IV. The natural environment of skiing

Dr. Ferenc Győri

Winter sports mean doing some sport activity in cold weather and snow and ice play the most important role in them. (Bánhidi 2011). They are pleasurable and a source of joy in winter, when most people are inactive. Skiing is the most popular winter sport worldwide. It depends on the weather and the terrain. In the area of supply and demand, skiing tourism has lately produced a never- before- seen growth. Since 2000 the number of classical skiers (Alpine skiing and cross country skiing) has gone down a little, but this tendeny is being compensated by the growing popularity of snowboarding. (Müller et.al. 2008).