Free skiing was a term that was used in the world of skiing when skiing was not thought of professionally and was limited to fun and recreation. There was no formal training for free skiing . Free skiing is closely related to extreme skiing as it involves all the risks and adventures that form a part of extreme skiing . Certain similarities with back country skiing can also be seen in free skiing .
Skiing professionals and experts refer free skiing to sliding down steep mountain slopes that are often untamed and can be reached only by hiking or by helicopters. Presently, the concept of free skiing has changed a little. The term is now inclusive of both the free riding concept of skiing as well as to skiing in specially built snow parks for skiers. These snow parks have various kickers and rails for skiing enthusiasts who want to experience free skiing in these specially constructed parks. Special ski equipments are designed for free skiing so that skiing in complex terrains does not prove to be hazardous. A special variety of skis namely twin-tip skis are used by free skiers for smooth mobility. Free skiing can become very enjoyable with the required experience and knowledge of rough mountainous terrains. Free skiing in present terms also includes several camps of skiing like slope style, half pipe, big air, rails and Skier X. Free skiing has also become a part of the X games and has gained immense popularity with skiers all over the world.
