There are two primary types of skiing, Nordic and alpine skiing. Nordic or cross-country skiing takes place on terrains that range from flat to gently rolling hills. Alpine, or downhill, skiing is skiing on snow-covered hills and mountains. The terrains range from gentle inclines to the extreme steeps of mountain faces. Originally, skiing was used as a transportation system and for work. It was developed into a sport in the early 1700s.
Alpine skiing is one of the most fun-filled sports of winter. When first developed in the 19th century, very wealthy Europeans primarily enjoyed it as a leisure activity. …
In high school, I got my first job. I was a ski and snowboard technician in the rental department at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort. My first time skiing was actually in Girl Scouts but that was years earlier and by this time I had forgotten much of what I had learned. I relearned the sport during ‘ride breaks’ at work. Next season, I worked at Meadows again and was encouraged, by a friend, to try snowboarding. Skiing is a lot different than snowboarding. If you’re looking to make the skis to board transition, I have some advice and …
There were two reasons for my avoidance of downhill. First, I felt like I already had an adequate list of hobbies. Secondly, I did not want to put up the money for new equipment for another sport; however, I have always been curious to try it. I always wondered if cross-country ski skills would easily transfer over to alpine.
I was able to pick up the sport pretty easily thanks to the strength and balance I have built up in my legs from many cross-country ski outings this year. Although I am not an expert, I was able to move …
