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All About Skiing Trivia Quiz

If you love skiing, see how these questions get you thinking of a crisp, sunny winter day with a foot of fresh powder on the ground.

A multiple-choice quiz by anniedog. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
anniedog

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,117

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1095

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not a ski manufacturer? Hint

Atomic

Wilson

Volant

Fischer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is Glen Plake? Hint

Extreme skier

The skiing pastor

Shawn Plake's grandad

Head ski patroller

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tremblant is known for what? Hint

Its abundant powder

Cold weather and good food

Its 4500 ft. vertical

Its proximity to Disneyland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Most ski boots today are made of what material? Hint

Plastic

Vulcanized rubber

Leather

Seal skins

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Question 5 of 10

5. Slalom and Giant Slalom are both what? Hint

Ethiopian ski hills

Telemark techniques

Austrian T-bars

Winter Olympic events

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who are the Mahre brothers? Hint

Great USA racers

Inventors of P-Tex

Founders of Killington

Ballet skiers

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Question 7 of 10

7. A blown ACL is which of the following? Hint

A missed GS gate

A bad aerial

A broken pole

A nasty injury

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Eastern Boilerplate' is which of the following items? Hint

Awesome skiing

A classic ski race

Icy snow conditions

8 inches of fresh Pow

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Herminator is which of the following? Hint

A ski lift

Arnold's cousin

A great Austrian racer

A corner at Kitzbuhel

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Question 10 of 10

10. What or who is Ullr? Hint

Norwegian ski wax

The Norse God of Winter

A Swiss slalom coach

A shooter at Mick's Bar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a ski manufacturer?

Answer: Wilson

Wilson is a well-known sports equipment company but does not manufacture skis.

2. Who is Glen Plake?

Answer: Extreme skier

Glen Plake is getting geezerish but is still the coolest skier in all of huckdom.

3. Tremblant is known for what?

Answer: Cold weather and good food

Tremblant, in Quebec, is known for the quality of its food and lodging. It can be quite cold and powder is infrequent.

4. Most ski boots today are made of what material?

Answer: Plastic

Modern ski boots are made of plastic. Some can be custom molded to a skier's feet and a good fit is essential to good skiing.

5. Slalom and Giant Slalom are both what?

Answer: Winter Olympic events

Slalom and Giant Slalom are 2 classic downhill skiing racing events.Slalom consists of rapid short-radius turns while GS requires fewer turns and higher speeds.

6. Who are the Mahre brothers?

Answer: Great USA racers

The balding Mahre twins are some of the greatest American ski racers and are retired from international competition.

7. A blown ACL is which of the following?

Answer: A nasty injury

A blown ACL is a common ski injury to the knee and often requires surgery.

8. 'Eastern Boilerplate' is which of the following items?

Answer: Icy snow conditions

Eastern boilerplate is very hard snow which requires sharp edges and good technique to ski. Still better than a day at the office.

9. The Herminator is which of the following?

Answer: A great Austrian racer

The Herminator is Hermann Maier's nickname (reflecting his indestructible nature). An awesome racer from Austria who used to be a bricklayer.

10. What or who is Ullr?

Answer: The Norse God of Winter

Ullr is the Norse God of winter. Many skiers invoke his name and make small offerings to get him to unleash a powder dump on selected ski hills.

Source: Author anniedog

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