From Plastic Slopes to Olympic Dreams

Dave Ryding is Britain's best skier. He started skiing on a small plastic slope in England. The slope is only 140 meters long and 10 meters wide. It's surrounded by sheep!

Ryding began skiing here when he was 6 years old. Now, at 39, he is a famous skier. He has won important races and will compete in the Olympics.

Many people are surprised by Ryding's success. Most top skiers come from snowy countries. But Ryding shows that you can become great even if you start on a small, plastic slope.