Ski-running

"Ski-Running" by D. M. M. Crichton Somerville is an instructional book from the early 1900's that explains various aspects of skiing. It gives historical context to skiing as a sport and pastime along with useful tips to help people learn how to ski, no matter their skill level. The book's purpose is to show the reader how to ski, but also to allow them to understand the fun, but difficult nature of skiing in general. It starts by talking about how skiing had recently become more well-known and explains that the aim of the book is to give a full explanation of skiing both as a sport done for fun, but also as an outdoor activity. It also looks at criticisms from the past and intends to make the technical guidance more clear and give information about equipment and ways to improve one's skiing. Then, the book goes on to show where skiing came from, stating that it's an old tradition that has become into a popular activity for fun in different locations.