ski mountaineering: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	skimo

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An illustrated diagram explains ski mountaineering as a Winter Olympic sport, showing a sprint race course with labeled sections for ascent, descent, and transitions. It also depicts a ski mountaineer with equipment details, highlighting ski and pole dimensions and the use of climbing skins for uphill traction.

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