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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?
Nordic skiing: The Scandinavian tradition of skiing, which includes cross-country skiing as one of its disciplines, is referred to by this name. Skiing XC: Cross-country is commonly abbreviated as XC when referring to the sport. Touring on skis: Cross-country skiing in mountainous terrain, in which skiers traverse uphill and downhill to explore backcountry areas, is frequently referred to by this term. Langlauf: Cross-country skiing is frequently referred to as a "langlauf," which translates to "long run," in German-speaking regions. Skiing in a traditional manner: One of the two primary approaches to cross-country skiing, along with skate skiing, is the classic style. Cross-country skiing can be distinguished from skate skiing by referring to it as "skiing in the classic style."
What is cross-country skiing?
Skiing across basically flat terrain
