Twice during the 7.5 km course the competitor must stop and fire 5 shots at a designated target. Blind and partially sighted competitors shoot with the help of an electrical acoustic device. Every missed shot results in a time penalty. An athlete's equipment will depend on their disability. Athletes with lower limb disabilities who are unable to compete standing use a sit-ski or chair ski.
Athletes compete in a sitting position while seated on a chair equipped with two skis.
The sit skiers poles are shortened relative to their seated position. Skiers who compete standing do not require any equipment modifications. Hakuba Village is located 39 km from the Paralympic Village and is the venue for Cross Country Skiing. With mountains 3,000 metres high, Hakuba Village lies at the foot of the Japan Alps and the Mountains of Hakuba. Ice Sledge Hockey Aqua Wing in Nagano City Ice Sledge Hockey is played by athletes who have lower limb disabilities.