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Quiz about Skiing Verities and Balderdash

Skiing Verities and Balderdash Quiz

For some it is fierce sporting competition, for others it is a chance to get active amid some beautiful scenery. How much do you know about skiing?

A multiple-choice quiz by darksplash. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
darksplash

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,771

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
303

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Europe, ski pistes (runs) are graded in four categories: Black, blue, green and red. Which is the most difficult? Hint

Blue

Green

Red

Black

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Question 2 of 10

2. Telluride is a popular ski resort in Colorado, but is also known for a significant event that happened there more than 100 years ago. What happened? Hint

The first 'wireless' telegraph message was sent from there

It was flattened by a landslide

It was the location of the first robbery by Butch Cassidy

It was destroyed by a volcano

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Question 3 of 10

3. Winter Sports: If you were a spectator, or even a competitor at the 'Crit�rium de la premi�re neige', where would you be? Hint

St Anton, Austria

Zermatt, Swittzerland

Val Gardena, Italy

Val D'Isere, France

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Question 4 of 10

4. On a winter sports holiday, what would you do with a Ski-Doo? Hint

Try not to step in it

Wear it

Drive it

Drink it

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Question 5 of 10

5. Members of a family renowned in movie and musical for their flight from Austria to escape the Nazis, went on to run a ski holiday hotel in Vermont, USA. What is their name? Hint

Von Trapp

Vonn Trent

Vonn Trump

Vonn Thomas

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the FIS rules for safety on the ski slopes, what should you do before moving off from a standstill? Hint

Check that you are wearing skis

Look up and down so as not to endanger someone already on the move

Check that your makeup is on right

Look at your piste map

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Eddie The Eagle' became a celebrity after his 'performances' in the Calgary Winter Olympics of 1988, but do you know his real name? Hint

Michael Edwards

Eddie Evans

Eddie Edwards

Michael Evans

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you name the Hollywood hearthrob who played a ski racer in the movie 'Downhill Racer'? Hint

Robert Redford

Brad Pitt

Paul Newman

George Clooney

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held? Hint

Beaver Creek/Vail, Colorado

Vancouver, Canada

Baghdad, Iraq

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which leading ski manufacturer shared a name with a very high mountain? Hint

Matterhorn

Mountain High

Mont Blanc

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Europe, ski pistes (runs) are graded in four categories: Black, blue, green and red. Which is the most difficult?

Answer: Black

The European order from easiest to most difficult is green, blue, red, black.
The North American order from easiest to most difficult is green, blue, black diamond, and double black diamond.

2. Telluride is a popular ski resort in Colorado, but is also known for a significant event that happened there more than 100 years ago. What happened?

Answer: It was the location of the first robbery by Butch Cassidy

Butch Cassidy (Robert LeRoy Parker) and his gang stole thousands of dollars from the bank in June 1889. The Sundance Kid was not a member of the gang at that time.

3. Winter Sports: If you were a spectator, or even a competitor at the 'Crit�rium de la premi�re neige', where would you be?

Answer: Val D'Isere, France

The Crit�rium de la premi�re neige is the traditional curtain-raiser for World Cup races in Europe each season. It is held in early December.

4. On a winter sports holiday, what would you do with a Ski-Doo?

Answer: Drive it

The best way to describe a Ski-Doo is a powered sled with skis at the front and caterpillar tracks at the rear. They are steered like a motorcycle and can be very fast and maneuverable. They are a very quick way of getting around the slopes and are often used by the ski patrols for mountain rescues.

5. Members of a family renowned in movie and musical for their flight from Austria to escape the Nazis, went on to run a ski holiday hotel in Vermont, USA. What is their name?

Answer: Von Trapp

The family eventually settled at Stowe in the early 1940s. The Vonn Trapp Family Lodge opened in 1950.

6. According to the FIS rules for safety on the ski slopes, what should you do before moving off from a standstill?

Answer: Look up and down so as not to endanger someone already on the move

The 10 FIS rules for conduct on the slopes can be found at www.fis-ski.com.
Select rules and publications from the left hand menu and go to FIS General Rules.

7. 'Eddie The Eagle' became a celebrity after his 'performances' in the Calgary Winter Olympics of 1988, but do you know his real name?

Answer: Michael Edwards

Eddie The Eagle represented Great Britain, but scored a notable lack of success in the 60m and 90m ski jumping events - coming last among all those who finished. The media and the Great British public took this heroic loser to their hearts, even if his lack of ability embarrassed the more straight-laced British winter olympics establishment. Michael Edwards is a native of Cheltenham in England and worked as a plasterer.

Unfortunately, Edwards was not as fit as the other competitors and did not have the same financial backing.

His "15 minutes of fame" earned him a career in television and after-dinner speaking.

8. Can you name the Hollywood hearthrob who played a ski racer in the movie 'Downhill Racer'?

Answer: Robert Redford

Gene Hackman co-starred in this 1969 production as a team coach who tried to keep a maverick competitor in check. Redford played a talented racer who was single-mined in the pursuit of success at the expense of any personal relationship. The movie was something of a financial flop.

9. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held?

Answer: Vancouver, Canada

The first Winter Olympics were in Chamonix, France, in 1924.

10. Which leading ski manufacturer shared a name with a very high mountain?

Answer: K2

At 28,250 feet, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. It is located on the border between China and Pakistan. K2 were a U.S. company based in Washington State. It was not named after the mountain, but after the founders, two brothers named Kirschner.

Source: Author darksplash

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