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Welcome to Skiing

 
  pic2Skiing has been used for thousands of years as a means of travelling across the snow, but it is only in the last hundred years that it has become a recognised sport. It is popular with people of all ages. Also, with more than 100 dry ski slopes around the UK, it is a sport that now be enjoyed all year round.

If you are thinking about taking to the slopes for the first (second or third time!) or if you are just interested in the sport, then this site is for you. It looks at where to ski, what you need to get started and some of the basic manoeuvres. Read about the world of competitive skiing to find out more about this exciting sport and check out some of the links to other skiing pages on the web.

 
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About Skiing

pic3 About Skiing checks out where to ski, looks at the benefits of joining a club, and provides some brief facts about competitive skiing.
 
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Boots, Bindings and Skis

pic1Boots, Binding and Skis suggests what to look for when buying clothes, footwear and skiing gear.
 
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On the Slopes

pic4On the Slopes describes some of the basic manoeuvres and looks at the stages you move through from complete beginner to expert.
 
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Information

pic5Hot links to other skiing sites plus addresses and extra info can be found on the Information page.
 
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FAQs

pic6Frequently Asked Questions about skiing.


 

 
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