The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to skiing: Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding. Overview Lists List of ski areas and resorts List of ski jumping hills List of Olympic venues in freestyle skiing List of FIS Cross-Country World Cup champions List of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup team medalists List of FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in ski jumping List of Olympic medalists in freestyle skiing List of Olympic medalists in ski jumping List of presidents of FIS List of skiing deaths Skiers Types of skiing Alpine Skiing Alpine skiing (also known as downhill skiing) Alpine touring (Randonée) Extreme skiing Freeriding Freeskiing (or newschool skiing) Freestyle skiing Glade Skiing Heliskiing Mogul skiing Monoskiing Disabled alpine skiing Ski mountaineering Skwal Snowcat skiing Snowkiting Speed skiing Nordic Skiing Cross-country skiing Backcountry skiing Biathlon Disabled Nordic skiing Nordic combined Telemark skiing Skijoring Ski jumping (ski-flying) Ski touring Non-snow skiing Dry ski slope Grass skiing Sand skiing Roller skiing Water skiing Turning techniques Stem techniques The Snowplough - (also known as the wedge) - see snowplough turn The Stem Christie Parallel turn Carve turn Telemark turn Pivot turn (skiing) Jump turn Equipment and Apparel Skis Ski bindings Ski boots Ski poles with pole guards if a racer Ski wax depending on the condition and temperature Ski skins if climbing uphill Ski suit Parka, anorak, or shell Ski pants or salopettes If a Racer — a race suit Fleece top or sweater; the mid-layer or insulating garment Thermal underwear and ski socks Gloves or mittens to keep hands warm Hand Warmers Ski helmet Goggles or sunglasses to protect eyes from harm Face Mask to protect from wind Specialized Alpine touring equipment Competition events Winter Olympic Games - A major international sporting event held once every four years for sports practised on snow and ice. Winter Paralympic Games Four Hills Tournament Winter X Games Birkebeinerrennet American Birkebeiner Tour of Anchorage The British Land National Ski Championships Alpine events Alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing World Cup Alpine World Skiing Championships Slalom Giant slalom Super Giant Slalom Downhill Alpine skiing combined Speed Skiing Freestyle events Freestyle skiing at the Winter Olympics FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships Aerials Mogul