Speed skiing.
skiers use jumps (also called kickers or launches) or rails to do Freestyle skiing
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
It can also be called Nordic Skiing...
Yes, they are. That's why it's called Alpine skiing!
Heli skiing is done during the winter months because you need snow. Which is why it is called skiing. Exactly when, I do not know. I am not an expert on skiing.
Poles
Skiing
'Sticks' used to ski are called skiing poles.
Skiing
Sondre Norheim is being called the father of modern skiing.
Turning!