Skiing

📖 In short

Skiing is a sport where the skier glides over snow on two long, narrow boards on their feet, holding two poles in their hands. Some skiers race down mountain slopes, and some travel long distances across snowy land.

🤩 Did you know?

Skiing has been known in northern Europe for thousands of years as a way to get around.
Skilled ski jumpers fly more than 100 meters.
Skiing is one of the most important sports at the Winter Olympics.
Skiers wear special goggles to protect their eyes from the glare of the snow.

🔎 Find out more

🌟 Downhill skiing

Skiers ride to the top of the mountain in cable cars, then slide down very fast, weaving between flags in races.

🔍 Cross-country skiing

In cross-country skiing the skier walks and glides over flat ground or small hills, pushing with their poles. It's a tiring sport that's very good for the heart.

💡 Ski jumping

In ski jumping the skier goes down a very high ramp, then flies through the air a very long way before landing, like a bird!

🎯 Snow in the desert

Dubai has an indoor ski slope with real snow all year, where people ski even on hot summer days! And the mountains of Lebanon and Morocco have natural ski resorts.