Snowskis

Snowskis, also known as skis and poles, were a type of equipment designed for faster movement in snowy regions, particularly in sloped or hilly areas.

Description
Snowskis were narrow strips of semi-rigid material, most often wood, with leather straps that wrapped them around a wearer's boots. Those sold in Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue were typically constructed with oak.

Individuals

 * Martine of Sembia often wore a pair of snowskis when she was in the Samek Valley.

Groups

 * The town of Eshpurta annually held a winter sports festival in Deepwinter that featured skiing.
 * The Vani, a gnome tribe in the Samek Valley, frequently utilized snowskis.
 * The use of snowskis was quite common among the Rashemi. In their homeland of Rashemen, skiing contests were often held.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Soldiers of Ice • Windwalker