He asked Curious Minnesota, the Strib’s reader-powered reporting project: “What’s the history of ski jumping in ... the top two prizes for “longest and roughest jump” that day, with ...

How long are ski jumping skis? Jumping skis are widest and longest type of skis used in Winter Olympic sports. They are made of a light plastic material and designed for optimal aerodynamic flight.

This week’s Back to the Present, provided by the Menominee Range Historical Museum, is a 1940s view of Pine Mountain Ski Jump ...