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Why is skiing called skiing?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/20/2022

Skiing was invented in Scandinavia where they used to speak Norse, the word skiing comes from the old Norse word skíð which translates as a stick of wood

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∙ 14y ago

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Speed skiing.

What did freestyle skiing use to be called?

skiers use jumps (also called kickers or launches) or rails to do Freestyle skiing

What is the technical term for the sport of cross country skiing?

It can also be called Nordic Skiing...

Are Alps ideal for Alpine Skiing?

Yes, they are. That's why it's called Alpine skiing!

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Poles

What is half of a biathlon called?

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when is a good time to go heli skiing?

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Turning!

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