Engadin Ski Marathon Plans Expansion

Engadin Ski Marathon Plans Expansion

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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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Benefits of Cross Country Skiing, Known and Hidden

Benefits of Cross Country Skiing, Known and Hidden

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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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Night Ski Racing Is King

Night Ski Racing Is King

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The outgoing season o 2016/17 was the year when the popularity of night/dark racing has exploded. It's not like the nordic racing enthusiasts the world over didn't figure out how to put their silvas and petzls to good use before, but the future historians would likely name the last season as the one when night skiing became a true sport. Because the last year two of the most popular cross country skiing festivals in the world both were nocturnal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1BD5WWv8YA First Vasalappet franchise gave birth to NattVassan, arguably the most challenging Judge for yourself – instead of the usual for Vasaloppet's checkpoint per every 10 kilometers, only one, halfway through the 90 kilometer course was organized ( with a few more basic feedstations along the way). Instead, all the participants were…
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