Grass Skiing

What is grass skiing?

Grass skiing is summer’s version of winter downhill skiing, in which the skier travels downhill on grass.

The skier

The skier races downhill on grass.

How to grass ski

The skier weaves downhill around and through obstacles to the finish line. The skier with the fastest time wins.

Equipment

Skis – grass skis use caterpillar tracks, like the tracks on a construction bulldozer or a bike chain, to move over the grass
Ski boots – hold the skier’s feet on the skis
Helmet – protects the head in case of a fall
Poles – the skier uses poles at the start to push off faster down the hill, and to help keep his/her balance while weaving down the course
Goggles – worn to protect the skier’s eyes

Sport lingo

Weed whacking – another term for grass skiing
Slalom – in both grass and snow skiing, the name of the race that involves weaving around poles