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World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Freeride World Tour

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Welcome to the first part of our five-part series looking at some of the world’s best ski and snowboard tours. Our goal in this series is to take a look beyond traditional alpine racing and bring to you some of the most inspired competitive freeride skiing and riding happening today.

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The Start of Modern Skiing? A Look At 7 of the World’s Oldest Ski Resorts

Where is the Birthplace of Modern Skiing?

According to the International Skiing History Association, the art of skiing dates back some 3,000 years when archaeological evidence across the Eurasian arctic region shows evidence of primitive skis. But surely that doesn’t reflect today’s modern skiing with perfectly groomed slopes and high-speed lifts. So where do you go to find the birthplace of modern (mechanized) skiing?

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THE FREE SOUL SKIER

THE FREE SOUL SKIER

Welcome to The Free Soul Skier. A place to find my best ideas and most inspired stories about skiing and living the mountain lifestyle.

My focus is on freeride and the big mountain community, but I also love learning about skiing and getting the most out of my days on the mountain.

Skiing is life and the mountains provide an incredible opportunity to enjoy it, if you just know how.

Live Inspired. Ski Better. Enjoy The Ride.

Learn more about Ryan here.

“The journey is the reward.”

— Jeremy Jones