The History of Skiing - From Survival to Sport

31/07/2025 17 min
The History of Skiing - From Survival to Sport

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The History of Skiing - From Survival to Sport This episode traces skiing's remarkable 4,000-year journey from ancient Scandinavian survival tool to modern global sport. Ollie explores archaeological evidence of early skiing, the development of military ski tactics, key innovations by pioneers like Sondre Norheim, and skiing's transformation through Olympic inclusion and resort development. The episode reveals how practical necessity evolved into recreational pursuit, highlighting cultural significance and technological advances that shaped contemporary skiing.Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4l0AYOSThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI