How did skis come about? Detailed answer

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How did skis come about?

Do you think skiing is a modern sport? In fact, it is one of the oldest forms of locomotion known to man. The word itself comes from the Icelandic word for "snow boots" or "piece of wood". Some historians believe that skiing goes back to the Stone Age, as carvings have been found showing people on skis.

Long before the advent of Christianity, the ancients themselves were known in Scandinavia as "sliders". They even deified skiing, and their god of winter was depicted on a pair of skis with turned-up toes. The first known skis were long curved structures, often made from animal bone. They were fastened with straps to the leg. Skiing began to be considered a sport in Norway, in the province of Telemark.

Indeed, the town of Morgedal in this Norwegian province is known as the cradle of skiing. This region is covered with snow for a long time of the year, so skis have always been used as a means of transportation. In winter, when the locals went hunting or setting traps in the mountains, went to the neighboring village for the market or for a visit, they had to rely on skis. If you think competition skiing is a modern achievement, you might be surprised that there was a prize ski race in Norway in 1767!

The father of modern skiing was Sondre Norheim, a resident of Morgedal in Norway. He became a pioneer not only in slalom and jumping, but also in the creation of skis. He came to the USA at the age of 59 and until his death in 1897 did much to develop skiing in this country.

1868 is very important in the history of skiing. This year big skiing competitions were held in the city of Christiania. Sondre Norheim was invited to take part. He was gliding smoothly down the slope, without sticks, legs together ... and then he had to jump from the hill. He took to the air like a bird and landed with his knees slightly bent. A moment later, he came to the finish line, making a deft turn. The crowd watched this performance with admiration. Thus began a new era in the development of skiing as a sport.

Incidentally, in the US, skiing has been adopted as a way to travel in mountain camps for over 100 years.

Author: Likum A.

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