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Course Description

History of Skiing | Explore the origins of skiing, the use of skiers in warfare, the development of uphill transportation, competitive skiing, instruction and the impact of global warming on the sport. $23 includes $22 fee.

Learner Outcomes

Explore the origins of skis and their role in primitive hunter-gatherer culture; Discuss where and when it became important for armies to adapt to cold climates and use skis in warfare; Explore the development of uphill transportation for access to high mountains in the early 20th century; Examine how technology in the development of skis and other equipment altered skiing technique and teaching methods; Compare and contrast the different competitive events that are now part of the winter Olympic Games; Examine the impact of global warming on cold climates and the occurrence of snow as a determinant of the sport.
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