On the other hand, it was as if no one had taught him how to speak, just as no one had taught him how to ski: because he spoke the way nobody speaks, he voiced only the essence of things.

Next to skiing her favourite sport was ice-hockey.

I always go skiing every winter.

It s OK, but I wondered whether there would be enough snow for skiing.

Waiting at the airport is not pleasant, but he quickly concludes that snow today means better skiing conditions tomorrow.