The book contains the proceedings of the Fifth International Congress on Science and Skiing. The scientific program again offered a broad spectrum on current research work in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing and Ski Jumping.

Erich Müller: Professor at the Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology at the University of Salzburg. Main research areas: biomechanics and training in alpine and nordic skiing as well as in game sports. Head of the steering group “Winter Sports” of the World Commission of Sport Science. Stefan Lindiger: Associate Professor at the Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology at the University of Salzburg. Main research areas: biomechanics and training in cross-country skiing. Thomas Stöggl: Associate Professor at the Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology at the University of Salzburg. Main research areas: biomechanics and training in cross-country skiing.