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The Basics of Alpine Skiing
"Skiing is a recreational activity and competitive sport in which the participant attaches skis to boots or shoes on the feet and uses them to travel on top of snow. Aside from recreation and competition, skiing has been used for military purposes and travelling in areas that experience heavy snowfall. Until about 1860 skiing was primarily used for practical transport purposes in snow-rich areas, from around 1860 skiing for recreation, exercise and competition was introduced. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee, and the International Ski Federation.
Alpine, also called downhill skiing, typically takes place at a ski resort or dry slope. It originated in the European Alps, and is characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the heel of the skier's boot. Sub-genres of alpine skiing include: Freestyle, Heliskiing. Competitive classes include: slalom, giant slalom, Super-G, Downhill, and disabled skiing.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Alpine, also called downhill skiing, typically takes place at a ski resort or dry slope. It originated in the European Alps, and is characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the heel of the skier's boot. Sub-genres of alpine skiing include: Freestyle, Heliskiing. Competitive classes include: slalom, giant slalom, Super-G, Downhill, and disabled skiing.
(Source: Wikipedia)