Ski turn

History Of Skiing

By AdamNKCS
  • First Ski Straps

    First Ski Straps

    Sondre Norheim created the first ski straps using tree roots and shoots.
  • Ski Turns Demonstrated

    Ski Turns Demonstrated

    In a Norway competition, Norheim demonstrated some distinct ski turns to the rest of the world.
  • Sidecut Ski Invented

    Sidecut Ski Invented

    Norheim continued his skiing influence when he created the sidecut ski, which is where the ski is thinner in the middle than the tips.
  • First American Ski Club

    First American Ski Club

    A ski club called the Norge Ski Club was founded, and is the oldest, continuously open ski club in America.
  • First Downhill Classic Run

    First Downhill Classic Run

    The first run of the first downhill classic was held in Montana.
  • First Ski Manufacture

    First Ski Manufacture

    The first ski factory was made in Minnesota, and the company was eventually known as Northland Ski Company.
  • Ski Instructors

    Ski Instructors

    Some of the first ski instructors were paid to work at a ski school.
  • Oldest Known Ski Discovered

    Oldest Known Ski Discovered

    The oldest known ski was discovered in Sweden, and is thought to be from around 3200 BCE.
  • Skiing In Winter Olympics

    Skiing In Winter Olympics

    In the France Winter Olympics, skiing was included for the first time.
  • First Skiing Gold Medal

    First Skiing Gold Medal

    Thorleif Haug wins the first skiing gold medal.