Vasaloppet is a long distance cross-country ski race (ski marathon) held in Dalecarlia, Sweden, annually on the first Sunday of March. It is the oldest, the longest, and the biggest cross-country ski race in the world. In the 80th race held on March 7, 2004 some 15,500 skiers competed in the main event, which is held over a distance of 90 kilometres between the village of Sälen and town of Mora. A total of more than 40,000 participated in one of the seven different races held during the first week of March. The race was started in 19 ...

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• Vasaloppet - History
• Vasaloppet - Sister Races
• Vasaloppet - Winners

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A sister race to the Swedish Vasaloppet is held annually on the 3rd Sunday of February in Mora, MN, USA. The American Vasaloppet features a 35K and 58K skate, a 42K classical race, and many other events in and around the town of Mora. The first place male and female racers in the American Vasaloppet win a trip to compete in the Swedish Vasaloppet. The Swedish Vasaloppet is a member race of the Worldloppet Ski Federation, a serie ...

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Vasaloppet, Vasaloppet - History, Vasaloppet - Sister Races, Vasaloppet - Winners

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Vasa may refer to more than one article: The House of Vasa, older Swedish spelling Wasa (Polish Waza), was a family of the medieval Swedish nobility, which was the royal house of Sweden 1523-1654 and of Poland 1587-1668. The dynasty took its name after a heraldic charge, usually referred to as the Vase. A number of other things called "Vasa" or "Wasa" have been named after this dynasty. Vasa, the Swedish name of the city of Vaasa in Finland. Vasa County, a historic coun ...

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Cross-country skiing (also known as XC skiing) is a winter sport popular in many countries with large snowfields, primarily Northern Europe and Canada. However, the popularity of the sport is quickly growing in the United States. Cross-country skiing as a sport is part of the Nordic skiing family, which also includes ski jumping, and a combination sport of cross-country skiing and ski jumping called Nordic combined. Free-technique cross-country skiing is also the method of locomotion in the combination sport of Biathlon, ...

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• Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport
• Cross-country skiing - Sports events
• Cross-country skiing - History
• Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles
• Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots
• Cross-country skiing - NNN
• Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil
• Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot
• Cross-country skiing - Waxes
• Cross-country skiing - Glide wax
• Cross-country skiing - Kick wax
• Cross-country skiing - Klister
• Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis
• Cross-country skiing - Styles
• Cross-country skiing - Classic
• Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating
• Cross-country skiing - Telemark
• Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing
• Cross-country skiing - Notes

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Only one event per country can be included. There are currently 14 races, spread amongst Europe, America, Asia and Australia: Europe: Birkebeinerrennet (Norway) Dolomitenlauf (Austria) Engadin Skimarathon (Switzerland) Finlandia-hiihto (Finland) Jizerská padesátka (Czech Republic) König Ludwig Lauf (Germany) Marcialonga (Italy) Tartu Maraton (Estonia) La Transjurassienne (France) Vasaloppet (Sweden) America: American Birkebeiner (USA) Keskinada Loppet (Canada) Asia: See also:

Worldloppet Ski Federation, Worldloppet Ski Federation - Locations, Worldloppet Ski Federation - Racing distances, Worldloppet Ski Federation - Worldloppet Master

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Gustav Eriksson (Vasa) descended from Birgitta Gustafsdotter (Sture), the sister of childless Regent Sten Sture the Elder who had died in 1503 when Gustav was a baby. According to genealogical research, Birgitta and Sten Sture (and consequently also Gustav Vasa) descended from King Sverker II of Sweden, through King Sverker's granddaughter Benedikte Sunesdotter (who was married to Svantepolk Knutsson, son of Duke of Reval). The Vasa family belonged to the highest level of hereditary Swedish nobility (högfrälse) and they possessed some weal ...

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Gustav I of Sweden, Gustav I of Sweden - Early life, Gustav I of Sweden - Reformation, Gustav I of Sweden - Further reign, Gustav I of Sweden - End of his reign, Gustav I of Sweden - Heritage, Gustav I of Sweden - Gallery, Gustav I of Sweden - Family

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There are three main styles used in cross-country skiing. Specially adapted equipment is available to suit each. The Classic style was the first technique that was used and although not the fastest (in the same way as the breaststroke swimming technique) it is still used today by many, especially beginners, as it tends to be the easiest to learn. However, this technique takes many years to perfect. The skating style, developed as a result of racing and is harder to learn but once mastered the skiers can travel much faster. Sk ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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Prince Carl Philip has been a scout and is fond of outdoor life. He is keen on sport and athletics; especially football, swimming, and skiing. In 2003, he completed the historic Swedish "Vasaloppet", the longest cross country ski race in the world. Carl Philip also has a passion for car racing (something he has partly "inherited" from his uncle Prince Bertil, who had a great love for cars and racing as well) and has a license to compete. ...

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Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Education, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Leisure Persuits & Activities, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Military Duties, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Designing & Charity, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Marriage Speculations, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Extra

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There are three main styles used in cross-country skiing. Specially adapted equipment is available to suit each. The Classic style was the first technique that was used and although not the fastest (in the same way as the breaststroke swimming technique) it is still used today by many, especially beginners, as it tends to be the easiest to learn. However, this technique takes many years to perfect. The skating style, developed as a result of racing and is harder to learn but once mastered the skiers can travel much faster. Sk ...

