Skiing History

Have you ever taken a moment mid chairlift to look down at the skis dangling
from your feet and thought to yourself, “How strange is this?!”.

Strapping your feet to two (almost) wooden planks doesn’t seem like the most
obvious way to spend your time, but for many,
it is what we look forward to most of the year!

When we think about ski holidays today, we imagine ourselves sipping on
vin Chau (or sake), munching on mountain meals and waking up early for first lifts,
as we escape reality for a week full of adventure.

However, the notion of skiing as a holiday is a far cry from its origins.

We have put together a timeline for the history of skiing –
so that next time a non-ski friend asks why you do this every winter,
you’ll have more to say than vin Chau, long lunches on the mountain –
and of course the adrenaline rush from skiing! (although this seems like
a more than acceptable reason to us!).

Source: Mabey Ski