Ski mountaineering is a sport involving climbing mountains, either on skis or carrying them, and then skiing down. It utilizes specialized equipment, primarily free-heel telemark skis or modified alpine skis with free-heel functionality for ascents and fixed-heel for descents. This discipline can be enjoyed recreationally or pursued as a competitive sport.
In 1924, Military patrol was an official event at the Winter Olympics.
In 1928, Military patrol was a demonstration event at the Winter Olympics.
In 1936, Military patrol was a demonstration event at the Winter Olympics.
In 1948, Military patrol was a demonstration event at the Winter Olympics.
From 1992, the Comité International du Ski-Alpinisme de Compétition (CISAC) sanctioned the European Championship.
In 1999, the CISAC merged with the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions.
In 2007, the first South American Ski Mountaineering Championship and the first Asian Championship of Ski Mountaineering took place.
In 2008, the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions became the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF).
In 2009, the Comité International du Ski-Alpinisme de Compétition (CISAC) stopped sanctioning the European Championship.
In 2012, the first North American Ski Mountaineering Championship, sanctioned by the United States Ski Mountaineering Association, was held.
In 2020, Ski Mountaineering had a successful debut at the Winter Youth Olympics.
In July 2021, the International Olympic Committee announced that Ski Mountaineering had been added as an optional sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.
In October 2021, the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games announced that the resort of Bormio was chosen as the competition venue for the event.
In 2025, Ski Mountaineering is scheduled as an optional event during the Winter World University Games, to be held in Turin, Italy.
In 2026, Ski Mountaineering will be an optional sport at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.
In 2026, Ski mountaineering is scheduled to make its debut as an official event at the Winter Olympics.
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