See also:

Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - Sports events, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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There are a wide variety of waxes for Nordic Skiing. The waxes can be classified into three main categories: glide waxes, kick waxes, and klisters. Cross-country skiing - Glide wax. Glide waxes are used to make a ski glide faster, and are applied by ironing onto the ski. Glide waxes range widely in price, depending on quality; racing waxes can be very expensive, over $200 per pair at the national level. They are generally in the form of blocks, though they can be found as powders or li ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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The skis are long and thin, to distribute the weight of the skier and allow the skier to move quickly. Typical ski dimensions are 2 metres in length, about 5 centimetres in width and one to four centimetres in thickness, depending on the ski brand and which point of the ski is measured. As in downhill skiing, cross-country skiers carry two poles, usually made of aluminium or fiberglass. More expensive poles are made of graphite or some other light material. Poles have a spike at the end to provide a fixed pivot when the pole penetrate ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - Sports events, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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Three different binding systems are used in modern cross-country skiing: NNN (New Nordic Norm) – including the new R4 NIS variant SNS (Salomon Nordic System) Profil SNS  Pilot Older styled, "three-pin" bindings (of the "rat trap" variety) are still used by backcountry enthusiasts. Cross-country skiing - NNN. New Nordic Norm (NNN) bindings, made by Rottefella, Rossignol, and Atomic, can range from BC (Backcountry) to the R3 Skate and R3 Classic to the ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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The skis are long and thin, to distribute the weight of the skier and allow the skier to move quickly. Typical ski dimensions are 2 metres in length, about 5 centimetres in width and one to four centimetres in thickness, depending on the ski brand and which point of the ski is measured. As in downhill skiing, cross-country skiers carry two poles, usually made of aluminium or fiberglass. More expensive poles are made of graphite or some other light material. Poles have a spike at the end to provide a fixed pivot when the pole penetrate ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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Cross-country skiing originated in Scandinavian countries in prehistoric times. It may have also been practiced by Native Americans for similar lengths of time, although the Norwegian emigrants Snowshoe Thompson and Jackrabbit Johannsen are widely credited for introducing the sport to North America. The sport has been used by explorers by means of transport, and all Scandinavian armies train their infantry on skis for winter operations. Traditionally, all of the equipment was made of natural materials: wooden skis and bamboo poles wit ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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After seizing power, the previous Archbishop Gustav Trolle, who at the time held to a post of some kind of chancellor, was exiled from the country. Gustav sent a message to the pope requesting the acceptance of a new archbishop selected by Gustav himself: Johannes Magni. The Pope sent back his decision demanding the unlawful expulsion of Archbishop Gustav Trolle to be reverted, and that the archbishop was to be reinstated. Here Sweden's remote geographical location proved to have a marked impact—for the former Archbishop had been al ...

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Gustav I of Sweden, Gustav I of Sweden - Early life, Gustav I of Sweden - Reformation, Gustav I of Sweden - Further reign, Gustav I of Sweden - End of his reign, Gustav I of Sweden - Heritage, Gustav I of Sweden - Gallery, Gustav I of Sweden - Family

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As a hobby, cross-country skiing may be viewed as a kind of "bushwalking on skis", where skiers tackle trails of various lengths and difficulties. Some skiers stay out for extended periods using tents and equipment similar to bushwackers, whereas others take relatively short trips from ski resorts. As a sport, cross-country skiing is one of the most difficult endurance sports, as its motions use every major muscle group and it (along with rowing and swimming) is one of the sports that burn the most calories per hour in execution. Succ ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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Today, there are several types of cross-country competitive events, involving races of various types and lengths, as well as biathlon, involving a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The Winter Olympics, the FIS World Championships and the FIS World Cup events have long been a showcase for the world's fastest cross country skiers. There are also special distance ski races, sometimes called ski marathons, like Vasaloppet in Sweden and Birkebeinerrennet in Norway. The skiing styles in these races might be fixed, or, ...

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Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - Sports events, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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Cross-country skiing originated in Scandinavian countries in prehistoric times. It may have also been practiced by Native Americans for similar lengths of time, although the Norwegian emigrants Snowshoe Thompson and Jackrabbit Johannsen are widely credited for introducing the sport to North America. The sport has been used by explorers by means of transport, and all Scandinavian armies train their infantry on skis for winter operations. Traditionally, all of the equipment was made of natural materials: wooden skis and bamboo poles wit ...

See also:

Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing - The hobby and the sport, Cross-country skiing - Sports events, Cross-country skiing - History, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: skis and poles, Cross-country skiing - Equipment: bindings/boots, Cross-country skiing - NNN, Cross-country skiing - SNS Profil, Cross-country skiing - SNS Pilot, Cross-country skiing - Waxes, Cross-country skiing - Glide wax, Cross-country skiing - Kick wax, Cross-country skiing - Klister, Cross-country skiing - Waxless skis, Cross-country skiing - Styles, Cross-country skiing - Classic, Cross-country skiing - Free/Skating, Cross-country skiing - Telemark, Cross-country skiing - Summer skiing, Cross-country skiing - Notes

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The very shy Carl Philip is glad that the majority of the Swedish media focus on his sisters. However, his good looks have not gone unnoticed. In recent years, he has become a huge gay icon in Sweden (there have been reports of some gay bars in Sweden having his picture hung on the walls). The Prince admitted he was a bit surprised at the attention from the gay community, but that he found it very flattering. Some liken his looks to Orlando Bloom's. In 2004 when the Prince turned 25, he was honoured with a congratulatory call on the C ...

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Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Education, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Leisure Persuits & Activities, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Military Duties, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Designing & Charity, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Marriage Speculations, Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland - Extra

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