Skimo: The most exciting Olympic sport you’ve never seen before

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Ski mountaineering is the newest sport at the Olympics, and it’s a grueling one. NPR’s Brian Mann explains “skimo” and why it might be the most exciting sport you’ve never seen. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games” with host A Martínez.

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