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Skiing
Skiing is the human activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites) strapped to the feet with ski bindings.
Skiing
Many different types of skiing are popular, especially in colder climes, and many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Ski Federation (FIS), and other sporting organizations.
In skiing's traditional core regions in the snowy parts of Scandinavia, both recreational and competitive skiing is as likely to refer to the cross-country variants as to the internationally more well-known downhill variants.
For many people, "skiing" means recreational downhill skiing in which one visits a ski resort, purchases a lift ticket, dons cold-weather clothing, skis, ski boots and ski poles, and embarks on a chairlift, gondola lift, or other mechanical method of uphill propulsion. Upon reaching the summit, the skier disembarks from the ski lift and travels downhill, propelled by gravity. One should not attempt this unless one has been to ski school or otherwise learned how to turn and stop safely. If this is not the case, one's trajectory is likely to become uncontrollable and one's speed excessive, attenuated only by stationary objects such as trees.
At this juncture, the non-skier might ponder the question of "Why do it do it all then?" Of course there are many possible answers to such a question, perhaps as many as there are skiers, but a good simple answer might be "It feels good", kind of like flying. Of course, there is some possibility of danger but curiously, this is also part of the appeal of the sport; it is, after all, the fastest means of land transport possible without mechanical assistance. It is possible to achieve a union of the mind and the body by practicing this sport where the mind trusts the body to perform in an exceptional manner and the body trusts the mind not lead it off a cliff. A sense of harmony and of peak experience can result resulting in a feeling of wholeness of self.
In addition to their role in recreation and sport, skiing is also used as a means of transport by the military, and many armies train troops for ski warfare. Ski troops played a key role in retaining Finnish independence from Russia during the Winter War, and from Germany during the Lapland War, although the use of ski troops was recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century. The sport of Biathlon was developed from military skiing patrols.
Skiing was pronounced "she-ing" at the start of the 20th century, after the Norwegian pronunciation, and was usually written "ski-ing".
For the origins and development of skiing, see the History of skiing.
Skiing Topics
Types of skiing
Turning Techniques
Equipment
Competition Events
Alpine Events
Nordic Events
Skiing Organisations
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Ski Safety
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Health and Injuries
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Swix Sport
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http://www.swixsport.com/
BrokenSki.com
Service helps skiers match all brands of cross country skis and poles that have survived damage to make a complete pair of skis. Search for a particular ski or list your single ski for others to buy.
http://www.brokenski.com
Cross Country Ski World
News, educational articles and information devoted to XC skiing and racing. Describes itself as "designed for absolute beginners thru die-hard athletes."
http://www.xcskiworld.com/
XC Skiing Training and Physiology
Resource for specific training, performance, and physiology articles on cross country skiing.
http://home.hia.no/~stephens/skiing.htm
The Kimberley Nordic Club
Conditions, training, events, and links. Cross country skiing.
http://www.kimberleynordic.org/
GORP - Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
Nordic Skiing Trails in New York State.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/ny/skinord.htm
Maine Nordic Ski Council
Promotes the sports of cross country skiing and ski touring in the state of Maine. Provides snow conditions, cross country ski center information and events listings.
http://www.mnsc.com/xcski.htm
Somewhere Between Obscurity and Oblivion - The Life of a Cross Country Skier
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http://www.xcskiracer.com/
Adelsman's Cross Country Ski Page
Covers trail information, races, race results, training information, lodging and gear, for the upper midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, northern Iowa and the UP of Michigan).
http://www.skinnyski.com/
Cross-Country Skiing Online
Information on cross-country skiing, cross country skis, and where to find the best Nordic ski deals.
http://www.cross-countryski.com
Australian Cross Country Skiing
The official site of Australian cross country skiing - xc news, results, skier profiles, interviews and reports from Australia.
http://www.hoppet.com.au/xc
National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation
Non-profit organization promotes and supports the development of cross-country ski racers. Provides history of XC ski racing, information on college programs and fundraising efforts. Sells Olympic videos to benefit future Olympic hopefuls.
http://www.nccsef.org/home2.htm
Traditional Skiing in Finland
An overview of cross country skiing in Finland including historical background and pictures
http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/skiing.html
Smigun Fan site
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http://www.estnet.ee/smigun/
Technique: The Basics
Here you will find short descriptions of the primary techniques used in XC Skiing with some helpful suggestions to guide your skiing development.
http://www.xcskiworld.com/training/training.htm
Nordic Ski Resource Guide
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http://nordicskiracer.com
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News, weather, trail maps, helpful links, and trail reports for cross country skiers in the Coulee Region of SW Wisconsin and SE Minnesota.
http://home.centurytel.net/mr-h/couleexc/
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Information on the incidence, causes and prevention of nordic and telemark ski injuries.
http://www.ski-injury.com/nordic.htm
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The New Cross Country Experience
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http://skiing.about.com/cs/nordicskiing/
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http://www.wyeastnordic.com
NT4wax Ski Waxing Systems
High-tech tools for cross country skiing racing waxing. Regular updates made from FIS world cup tours.
http://www.ng-ski.com
Wintersport. Cross-Country
Covers top cross country skiers worldwide, news from racing organizations and related topical articles.
http://www.wintersport.as/xcountry/default.htm
The Queen of Skiing
The official web site of the cross-country skiing olympic champion Julija Tchepalova (Chepalova, Tschepalova). News, diary, facts, photographs, contacts, and links.
http://www.tchepalova.com/index.pl?lang=1
Gordon's Guide - Cross Country Ski Lodges
Comprehensive directory of cross country ski lodges in the U.S. and Canada. Includes location, accommodation, trail, activity and rate information.
http://www.skiingadventures.com/crosscountryskiing/
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area
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