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Definition of Cross-country skiing
1. Noun. The sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill).
Definition of Cross-country skiing
1. Noun. An endurance sport and method of getting about involving travelling on skis, uphill as well as downhill . ¹
2. Noun. A leisure activity using cross-country skis and ski poles for traversing natural terrain during winter. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross-country Skiing
Literary usage of Cross-country skiing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Don Young, Marjorie Young (1999)
"The cross-country skiing season generally runs from Thanksgiving to Easter.
For current skiing conditions, contact the park's snow phone: « 916/926-8686. ..."
2. Adventure Guide to the Chesapeake Bay by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2000)
"Cross-Country Skiing More than 12 miles of trails in Savage River State ...
Although the Monroe Run Trail is sometimes suggested for cross-country skiing ..."
3. Adventure Guide Germany by Henk Bekker (2005)
"Cross-Country Skiing The Füssen area is considered one of the best in Germany
... It allows cross-country skiing at a high altitude with wonderful views and ..."
4. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"Auronzo di Cadore and Misurina are part of Cortina's circuit on the Dolomiti
Superski network and thus are well connected by bus. Cross-Country Skiing: ..."
5. The Trans Canada Trail in Quebec by Yves Seguin, Jean Pare (2004)
"P6 [Km 2O] This paying parking lot (from mid-May to mid- October and during winter
for cross-country skiing) is located near the Domaine Mackenzie-King. ..."
6. Montreal by Ulysses Travel Guides Staff (2004)
"Cross-Country Skiing Montreal is full of places that are easily accessible by
bus or metro where you can enjoy lovely skiing excursions in settings that ..."
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