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It is centuries old, exact origins unknown. Widely attributed to ancient Norsemen who began gliding on long flat boards to cross vast snow covered distances more quickly. They called this mode of travel "shee" or "skee." Norseman who had to deal with downhill sections carried a stick -- the first ski pole -- which they dragged between their legs as a primitive brake.
Lift served downhill skiing evolved in Europe prior to World War I, and became popular in the USA in the 1930s. Cross country and downhill skiing did not become thought of as separate sports in this country until Hannes Schneider brought the Arlberg method to North Conway NH in the late 1930s.
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Which country this sport skiing begin?
It started on a Navy Ship off the coast of Scotland after a blizzard in 1283
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.
What is Olympic cross-country skiing?
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.
When did freestyle skiing begin?
1922
What is croos country skiing?
Cross-country skiing is a sport of skiing over the countryside rather than on downhill runs.
Is nordic downhill skiing?
No, nordic skiing is same as cross-country skiing.
What year did skiing begin as a sport?
1283
Which country did skiing come from?
Skiing originally comes from Norway.
What country does the word skiing come from?
Skiing is originally from Norway.
What are three types of skiing you could participate in?
Water skiing, Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, freestyle skiing, ski jumping, so on.
What is the same as cross country skiing?
Crosscountry skiing, otherwise called Nordic skiing or XC skiing, is a colder time of year sport that includes skiing across significant distances over fluctuated landscape. Nordic skiing is the name given to it because it was first practiced in Scandinavia and other Nordic countries during the winter as a means of transportation. Crosscountry skiing varies from downhill skiing in that it includes skiing on compliment territory, and the skis are longer and more slender, permitting the skier to skim over the snow as opposed to cut turns. It is a popular winter exercise and endurance sport that is enjoyed by both recreational and competitive skiers.
What is cross-country skiing?
Skiing across basically flat terrain
