Similar to a snowslide.Īvalanche airbag – Backpack that incorporates an airbag that can be deployed during an avalanche, increasing the odds the victim will float at or near the surface of the slide.Īvalanche beacon – Informal name for an avalanche transceiver, a safety device that transmits a signal rescuers use to home in on someone buried by an avalanche.Īvalanche control – Activities designed to monitor and reduce the risk of avalanches through active measures (e.g., explosives), permanent structures (e.g., snow fence), and social interventions (e.g., educational efforts).Īvalanche dog – Specially trained canines that assist human rescuers in locating and digging out avalanche victims. Also known as randonnée.Īprés ski – French for “after ski,” this phrase describes the food, drink, and other social activities that occur after a day of skiing (or snowboarding).Īrête – Thin, knife-like ridge that is typically formed when glaciers erode parallel valleys.Īudio helmet – A protective helmet that includes speakers in the earpieces and a connection, either wired or wireless, to a music source.Īvalanche – A large mass of snow, ice, and other materials that suddenly slides down a mountain. Also known as mid-fat ski and one-ski quiver.Īlpenglow– The rosy hue of mountains glowing at sunrise or sunset.Īlpine skiing – Sometimes called downhill skiing, the alpine side of the sport involves going uphill via chairlifts and downhill via bindings fixed to the skis.Īlpine touring – Abbreviated AT, alpine touring is a form of skiing in which athletes are able to travel uphill using skins attached to the bottom of their skis and bindings that allow their heels to lift.
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Affiliate of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and part of PSIA-AASI.Īerial tramway – Also called a cable car, aerial tram or tram, this type of lift is larger than a gondola and relies on a three-rope design in which two cables support the car and the other provides propulsion.Īll-mountain ski – A versatile ski that performs well in a variety of conditions, including groomers, powder, bumps, and trees. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # AĪASI – American Association of Snowboard Instructors, a nonprofit that promotes snowboarding through instruction and creates certification standards for instructors. I’m continually adding new posts, so stay informed by connecting with SnowSlang via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, email newsletter, and RSS feed. If a term is highlighted with a hyperlink, clicking it will bring you to a post with greater detail on the skiing term, snowboarding lingo, or snow-related word.
I’ve consulted a variety of sources, including books, online glossaries, instructional articles, and general purpose dictionaries. Here’s my master list of skiing terms and snowboarding slang, as well as other snow-related words and terminology. Glossary: skiing terms, snowboarding slang, and snow words
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