The hottest thing on two skis: a mix of ice skating and cross-country skiing, skate skiing is taking the U.S by storm

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Ski skating is an offshoot of cross country skiing. However the technique is different and the skis are 15 cm shorter than the regular version. The new sport was started by Bill Koch who became the only US male to win the Nordic World Cup in 1982. Of the 4 mil Nordic US skiers, about half also skate ski.

Skating, Cross-country skiing, Cross country skiing

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The shape of things to come

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Ski manufacturers, inspired by the success of snowboarding, have introduced a whole new line of parabolic, or super-sidecut skis. These skis have wider tips and tails and are usually shorter. This facilitates turning and speed. Details about a few models of skis and boots are presented.

Equipment and supplies, Downhill skiing

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On ski, skate or sled: there are many ways to explore Lake Placid - the Northeast's best-kept secret

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Lake Placid, NY, set in the middle of Adirondack Park, is a winter sports mecca. The city hosted the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, and boasts hundreds of miles of cross-country ski trails. Ice skating, dogsledding and bobsledding are also popular.

Description and travel, Recreation, Winter sports, Lake Placid, New York

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