stemming
skiing
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In skiing, "stemming" refers to a specific technique used for turning. This maneuver involves extending one ski at an angle to the fall line (the steepest path down a slope) and then bringing the other ski into a parallel position to complete the turn. This method was popularized by Matthias Zdarsky, considered the father of Alpine skiing, in his 1897 book Die alpine Lilienfelder Skifahrtechnik. Zdarsky's techniques, including stemming, were crucial in adapting Nordic skiing to mountainous Alpine terrain.123
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