Who Invented Skiing? Exploring the Origins of the Sport

Today, skiing is a behemoth. Millions of visitors crowd slopes worldwide, wearing fancy, ever-evolving gear. But skiing wasn’t always an expensive pastime known for attracting jet-setting clientele. Not so long ago, it was just a mode of transportation. The equipment was humble; presumably, its participants were, too. Braving the cold without a Gore-Tex shell keeps even the most inflated egos in check.
 This is how it all started.An artist's depiction of a Laplander, or Sámi, s