Skiing ⛷️

My favourite winter sport

The word ski comes from the Old Norse word "skíð" which means to "split piece of wood or firewood". Skiing was primarily used for transport until the mid-19th century but, since then, it has also become a recreation and sport. As equipment evolved and ski lifts were developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, two main genres of skiing emerged: Alpine (downhill) skiing and Nordic skiing. The main difference between the two is the type of ski binding (the way in which the ski boots are attached to the skis).