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Biathlon

Biathlon

Min number of participants 1
Age 14+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Required
Min duration 1 h
Cost High
Environment Outdoor

Cross-country ski across snowy terrain, then stop at a rifle range and steady your breathing to hit small targets precisely — the ultimate winter test of endurance, composure, and marksmanship combined.

The Essentials

Learn to control your breathing before you try to shoot, since arriving at the range still gasping from skiing makes the rifle sway with every breath and ruins your aim no matter how good your technique is. Practice the transition from skiing to shooting position deliberately, since fumbling with the rifle sling or settling into position too slowly wastes precious seconds and adds unnecessary time to your total. Master both shooting positions separately, since prone shooting relies on a stable body position while standing shooting relies almost entirely on core and arm strength, and treating them as the same skill leads to poor accuracy in one or both. Learn the penalty system for your event before competing, since some formats add time to your finish for each missed target while others require you to ski a penalty loop, and racing without knowing which one applies leads to pacing mistakes. Keep your heart rate in mind as you approach the shooting range, since slowing down slightly before you arrive gives your body a chance to stabilize and often saves more overall time than skiing at full speed right up to the mat. Clean your rifle sight and check your zero regularly, since even small dirt or a knock during a fall on the course can throw off your aim without any obvious sign that something has changed.

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