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Snowing the Lingo: What do all of those Skiing Phrases Mean?

Life on the slopes is luxurious and intoxicating: a heady mixture of cosy chalets, challenging ski runs and delicious food. Not everything Alpine is this simple, however. Skiing comes with its very own list of jargon, and if you’re a leisure skier rather than complete devotee, you may find yourself getting lost in all the lingo. Never fear, though, we’re here to help! Here are some of the cryptic terms you may encounter, and what they really mean.

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1

Your helmet. A dramatic nickname until you consider how much damage could be done without one!

2

A beginner’s slope. These are usually nice and flat, making them perfect for those practice runs.

3

A conveyer-belt like ski-lift. These are usually found on bunny slopes.

4

The tips of end of season rocks that poke up out of the snow.

5

The slang term for a ski lift operator.

6

Skiing down a hill dangerously fast, with no regard for the safety of others or yourself!

7

The first ski of the day: incredibly invigorating.

8

The term for a really accomplished and impressive skier. The snowboarding equivalent is a ‘shredder’.

9

A dim light created by grey skies. It’s more dangerous than it sounds, with the potential to cause vertigo and hide changes in terrain until the last minute.

10

Powdery, freshly fallen snow. It’s also known as ‘pow pow’.

11

A mountain basin. Bowls are usually free from trees and incorporate smooth inclines – perfect for swooping turns and fast-paced dives.

12

Another name for very wet, heavy snow.

13

A form of cross-country skiing where the heels of a skier’s boots aren’t fixed to their skis.

14

The act of skiing straight downhill, without turning.

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