... is an Olympic winter sport which combines competitive, free technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship. The combination of these two very contradictory disciplines in the same competition presents an athlete with a very demanding challenge.

Biathlon is a low impact, aerobic sport that can be enjoyed year round by athletes as young as 8 years old.   The sport of biathlon is a safe and challenging way to develop fitness while having fun and learning new skills.

Lake Superior Biathlon is a recently reactivated club heading into its third season.  Our regular winter biathlon practices are held on a four lane shooting range owned by The Thunder Bay District Fish and Game Association, and have access to adjoining ski trails maintained by the Tapiola (Findlandia) Ski Club.  Lake Superior Biathlon is part of a thriving biathlon community which began in the mid 1960’s and held annual biathlon competitions up until the early 1990’s.