Norwegians go cross-country skiing in their free time.

Norwegians prefer eating a lot of fish in their diet.

The use of skis dates back to about a century ago.

Skiing did not become a mass sport until the mid-

1880s

Telemark skis are narrower in the middle and have soft heel bindings.

Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole in 1911.

Annual cross-country events are restricted to “keep fit” categories.

Speed skating used to be very popular.

Norwegians are the best in speed skiing.

Children skate and play hockey on sheets of ice.

Polar explorers demonstrated ski's unique merits on terrain that could not be crossed any other way.