International Ski Show at L.A.'s Dodger's Stadium

Despite a nationwide drought and prolonged Indian summer, skiing enthusiasts have created a 165-foot-high jump at Dodger Baseball Stadium in Los Angeles, using finely crushed ice to mimic early spring snow. An international competition is held with participants from as far as Sweden, including national champion Kurt Elime. The event showcases the ingenuity of skiers who find ways to enjoy their sport regardless of weather conditions.

What innovative solution did skiers in Los Angeles use to create a skiing surface?

• Water sprinklers

• Synthetic snow mats

• Finely crushed ice

• Artificial snow machines

Which country had participants in the international jumping competition at the Dodger Baseball Stadium?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Finland

• Canada

How far could some skiers jump on the artificial surface at the stadium?

• 130 feet

• 150 feet

• 120 feet

• 100 feet

Who is Kurt Elime?

• An American baseball player

• The national jumping champion of Sweden

• A famous ski instructor

• A local skiing enthusiast

What humorous comparison is made about the skiers' performance?

• They jump further than long jump athletes

• They pass third base more than the Yankees did in the World Series

• They ski faster than race cars

• They jump higher than basketball players