Skier cross

A head-to-head freestyle discipline where four skiers race down a course of jumps, rollers and banked turns.

A head-to-head freestyle discipline where four skiers race down a course of jumps, rollers and banked turns. It is a term used in competitive skiing and snowboarding.

Competitive skiing encompasses a wide range of disciplines from technical slalom to high-speed downhill and freestyle events. Skier cross is part of the competitive skiing world governed by FIS, the international federation. Major events include the Winter Olympics, World Championships and the annual World Cup circuit. Many recreational skiers enjoy watching competitions to improve their own understanding of technique.

Skier cross is part of the competitive skiing calendar governed by FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski et Snowboard). Events are broadcast worldwide during the winter season.

Related terms include Boarder cross and Dual moguls.

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