In Upstate New York, Lack Of Snow Creates A Paradise For Nordic Skaters

By Brian Mann

The lack of snow in upstate New York has created a paradise for skaters — most specifically, Nordic skaters. It is a little-known sport in the U.S., involving long blades designed to speed over rough lakes and rivers. NPR meets some Nordic skaters who cover 30 to 40 miles of wilderness ice in a day.

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Source:: http://www.npr.org/2016/03/07/469545426/in-upstate-new-york-lack-of-snow-creates-a-paradise-for-nordic-skaters?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports