Skiing

Skiing is a means of transport using skis to glide on snow. Variations of purpose include basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Ski Federation (FIS).

History

Skiing has a history of almost five millennia. Although modern skiing has evolved from beginnings in Scandinavia, it may have been practiced more than 100 centuries ago in what is now China, according to an interpretation of ancient paintings.

Types of skiing

Alpine

In Alpine skiing, also known as downhill skiing, participants slide down hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It is typically practiced at ski resorts which provide services such as ski lifts, artificial snow making, snow grooming, restaurants, and ski patrol.

Nordic

Nordic skiing encompasses the various types of skiing in which the toe of the ski boot is fixed to the binding in a manner that allows the heel to rise off the ski, unlike Alpine skiing, where the boot is attached to the ski from toe to heel. Recreational disciplines include cross-country skiing and Telemark skiing.

Freestyle

Freestyle skiing is a skiing discipline comprising aerials, moguls, cross, half-pipe, slopestyle, and big air as part of the winter olympics. It can consist of a skier performing aerial flips and spins, and can include skiers sliding rails and boxes on their skis.

Equipment

Skiing can be done with minimal equipment, but most skiers use skis, ski boots, ski poles, ski helmet, ski suit, ski gloves, and ski goggles.

See also

• Snowboarding
• Ski warfare
• Skiing and Skiing Topics
• List of skiing topics

External links

• International Ski Federation
• International Olympic Committee - Alpine Skiing

Skiing Resources
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