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• Skiing is the use of skis to slide on snow.
Variations in purpose include basic
transportation, a recreational activity, or a
competitive winter sport. Many types of
competitive ski events are recognized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the
International Ski Federation (FIS).
History
Skiing has a history of almost five millennia.
Although modern skiing has evolved since its
beginnings in Scandinavia, it may have been
practiced more than 100 centuries ago in what is
now China, according to an interpretation of
ancient paintings. However, this continues to be
debated.

The word "ski" comes from the Old Norse word

"skíð" which means "to break a piece of wood or
firewood".
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Types
Alpine
Also called "alpine skiing," downhill skiing typically takes place on a track at a ski resort.
Nordic
Nordic disciplines include cross-country skiing and ski jumping, both using bindings that
attach to the tips of the skier's boots but not to the heels.
Telemark
Telemark is an FIS-approved ski driving technique and discipline, named after the Norwegian
region of Telemark.
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competition
Cross-country skiing

Ski jumping

Sci freeride

Nordic combined

alpine skiing

Fast skiing

Free skiing

Snowboard

Skiboarding

Telemark
• Grass skiing
On other surfaces

• Originally and mainly winter sports, skiing can also be practiced indoors without snow,
outdoors on grass, on dry ski slopes, on water, with ski simulators or with roller skiing.
Top 3 Top Rated Ski Resorts in
Italy, 2023
1. Cortina d'Ampezzo
2. Val Gardena
3. Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche
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