Evolution of Skiing

For centuries, the most efficient way to get around in snow, especially to hunt or to herd, was on skis.  The first Winter Olympics in France in 1924 introduced Nordic skiing as a fascinating new event. How did different types of skiing evolve from a simple mode of transportation to some of the most demanding and grueling winter sports?  Find out at our exhibit directly across from the Touch Table, where visitors can explore the technology that propelled some of skiing’s most significant pioneers, participants, and competitors.

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