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The men's classic style was the only format until the 1970s and 80s when the "skating" technique was popularized by athletes like Bill Koch. This forced the International Ski Federation (FIS) to formally separate the sport into two distinct disciplines: and Freestyle . Technical Characteristics
: The most iconic movement, where the skier pushes off with one leg while gliding forward with the other, using opposite arm and leg movements.
: Using both poles simultaneously to propel forward on flat or slightly downhill terrain. This technique has seen a massive surge in importance in modern racing, often used for entire marathons.
Originally, skiing was a necessary means of travel in snowy regions like Norway, where hunters and soldiers used a single long pole and uneven skis—one short for traction and one long for gliding. By the 18th century, these utilitarian roots evolved into organized military contests, eventually leading to the first public competitions in the mid-19th century.
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The men's classic style was the only format until the 1970s and 80s when the "skating" technique was popularized by athletes like Bill Koch. This forced the International Ski Federation (FIS) to formally separate the sport into two distinct disciplines: and Freestyle . Technical Characteristics
: The most iconic movement, where the skier pushes off with one leg while gliding forward with the other, using opposite arm and leg movements.
: Using both poles simultaneously to propel forward on flat or slightly downhill terrain. This technique has seen a massive surge in importance in modern racing, often used for entire marathons.
Originally, skiing was a necessary means of travel in snowy regions like Norway, where hunters and soldiers used a single long pole and uneven skis—one short for traction and one long for gliding. By the 18th century, these utilitarian roots evolved into organized military contests, eventually leading to the first public competitions in the mid-19th century.