Brandon Locke
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Physics 211 Web Project
Fall 2002

Image courtesy of Ski Canada Magazine
Skiing is a sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. The adrenaline rush that skiers get from flying down the slopes is unmatched, but all too often the cause for this rush is overlooked. Physics plays a crucial role in skiing and without it, there would definitely be no skiing. The concept of skiing is simple. You attach a ski to each foot, go to the top of a hill or incline, and slide down, turning side to side. From this basic concept of sliding down an inclined plane, a worldwide sport has evolved. In this web page, I hope you gain a useful knowledge of the vitally important role that physics plays in the sport of downhill skiing.