Thor Gotaas — A Cheerful Look at Norwegian Skiing History

Norwegians have skied for thousands of years. The Norwegian word 'ski', a split piece of wood, has entered world languages. Thor Gotaas talks about resin-scented forestry workers who toiled through the 50-kilometer race and about daring types in the ski jump, up to today with professional athletes in skin-tight suits and a televised sport. This is also the story of Norway and how we have survived in the land far to the north.