The first recorded and timed cross - country ski race is believed to have been held there, with the winner covering the three - mile [5 km] course in about 30 minutes.
Konon, pertandingan ski lintas alam yang pertama kali dicatat dan dihitung waktunya diadakan di sana, yang pemenangnya berski sejauh 5 kilometer dalam waktu sekitar 30 menit.