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Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow. Variations of purpose include basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Snow skiing originated several centuries ago in Scandinavia, which evolved into a major recreational and competitive sport in the early 19th century.
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine Skiing includinges Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super Giant Slalom (Super-G) and Downhill. Cross-Country Skiing is crossing snow-covered terrain using skis.
Ski Jumping is a form of skiing in which an athlete will take off a ramp and jump as high and far as possible. |
