and pistol shooting? Or is it a start gun and, being the guest of honor, Bessmertnykh just sent hundrds of revelers down piste in what is billed as the “World Biggest Bikini Snowboarding Fest” at the Sheregesh ski resort, Kemerovo Oblast Although we are a dedicated cross country skiing site, a towering presence of Alexander Bessmertnykh gives us an excuse we need to share the best moments of that snowboarders' paradise meet-upsun. Grelka Fest 2017 Click Here For More Visuals [jr_instagram id="8"]
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