Skiing is basically using gravity to move downhill by gliding over snow conditions using two long and thin boards to keep balance and control. Snowboarding is a similar snowsport which uses one wide board instead of the two thinner boards that skiers use. Skiers use both boards to coordinate their movements and control their speed and direction. Balance, weight, and edge control are the tricks of the trade in Skiing.
Originally used primarily for transportation, skiing evolved into a popular recreational and competitive activity during the 20th century.
In some places, particularly in the United States, skiing is often associated with wealth. Some resorts, particularly several in the American state of Colorado, are known as places where the affluent go on vacation. European ski resorts, in contrast, have more available lodging options which encourages a wider demographic of visitors.
Originally used primarily for transportation, skiing evolved into a popular recreational and competitive activity during the 20th century.
In some places, particularly in the United States, skiing is often associated with wealth. Some resorts, particularly several in the American state of Colorado, are known as places where the affluent go on vacation. European ski resorts, in contrast, have more available lodging options which encourages a wider demographic of visitors.
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Last Updated: Sep 2009
Last Updated: Sep 2009
What is Skiing?
The term "ski bum" has been used to classify people who live in ski towns, don't work very hard, and spend the majority of their time on the slopes. The term "bum" is actually a misnomer since many resort employees make a good living and have a roof over their heads. Many resorts have developed an economy outside of tourism to support the growing community of year round residents.
Other broad groups of visitors include "weekend warriors" and business travellers. Weekend warriors are residents of nearby towns who drive to resorts for a day or two. Business travel to ski resorts has also become increasingly popular and makes up a good portion of skiers.
Since the 1980s when snowboarders began to share hills with downhill skiers, a small rivalry between skiers and boarders has developed both on and off the slopes, though it has usually remained friendly and has increased the notoriety of both sports. Skiers have often called boarders human moguls as the rest state for boarders is a sitting stance with the board perpendicular to the slope. This is because it is difficult to balance on one edge of the snowboard while stationary. Certain restrictions have polarized this rift. Ajax mountain in in Aspen, for example, does not allow snowboarders on the mountain.
Other broad groups of visitors include "weekend warriors" and business travellers. Weekend warriors are residents of nearby towns who drive to resorts for a day or two. Business travel to ski resorts has also become increasingly popular and makes up a good portion of skiers.
Since the 1980s when snowboarders began to share hills with downhill skiers, a small rivalry between skiers and boarders has developed both on and off the slopes, though it has usually remained friendly and has increased the notoriety of both sports. Skiers have often called boarders human moguls as the rest state for boarders is a sitting stance with the board perpendicular to the slope. This is because it is difficult to balance on one edge of the snowboard while stationary. Certain restrictions have polarized this rift. Ajax mountain in in Aspen, for example, does not allow snowboarders on the mountain.
