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What kind of event is Super G?
It is actually an alpine skiing event. It is combining downhill skiing with navigation with Slalom Courses. It is one of the most intense skiing contests.
What is the difference betwn alpine and downhill skiing?
This is gonna be a little confusing... There are 4 events in what is called alpine or downhill ski racing Downhill Super-G GS Slalom So, alpine refers to skiing in general, whereas downhill can be used to refer to all skiing or only one event. Hope this helps :)
Where can someone go alpine skiing?
One can go alpine skiing anywhere with a steep downhill slope such as the mountains in Denver, Colorado or Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. Alpine Skiing can pretty much be done anywhere with a steep hill.
What year did Diane Gordon Lenox compete for the slalom and downhill alpine skiing events?
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Where can one purchase a Salomon alpine boot for skiing?
There are quite a few websites where an individual could purchase a Salomon alpine boot for skiing. Examples would include Salomon's official website, Ebay, and Back Country.
Who invented alpine skiing?
I think skiing started in Scandinavia as a mode of transport. Sandre Norheim of Norway is known as the father of modern skiing and was considered one of the best skiers at jumping, parallel, and Telemark style turning during the 1800's. From there, skiing was brought to the Alps and the US. Skiing might have been invented separately in China, but I'm not sure about that. Alpine skiing came around in the Alps in the 1880:s.
What is the name given to water skiing with one ski?
Slalom is the name given to water skiing with one ski.
Who has one silver in mens alpine skiing in Olympics?
Aksel Lund Svindal - NorwayIvica Kostelic - CroatiaKjetil Jansrud - NorwayBode Miller - USA
What are the events in alpine skiing?
Downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined (one downhill run followed by two slalom runs).
What are events in alpine skiing?
Downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined (one downhill run followed by two slalom runs).
What is another name for back country skiing?
Back country skiing is where one hikes to the crest of a hill, and alpines down. A type of skiing similar to back country skiing is telemark skiing. Back country skiing has no synonyms.
How many sports in the Winter Olympics 2010?
There will be a total of 86 medal events in 15 different sports. The line-up includes alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross country, skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, nordic combined, short track speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, snowboarding, and speed skating. One freestyle skiing event that's new to the Olympics this year is ski cross. In this event, four skiers race down the course at the same time. The first across the finish line wins.
