Gletsjer (previously spelled gletscher) is a German word used in Danish – other Nordic words for glacier are jøkel and bræ.
What was the first icebreaker?
The first icebreaker is believed to be the Russian icebreaker Pilot from Kronstadt, built in 1864.
Where does the word ski come from?
The word ‘ski’ comes from either the Old Norse word skið meaning ‘split piece of wood’ or skli meaning ‘to glide’.
Which ski jumping competition is best known in Denmark?
The ski jumping competition best known in Denmark takes place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which for a number of years was broadcast on DR1, with the exception of 2007.
When does winter begin and end?
There is no official meteorological definition of when the winter season begins and ends.
Where is the world’s largest snow castle being built?
The world’s largest snow castle is built every winter in Kemi, Finland.
How wide are cross-country skis?
Cross-country skis are typically 180-210 cm long, 4.2-6.0 cm wide and 0.5-2 cm thick and have a camber, meaning they curve across the center.
Where does ski jumping come from?
Ski jumping originated in Morgedal, Norway, but the first actual competition was held in Trysil in 1862.
What is the term for anything related to soil?
Edaphon (from the Greek έδαφος ethaphos “earth”) is the term for everything related to the soil.
