Famous Women In Skiing History
History of skiing
We will start our history of skiing with what is referred to as 'modern skiing.' Modern skiing was brought to us by Sondre Norheim around 1870, although there is a scattered history of skiing before this time dating back as far as 5000 years.
There is some debate about whether or not Norheim actually invented the "birch binding" skis similar to the skis we use today, but there is no debate that he made them famous when at the age of 43 he was the winner of the first Norwegian national skiing competition.
As history continues on through the late 1800's skiing becomes more popular and by the 1900's resorts and clubs have become commercial because trains could now get people to them from the cities.
Just as with most history, as we skim through the realm of skiing history man after man is recognized through out time for inventing accessories, resorts, clubs, and winning races and competitions.
Other then the ancient image of a skiing Sami, or goddess, from 1553, women have been utterly unrecognized in the history of the ski world.
Famous Women In Skiing
Thank goodness for true
modern times, where women are not only recognized for their
contribution to society's growth, but they are appreciated and
encouraged to strive ahead in their passions equally to
men.
In the ski world it is no longer only men who are champions of the slopes, but now names like Lindsey Vonn, Christy Sauer Mahon and Kit Deslaurier are recognized globally for their accomplishments. They are an inspiration to other women, encouraging them to challenge themselves and follow their dreams.
WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN
Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu became famous on January 1, 2010 as the first Indian woman to ski to the South Pole. As a mountaineer and outdoor instructor from Delhi, she joined seven other woman for 38 days on their journey across the coldest and most desolate part of the world.
These women represented seven different countries, and 38 year old Reena made it past 116 others gaining the honor to represent India in this ski expedition.
Now as a freelance instructor teaching outdoor skills to people, her goal is to spread awareness about conserving the environment and world that is so precious to us.
Jessica Baker is a motivated young woman who has created a website that focuses on Women's Ski Camps. She has a passion for the outdoors, which from a young age, has had her skiing and racing all over the world. Jessica's goal in leading her own ski camps is to help women boost their self-esteem and confidence while creating lasting friendships and connections. Not to mention skill-building and ski techniques. These outdoor adventures range from the French Alps to Alaska and beyond, creating an environment for women to challenge themselves with rewarding and supportive results. Jessica also publishes a bi-monthly ski blog with other women skiers.
The Ski Diva has taken a modern turn in the women's ski world, creating a website with everything from ski news, to ski accessories for women, and even ski resorts.
Ski Like A Woman is an on-line resource and directory helping women world-wide find the right ski lessons, ski accessories, and ski resorts. They help women of all levels, interest and ability get what they need from their ski experience.
BLAZING NEW TRAILS
So it seems not only have women been accepted into
the ski world as equal to men, but they have perhaps been inspired
by their unrecognized past in history to create some new history
all their own.
Independent ski organizations, websites, clubs and resorts are popping up globally just for women. Online forums and chat rooms encourage women to support each other in their skiing trials and tribulations.
In our modern ski world women are blazing new trails for themselves, supporting one another and inspiring one another in all of life's challenges and rewards.
For everyone out there skiing in this modern world please be sure to keep your self and your equipment secure from ski theft.
