SKI ARCHERY
Ski Archery is a combination of Archery and Nordic cross-country skiing. It takes its origin in the Scandinavian countries hundreds of years ago. The most ancient pictures showing a skier carrying a bow are found through the work of the Norwegian Claus Magnus, circa 1540. The characters were represented in shooting position with a very short recurve bow.
Ski Archery saw a rebirth in Italy in the mid-1980s. Since then, it has gone through many changes and modifications that have brought it to the current rules. World Archery (WA) recognized Ski Archery in 1991. The sport is becoming popular in Italy, France, USA, Germany, Ukraine, Slovenia, Russia and Japan. One of the objectives is to gain more top level athletes and countries participating.
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) and WA had built a partnership to develop the discipline. As of the (northern) winter season 2006, WA has become the international governing body for Ski Archery. International events are being organized every winter.
As is the case with Letterbox Hybrid caches, please do not take the stamp and ink pad from the cache. These items are not swag! Please watch your step as there are a few hidden branches down beneath the snow that could trip you up.
The theme for the 2014 Cold Cache Series involves WINTER SPORTS of various types, both Olympic and not. These caches will only be available from January 1st through March 31st. Get 'em while they're ho--err--COLD!