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.