. Ski-running . n, one frequently hears that Noi-wegians are bom on ski,and jump before they can walk; but, though the writer of thisarticle has made every inquiry, he has, so far, failed to authenti-cate a single case an point. The truth is tbat Norwegians of allages are fond of ski-running and jumping, but, owing to suchthings as the melting of the snow in summer, extreme youthand old age, business and the like, only a comparatively smallnumber are worthy to be called real ex2)erts. Further, it is notthe fact that a special exercise j^lace, with an elaborately builttake-off, is essential. On
. Ski-running . n, one frequently hears that Noi-wegians are bom on ski,and jump before they can walk; but, though the writer of thisarticle has made every inquiry, he has, so far, failed to authenti-cate a single case an point. The truth is tbat Norwegians of allages are fond of ski-running and jumping, but, owing to suchthings as the melting of the snow in summer, extreme youthand old age, business and the like, only a comparatively smallnumber are worthy to be called real ex2)erts. Further, it is notthe fact that a special exercise j^lace, with an elaborately builttake-off, is essential. On most hills it is possible to build, in afew minutes, a jump which will give entertainment both to theskilful and unskilful; and it frequently happens in the course ofa tour that a little natural drop presents itself, from which onemay skim through the air for several yards before again touchingthe snow. True that in Norway hills are specially preparedand elaborate take-offs built, but these are chieflv used for. SoLBERG Hill. A successful lea}). The jumpers cap thrown off in fliyht may le seen behind him. Photo hy I). 31. if. Crichton Somerville. io a a> a n^ a 5 ~* o QJ -a ^ ^ o e*^ « O Xi 31 ^3 2 E. 0) a n 01 ^ H
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