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Sondre Norheim:

Sondre Norheim is recognized worldwide as the Father of Modern Skiing. This cotter from Telemark played a crucial role in transforming skiing from means of transportation into enjoyment and sports.

"Snowshoe Thompson":

Jon Torsteinsen Rue was born in Tinn, Telemark and became an American legend in the Sierra Mountains of Nevada and California.

Origin of Slalom:

When the young boys went skiing, the bravest ones followed the slea-lom down the hills back to the farm.

Cross Country Skiing in Pioneer Days.

Skis were required as transportation during the pioneer years in west-central, Minnesota. Here are the stories that will remind you of the stamina of our ancestors.

First National Ski Championship in 1916.

Contestants came to Glenwood, Minnesota from all over the midwest for this major skiing event. The list of winners may include your ancestors.

Websites of Interest:

Promoting the sport of ski jumping across a diverse audience: families, communities, spectators, competitors, clubs, sponsors, and media.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Ski Jumping.

The U. S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum.