Sharon Reich-Garson

Thailand's political parties have taken note.

Moving on now to the Milano Cortina Games, which are officially underway.

And this year, there's something new with the games.

Ski mountaineering.

It's the oldest form of skiing born from military training in the Alps, and it's finally making its Olympic debut in Milano Cortina.

Now, I'm a big winter sports fan, but I had no idea what skimo is.

So I called up reporter Marlene Kassebier, who'll be reporting from the slopes.

Marlene, for those of us who don't know, can you explain what is Schemo?

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