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.
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Olympic cross-country skiing is many people racing to see who can get to the finish line faster by cross-country skiing, or skiing on flat land.
slalom
A birkie is a kind of American cross-country skiing race.
There are some senior citizens who play but not many.
Well 4.4 million people snowboard there
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.