Winter Olympics
This country has the most Winter Olympic Medals of all time.
What is Norway?
This first chair lifts were installed at this Idaho Ski Resort in 1936
Sun Valley
The stance of a snowboarder that normally rides with their right foot first.
What is riding "goofy"?
This state has the most ski resorts in the US.
What is New York?
In this Winter Olympic event, athletes combine the endurance of cross-country skiing with this sport.
What is rifle shooting?
The 10th Mountain Division, an infrantry division formed in 1943 specifically trained to fight in mountain terrain, first saw combat during World War 2 in this country.
What is Italy? (The Apennine Mountains)
Burton, one of the first mainstream snowboarding companies, was founded in this state.
What is Vermont?
According to the International Skiing History Association, helmet use increased from 5% in 1995 to 76% in 2010. During 2021-2022 ski season, this percentage of skiers wore helmets. (I'll accept answers within 5% of the true answer)
What is 90%?
In 2002, the last time the Winter Olympics were held in the United States, they took place in this U.S. city.
What is Salt Lake City?
The oldest known skis, dating back to around 6000 BCE, were discovered in this modern-day country’s Karelia region, near the border with Finland.
What is Russia?
These 2 events were the first snowboarding events to be featured at the Winter Olympics in 1998.
What are Giant Slalom and Halfpipe?
MIPS, an acronym often seen on helmets, stands for this safety technology.
What is Multi-directional Impact Protection System
Shaun White first landed this signature trick during his 2010 Olympic victory lap in Vancouver.
What is the Double McTwist 1260? (Double McTwist will be accepted. Extra 200 points if 1260 is included)
The Super-G is the abbreviated name for this three-word skiing race, a downhill speed event featured in both the Winter Olympics and the Alpine Ski World Cup.
What is the Super Giant Slalom?
This term, a blend of two common words, was the name of the early board-riding prototype that paved the way for modern snowboarding.
What is "snurfing"
This Norse god of snow is honored with a large silver sculpture at the base of Breckenridge and celebrated in festivals at ski regions around the world, in hopes that he'll bring powder to the mountains.
Who is Ullr?