Skiing Nutcrackers

These Skiing Nutcrackers are 15 inches tall. The Handsome Skiing Nutcrackers are wearing a red, green and white striped ski hat, white sweater with green around the neck, waist and cuffs and a border at the bottom with white poinsettias and green Christmas trees. His trousers are red and he has white socks, up to his knees, black shoes and green mittens. He is holding his skis in one hand and his ski poles in the other. Select this link to view our Christmas Nutcracker Village People.

Alpine Skiing.
The term "skiing" commonly refers to alpine skiing where one visits a ski resort, purchases a lift ticket, dons cold weather clothing, skis, ski boots and often ski poles, and embarks on a chairlift, gondola lift, or other means of mechanical uphill transport. Upon reaching the summit, the skier disembarks from the ski lift and travels downhill, propelled by gravity, usually along a marked route known as a piste, "run," "trail," or "slope". Most ski resorts use mechanical equipment to "groom," or pack down and smooth, the snow surface on certain ski trails. Select this link to view our Soldier Bear Nutcrackers.

Back Country Skiing.
Also called Nordic touring. In the Alps where skiers can easily ski from area to area, Randon�e and backcountry skiing are indistinguishable. In North America however, where chairlifts either aren't allowed or are impractical for touring, skiers typically use Nordic style which is more suitable for skiing up hill. The heels of the bindings always remain free, unlike Randone� bindings which can be locked down. Select this link to view our Fisherman Nutcrackers.

Cross Country Racing.
Cross country skiing takes its name from a type of ski race that is one third up, one third down, and one third flat. The name distinguishes it from other types of ski races and competition such as downhill racing, slalom racing, and Nordic jumping. Cross country races can be either freestyle or classic. In freestyle racing, any technique is allowed as long as it is human powered and on skis. In a classic race, skating techniques are prohibited. Select this link to view our Palace Guard Nutcracker.

Nordic Jumping.
Also called ski flying and ski jumping. A competition in which skiers slide down a ramp and attempt to go the furthest before landing on the ground. This is done with Nordic style skis, meaning that the heels of boot and binding are detached from the ski. The skis are much longer and wider than other types of skis and jumping is typically done without ski poles. Select this link to view our Large Half Nutcracker.

Nordic Skiing.
Also called Cross country skiing. World wide, Nordic skiing may be the most popular form of skiing since it does not require a special ski area. Typically after donning appropriate clothing, the skier goes outside and skis in a local park or even on a snowy street. Nordic skiing is the oldest form of skiing and was developed in Scandinavia as a way of traveling in the winter. Select this link to view our Life Size Large Toy Soldier.
Skiing competition is organized by the International Ski Federation, which is responsible for development of rules and scheduling of competitions worldwide in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, freestyle skiing, nordic combined and ski jumping. Competition is managed in each country by its national association. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association is responsible for competitive skiing in America. Select this link to view our Superman Collectible Nutcrackers.