Portrays cross-country skiing as a pleasure sport as well as an Olympic event. Pleasure skiers are shown traversing magnificent mountain country inaccessible to hikers and down-hill skiers; and skiers in turn of the century costume are seen using telemark turns to ski deep powder snow. The film also demonstrates techniques used by the Olympic team which will enhance the skills of, and provide additional pleasure to Nordic skiers. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013471
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cross-country skiing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Anecdotes
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)