Is skiing a sport or recreation?

[crosscountry]

A darn healthy, wholesome addiction.

August, and I'm already looking forward to skiing, and from Ski Talk traffic levels, I'm clearly not the only one!

If I were not too busy boating, I would probably be looking forward to skiing in August too.

If skiing is a "wholesome addiction", then having TWO such wholesome addiction would be twice as good, right?

 

[Tom K.]

If skiing is a "wholesome addiction", then having TWO such wholesome addiction would be twice as good, right?

Absolutely!

For me, it is mtb. In fact, I pedal a bike far more days per year than I ski.

 

[crgildart]

Is buying ski gear a sport or recreation???

 

[DavidR]

It’s both. Skiing is a very physical sport, but it also gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the scenic view. So, while skiing is both a sport and a form of entertainment, it’s the recreational aspect which draws the most people to the sport.

 

[markojp]

Is buying ski gear a sport or recreation???

A fool's errand?

 

[Tom K.]

A fool's errand?

A never ending process?!

 

[markojp]

A never ending process?!

... hence, a fool's errand.

I get it though. Most people enjoy the gear chase. Honestly I don't much.

 

[Philpug]

... hence, a fool's errand.

I get it though. Most people enjoy the gear chase. Honestly I don't much.

For some it is the journey, for others, the destination.

 

[crosscountry]

... hence, a fool's errand.

I get it though. Most people enjoy the gear chase. Honestly I don't much.

For some it is the journey, for others, the destination.

For me a necessary evil.

Don't care the process. Just relieved when it's done. Now I can "just ski"!

 

[markojp]

For some it is the journey, for others, the destination.

I'm more of 'the people you meet along the way ' type.

 

[fatbob]

A darn healthy, wholesome addiction.

August, and I'm already looking forward to skiing, and from Ski Talk traffic levels, I'm clearly not the only one!

I skied last night. Bought a pass for August. Beats the gym and the steady -6 C is a delight in a heatwave.

 

[Crank]

Is buying ski gear a sport or recreation???

A necessity necessary for taking one's skiing from recreational to sporty.

 

[David Chaus]

It's a sport and a recreational activity.

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[dbostedo]

Is skiing a sport or recreation?​

 

[blackke17]

a pass time???

 

[EasternSkiBum]

Skiing like many other outdoor activities can be either or both depending on the individual or situation. When I'm sailing.. I love the serenity of the quiet propulsion through the water... I can hear the water lapping the transom creating a gentle wake.. I can feel the direction of the wind as it provides the power to the boat and I can see fish jump and rays splash at the surface. But at other times I'm fiddling with sails trying to get the perfect balance between speed and course in order to beat the other boats.... or just sail in the most efficient way possible. I don't teach sailing.....

With skiing I have a line I like to use amongst other instructors.... Remember when we thought we were good at this (skiing)? If you don't get it I urge you to find your local snowsports school and give it a try for a season or more. Becoming a pro does have a way of changing ones perspective about that which we love so much. Not in a bad way... just different.

 

[2Old4Rails]

100% a sport. That doesn't mean it can't be done for recreation.

 

[Rich_Ease_3051]

God this "discussion" thread is totally daft (in hindsight) and I feel stupid for participating in it.

 

[Bozzenhagen]

Curling is a sport. So is throwing darts while drinking beer with a BMI higher than a space shuttle goes after launch.

So skiing is a sport.

 

[Guy in Shorts]

Skiing is more of an elixir.