Calgary area skiers face uphill climb in new Olympic sport

Ski Mountaineering, or Skimo, will make its Olympic debut in Italy in 2026, but the sport has been around for decades. It starts with skiers making their way up the side of a mountain, before navigating a downhill course with burning legs and an eye on one of a few Olympic qualifying spots.
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