Which preposition to use with skis

with Occurrences 8%

Since I tried it, two or three new forms of toe binding have been put on the market, the simplest of which seems to me to be the Davos form, which is merely a strap fixed to the Ski with an iron loop at the end to fit into the hook on the boot and an ordinary Huitfeldt spring buckle to fix it firmly. (2) Solid bindings.

in Occurrences 7%

One or two English firms, such as Lillywhite, which really take pains to obtain the best possible quality of goods, may be trusted to provide Norwegian Skis, but there are also several makers of good Skis in Switzerland.

to Occurrences 5%

After we had finished this horseback trip we went on sleds and skis to the upper Geyser Basin and the Falls of the Yellowstone.

on Occurrences 4%

Anyone coming out to ski on the glaciers in Summer time should bring with them their own Skis or arrange to hire these at some Winter Sports centre in the valleys.

on Occurrences 4%

The first tendency of Skis on a steepish slope is to point more and more downhill till, finally having intimidated the beginner into allowing them to go their own way, they plunge straight down, and the beginner collapses.

for Occurrences 4%

People may ski for years without getting hurt, and the experienced runner probably hurts himself less than the beginner.

after Occurrences 3%

The poachers let loose the dogs, and they themselves skied after him at full speed.

in Occurrences 3%

While we foreign women Ski-runners are provided with elaborate costumes, including breeches or trousers, the little Swiss girls ski in frocks and cotton pinafores without cap or hat, and often without gloves.

as Occurrences 3%

This did not make much difference, as I knew nothing of the art and only used the Skis as a freak on days off from tobogganing.

off Occurrences 3%

As you get more confidence in your running, try lifting one Ski off the ground as you slide along.

with Occurrences 3%

There are two forms of sealskins: (1) Sohms skins, which are attached to the Skis with wax.

from Occurrences 2%

The hairs lying towards the back of the Ski catch in the snow and prevent the Skis from slipping backwards, which is a great help and saving of energy.

for Occurrences 2%

The Swedish Bishop Magnus writes in 1533 of the way in which the Norwegians used Skis for traversing country when hunting.

over Occurrences 2%

This afternoon all hands have been away on ski over the floes.

under Occurrences 2%

Toe irons pass through the Ski under the toes and come up either side to hold the foot in place.

at Occurrences 2%

Some nice earl would please her, or one of those artist chaps you read of in the feuilletonsthe sort of artist who, when he once gets a tiny little picture skied at the Academy, immediately has fortune, and titles and things, rolling in.

of Occurrences 2%

(8) Carry your own gear including spare clothing, Ski-ing necessaries, etc. (9) Avoid stepping on the Skis of another runner.

towards Occurrences 1%

Gran, Oates, and Bowers went on ski towards a reported island about which there had been some difference of opinion.

around Occurrences 1%

This afternoon went on ski around the bay and back across.

as Occurrences 1%

We began on ski as usual, Evans' team hampering us a bit; the pulling very hard after yesterday's snowfall.

between Occurrences 1%

For several winters past they had had a pair of ski between them; they managed well enough that way as long as they were at home, one waiting while the other took his turn, or one standing on behind the other.

down Occurrences 1%

For example, if a subaltern glissading on ski down the village street, maintaining his precarious balance by the aid of a "stick" in each hand, meets a General, also on ski and also a novice, what should happen?

from Occurrences 1%

They have already in less than thirty years entirely altered the life of the young people in far-away villages, who used to be practically shut up during the winter months, but who can now ski from one place to another on Sundays and holidays, enjoying the companionship of their friends and widening their outlook by mixing with strangers.

into Occurrences 1%

I have often seen beginners take advantage of this to stick their heels out and off the Ski into the snow to help them uphill, or to act as a brake downhill.

like Occurrences 1%

Sometimes I fear he is going from bad to worse, but I trust he will pick up again when we come to steady work on ski like this afternoon.

Which preposition to use with  skis