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Skiing can be fun or annoying but it all depends on if you have the right equipment. The absolute necessary equipment you need to ski is a pair of skis and boots. Poles are optional and they help you keep your balance. Goggles and helmets are also optional. Goggles are very helpful when it’s snowing. |
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If you are skiing in the winter, the clothes you probably will wear a winter jacket, snow pants, and gloves. If your not wearing a helmet, you probably will wear a hat or a headband. You would have a very unpleasant time without the right clothing. |
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Ski resorts are located all around the world. Some are good for family vacations and some are good for adults only. Steamboat is a very popular resort for families. It is located in Colorado, in the U.S.A. Most resorts are in and around Colorado, Utah and New York. |
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Professional skiers can perform in the Winter X Games, Olympics, and other competitions throughout the year. The Winter X Games are annual and the Winter Olympics are every four years. The Winter Olympics have different types of categories such as downhill. |
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Before skis were used for fun and leisure it was used for work and transportation. The first organized events in skiing started in the early 1800’s. It is believed that skiing evolved from snowshoeing in Northern Europe and Asia. |
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There are many brands that equip and clothe skiers. Some popular brands are K2, Rossignol, Salomon, Oakley, and Nike. Equipment from these companies can be expensive but they make skiing easier and more fun sometimes. |
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