it depends. there could be up to 200 people in a non world cup race
The non world cup races can have much more people than that. Vasaloppet has around 50.000 competitors spread over one week. The main race is limited to 16.000 competitors. Vasaloppet goes from Sälen to Mora in Sweden and is 90 km long.
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'downhill'While it may seem obvious that all skiing would be downhill, nevertheless there is a sporting race in skiing that is specifically called 'downhill' skiing, or the 'downhill' event. This race has very few turns, as opposed to the skiing 'slalom' event, which is also downhill, but has a zigzag course with many turns.
If you are recreationally skiing, then no, it is not a race. It is a chance to have fun. Remember that staying in control and skiing safely is more important than going fast. However, there is a division of alpine skiing that focuses on racing.
A birkie is a kind of American cross-country skiing race.
There are some senior citizens who play but not many.
Since its beginning of popularity in the 1960's, only 54 people have died while heli-skiing. Many countries have heli-ski associations, as it is gaining in popularity.
Most people go water skiing for the fun of it.
like about 43 people.
No, ski cross is where you race against other skiers at the same time. Freestyle skiing is where skiers to jumps and tricks.
it is alpine
Before it erupted in 1980, many people had lodges there and many people enjoyed skiing there.
As skiing is a seasonal occupation and sport- the question does not apply as you have worded it. yearly- well it could be looked up.