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Welcome to pastbunnyslope.com! We love to ski, and we want to give you all the information on basic skiing here, so you can successfully get past the bunny slope!!! See below five Frequently Asked Questions on Skiing, and then read on to find out how, where and when to ski!
Q: Where did skiing come from?
A: Skiing is a form of sport originally used by Nordic people in order to assist with hunting, transport and in military maneuvers over snow as early as 5000 BC. It first became recognized as a modern sport through the efforts of Sondre Norheim, in 1850.
Q: What kinds of skiing are there?
A: There are two major kinds of skiing: Nordic skiing and Alpine Skiing. Nordic skiing is distinguished because the skiier's foot is bound to the skis only by the front of the foot. In Alpine skiing, which is more commonly used, the entire foot including the heel is bound to the skis. Nordic skiing includes cross country skiing, and Alpine skiing encompasses downhill skiing.
Q: What equipment do you need to ski?
A: Most skiiers use goggles, ski poles, skis and ski boots, as well as ski suits to insulate them against the cold.
Q: How does a ski lift work?
A: Because a large proportion of skiing takes place downhill in remote and difficult terrain, ski lifts are employed to take skiiers to the top of their desired mountain or hill. Skiiers ride in a ski lift to their destination, then dismount from the lift and ski down the mountain.
Q: What are the health risks of skiing?
A: Many first-time skiiers are afraid to ski because of the injuries they hear of. In truth, only about 3 of every 100 skiiers sustains an injury. Most injuries affect the knees; less often, it is possible to break leg and arm bones.
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Now that you've got the basics, read on to learn more about how, were and when to ski!
LEARN HOW, WHERE & WHEN TO SKI