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cross-country skiing
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cross-country skiing

Skiing in open country over rolling, hilly terrain. It originated in Scandinavia as a means of travel as well as recreation. The skies used are longer, narrower, and lighter than those used in Alpine skiing, and bindings allow more heel movement. The standard lengths of international races range from 10 to 50 km (6.2–31 mi) for men and 5 to 30 km (3.1–18.6 mi) for women. It has been included on the Olympics program since the first Winter Olympics in 1924.



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In between these two organizations is the DEM which, according to Denise Morrissey of the Walden Pond State Reservation, aims to preserve a balance between the conservation and historic values of Walden and the active recreational uses of Walden Pond and Walden Woods for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and crosscountry skiing.
The officials forecast "shortages" in opportunities for such activities as sightseeing, pool swimming, and crosscountry skiing.
 
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