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  • Biathlon - a great activity for all!
  • Biathlon - an exciting winter sport
  • Sunday • September 8, 2024
  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Fernie Area

Biathlon is a dynamic winter Olympic sport that combines the endurance of cross-country skiing with the precision of rifle shooting.

FREE - All Welcome!

Try simulation Biathlon Shooting at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre! For this event, rifles with camera-based technology will be used. These rifles are non-projectile, but the infrared camera technology simulates shooting a biathlon rifle on a biathlon range. 

What is Biathlon?

In a typical biathlon race, competitors alternate between cross-country skiing and shooting. The skiing segments test endurance and speed, while the shooting segments demand accuracy and composure. There are various race formats, including individual, sprint, pursuit, and relay, each with its own set of rules and distances.

 

This experience is sponsored by Sport Canada, Biathlon Canada and Via Sport.

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  • 250-531-0690
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  • www.fernienordic.com/events
  • Fernie Nordic Centre at Mt Fernie Provincial Park