Evolution of Skiing

Evolution of Skiing
When you’re on that chairlift looking out at the beautiful mountains and then staring down at your skis, thinking, who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to go down a mountain with two sticks strapped to boots as fast as you can? At the same time, thanking the Gods  you are on a chair lift to carry your butt up the mountain rather than bootpacking or skinning up. Who invented this crazy sport and why?