Skiing has a history of almost five millennia. Although modern skiing has evolved from beginnings in Scandinavia, it may have been practiced more than 100 centuries ago in what is now China, according to an

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Alpine
Also called "downhill skiing", Alpine skiing typically takes place on a piste at a ski resort. It is characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the heel of the skier's boot. Ski lifts, including

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The following disciplines are sanctioned by the FIS. Many have their own world cups and are included in the Winter Olympic Games

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Equipment used in skiing includes:
• Skis, which may have skins applied or be textured for uphill traction or wax applied for minimizing sliding

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Originally and primarily a winter sport, skiing can also be practiced indoors without snow, outdoors on grass, on dry ski slopes, with ski simulators, or with roller skis. A treadmill-like surface can also be used, to enable skiing while staying in the same place.

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• Giant Slalom Ski Racer
• Freestyle switch 720 mute grab
• A ski jumper using the V-style
• Cross country skiing—free-style or skate-skiing

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Technique has evolved along with ski technology and ski geometry. Early techniques included the telemark turn, the stem, the

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