Skiing is not a modern trend, in fact, evidence of skiing has been found in northern China which date back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). Here is a brief guide on the types of skiing available today for those interested to try out.
Nordic Skiing
This is also called classic skiing and includes skiing styles that originated in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Cross-country races are still held to date and each has their unique criteria from sprints to team races.
Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiing came about in the 20th century and was created on the downhill slopes of the Alps. This type of skiing, on its specific terrain, seems to get faster progressively and has lesser turns.
Freestyle Skiing
This is a style of skiing that has adapted styles from figure skating. It is more of an acrobatic style of skiing which is quite interesting to watch.
Equipment
If you are skiing for the first time during a stay at a Whistler hotel, then you probably won’t know what equipment you should be having. Hotels like Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside will be able to recommend a ski school and an equipment rental too.