Ever heard of skimo? It's short for ski mountaineering, and it's the coolest new sport hitting the slopes! ❄️⛰️
Imagine racing up snowy mountains, then zooming down them, all while tackling extreme conditions. That's skimo for you! Athletes climb nearly 2,000 meters, carrying gear like ice axes, ropes, and avalanche detectors. Talk about intense! 💪
Since its first World Championships in 2002, skimo has become a thrilling international competition. And guess what? It's making its Asian Winter Games debut in northeast China's Harbin this year! 🥳
Get ready to cheer on these adventurous athletes as they take the Games to new heights. Stay tuned for more epic updates! 🏔️✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
