What's the Difference Between Nordic Skiing and Cross-Country

A common question our coaches receive is, “What is the difference between Nordic skiing and cross-country skiing?” The answer is nothing. They are one and the same. However, we understand the cause for confusion. A quick internet search yields a variety of conflicting results. Each one seems to say

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