What is ski mountaineering? | Skimo: the Art of Uphill Skiing | Documentary | CBC Sports

Ski mountaineering, also known as 'skimo', is coming back to the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time since 1946. Instead of using a chairlift, skimo athletes use 'skins' on the bottom of their skis to grip their way up the slopes and then ski back down. This physically gruelling sport is popular in Europe and quickly gaining traction with biathletes across Canada.

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