Sondre Norheim Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Sondre Norheim (
June 10,
1825 -
March 9,
1897) was the pioneer of modern
skiing. Born and raised in
Morgedal in
Telemark, he made
Norwegian words like
ski and
slalom known worldwide. Living the last part of his life in
North Dakota,
USA, he became a legend as a skiing postman in the rugged mountains of the West.
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