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Submitted by chaletsavoy on 15 November 2010 - 1:03pm.

Essentially “cross-country classic” is a walking action with active use of the sticks which develops into a dynamic gliding action with training and practise. The skis remain parallel and in the track’s groves. We call this the “diagonal stride” By the late 70’s racers were experimenting with a different manoeuvre which was to result in a veritable cross-country ski revolution. Mainly in the turns one ski was placed outside the track at an angle with the tip facing ...

learning skate in Italy on Mont Blanc Winter Activity week

One Big Climb Update - Arrived Khatmandu met the team

Submitted by pburrell on 15 November 2010 - 10:50am.

Arrived Khatmandu met the team and discussed concerns, hopes, worries, kit and sport over supper. Off to airport early morning only to have a frustrating day listening to announcements of cancelled flights due to bad weather at Lukla. So another night in Khatmandu repacking and checking kit and more talk of all things Nepalese, African water pumps, the pros and cons of international raoming and sim cards and yes more sports as caught the highlights of the England Australia rugby at Twickenham...

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Submitted by chaletsavoy on 13 November 2010 - 10:58am.

As well as using skis to travel across snowy terrain they were also used for hunting and eventually by the military. In 1564 Swedish soldiers equipped with skis conquered the city of Trondheim, arriving before the Norwegians who were travelling on foot. It was not considered a sport until the second half of 19th century. The very first competition is considered to have occurred in Tromsö, Norway, in 1843. A major development was the grooming of trails. This preparation started with ...

Val Ferret. On Mont Blanc Winter Activity Week

Val Ferret. One of the best looking groups ever!

Submitted by chaletsavoy on 10 November 2010 - 12:02pm.

The winter brochure features cross-country skiing which is Nordic skiing.
So Exodus guests frequently ask what the is difference between Nordic and
cross-country skiing.   Basically there are several types of of cross-country
skiing and these in turn are types of Nordic skiing which includes ski touring,
track skiing, skate skiing, and telemarking.    I was planning on putting in a
few blogs developing this theme.    Here’s a starter.   Nordi...

Submitted by chaletsavoy on 9 November 2010 - 2:37pm.

Sorry, Elaine has corrected my horrendous spelling on last entry. Our Exodus guests weren't "meddling" with slopes bur more "medal" hopes! Apologies. Have put some pics showing the valley trails on my photo album....