ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ski

Skiing is a fun winter sport that you can do outside in the snow. Have you ever seen people sliding down the hill on skis and wondering how they do it? Skis are like really long flat boards that you wear on your feet. You put your feet in these boots that clip into the skis, and then you slide down the hill.

But how do you stop? Well, there are these things called ski poles that you hold onto while you ski. They help you balance and control your speed. When you want to slow down or stop, you can use your poles to make a snow plow, which means you point the tips of the skis inward and spread them apart. This makes the skis slow down and stop.

But skiing isn't just about going down the hill. You can also go up the hill using something called a ski lift. A ski lift is like a big chair that takes you up to the top of the hill so you don't have to walk up by yourself. Some ski resorts even have a special area just for kids to learn how to ski safely.

So, that's skiing! It's a fun and exciting outdoor sport for the winter. Just remember to wear warm clothes and stay safe while having fun on the slopes!
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