Adventurous Training - Nordic Skiing

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 bushwalkers/hikers, whereas others take relatively short trips from ski resorts on maintained trails.

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. Modern cross-country ski competition is experiencing a revolution that is resulting in greater compatibility with audiences which began with the addition of the Sprint event to the World Cup and Olympic competitions.

Biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting

Just one day after New Years the ULOTC Nordic ski teams headed off to the South of France for three weeks training and competition. One of the most arduous yet most rewarding expeditions Officer Cadets can take part in...

Exercise spartan hike is a major training and sporting event for ULOTC cadets.

Spartan Hike, usually around 05 - 24 January, the OTC will be taking a male & Female team this year to compete at both nordic and biathlon skiing. the 6th to the 12th will be the training camp and the 13th to 23rd will be the competition. it will take place in serre chevalier in the french alps this year and the cost of the expedition will be around £6000 along with grants and other money i can raise it should come in at a cost of about £120.00 per cadet if anyone is interested could they please email the remepsi.

Spartan Hike 2005 Page

Spartan Hike Photos

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