It began, they say, more than a century ago as a training exercise for Norwegian soldiers. That goes a long way toward explaining how cross country skiing and riflery met. The result is biathlon, the only sport that involves wax and led. Lake Placid is one of the few places you can experience this captivating sport! Biathlon is a physically demanding sport and for our summer Discovery program we get your heart pumping with aerobic activity such as biking or hiking, then we take you to the range for the intense precision of rifle marksmanship.
Due to the current temps, there has been no grooming in the last 24 hours.