He/she is the backcountry lover who has the best day out of everyone.įreestyle: A style of skiing or snowboarding primarily focused on tricks. If achieved expect a smile from ear to ear butįreerider: One who prefers to ski steep off-piste, jab
Holding an edge is a key to a good turn.įirst Tracks: Cutting through fresh snow before anyone elseĭoes, leaving behind your trail for all else to see. Snowboards, used for gaining control by biting into the snow for smoother carvingĪnd cutting. T-shirt with the staple slogan, “I love big dumps” can be found in many skiĮdge: The sharpened metal strip on the sides of skis and Also used for when you gatecrash a motherĬrust: Refers to a frozen layer either covering softer snowĭeath Cookies: Slang term for the cookie-sized chunks of iceįormed by grooming and snowmaking a plague at resorts when it is really cold.ĭump: Slang term for an epic snowfall of fresh powder A The snow and the ability to stay in total control. Excessive chatter reduces contact between the ski and Is the art form you want to achieve… The holy grail.Ĭhatter: The vibration of skis or snowboards caused by Carving turns can vary from tight turns to giant “S” shaped
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They encounter such as moguls plus what they have all over their body at theĬarving: A series of clean turns using the edges of skis orĪ snowboard. Think your sporty friend who is good at everything and skiing in his firstīros: Our fellow rippers and shredders (terminology givenįurther down), basically mountain people who are just out for fun, rather thanĭoing big hucks (stunts) for big bucks like some of the Pros.īumps: The term used by novices for anything and everything Also used in reference to the main area at the bottom of a ski resort, or the overallīomber: Slang term for a skier or snowboarder flying down a To describe the underside of a ski or snowboard which can take a few scrapesĪlong the way. Or nowadays for the ‘park rat’ which we willīase: Not the fish or low heavy musical tones…. A keyĮxtra whenever you are caught riding a lift in fierce, driving wind or snow. Ground and take a tumble “She bailed on that rail.”īalaclava: A facemask worn to cover exposed skin.
This is skiing and snowboarding at your own risk, thus theīackcountry is a place for knowledgeable experts only.īail: This term is used when you majestically fall to the Music, if you are lucky you will be joined by a saxophone player all whilst swappingīackcountry: Otherwise known as off piste – often the most memorableĭays spent skiing are in the backcountry - Away from the pisted motorways andįloods of people. Think dancing on tables, listening to live Also known as the One-ski Quiver.Īprès-Ski: The day’s over – time for drinks. Types of snow conditions and at most speeds. Join your fellow shredders, jibbers and magic carpet riders!Īll-Mountain Ski: These skis are designed to perform in all Now commit them to memory, use them wisely and We have provided a brief definition to help you understand them. You will find a number of terms/phrases used in the skiing and snowboarding bubble. The modern day 'ski lingo' (language) SkiingĪnd snowboarding are two of the greatest winter sports on the planet, and likeĪnything else in this world the two sports have certain terms and jargon thatĬan be confusing without a bit of definition.
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