![]() ![]() Particularly annoying for snowboarders CĬamber - The opposite of rocker (see further down this list) tips and tails of board/ski touch the ground when the middle does not. Bending your board off the ground and/or spinning around without leaving the groundīutton lift - A lift that doesn't lift you off the ground, you stick a pole with a little button seat on it between your legs and it drags you (on your skis) up the mountain. Essentially smearing your skis/board across the snow in a fashion not dissimilar to buttering toast. Generally, you can ski down any part of it so you can pick your own route for large swooping turns or daredevil speed chutesīunny hill - North American term for a beginner slopeīuttering/butter - Playing around on snowboard or skis without jumping. 10 things you should know when you start skiingīombing - Flying down the ski slopes at breakneck speedīowl - A large basin type area of the mountain, often un-pisted and high up. But if this is your bag then these are the runs for youīlue run - a pisted slope for progressing onto, nice and mellow, can be a lot of fun. Generally full of people trying to prove themselves rather than actually enjoying skiing. Perfect in freezing temperatures or driving snowīlack run - The steepest of runs, often so steep they get icy. It covers all skin whilst still allowing you to see. Though you may get untouched powder skiing, it's best to take a guide and make sure you have all the necessary equipmentīail - A term used when you fall over, often spectacularlyīalaclava - Worn on your face, or rather over it. There are no lifts to the backcountry, you're going to be walking outside the ski area boundary where there is no avalanche control and skiing is much riskier. They are incredibly dangerous Bīackcountry - Skiing for those who shun the pistes. Best European resorts for après skiĪvalanche - When a slope becomes unstable and the snow cascades down it, often building in momentum and dragging everything in its path along for the ride. Directly after skiing, often still in your boots and slope-side, think dancing on tables wild European music blaring loudly or some live music and plenty of beer. The higher you leave the ground the bigger air you hadĪlpine skiing - This is probably what you are in the mountains for, skiing downhill with the toe and heel of your boot fixed to the skiĪprès ski - At the end of your ski day it's time for a few drinks. Air - The act of jumping with skis or snowboard on. ![]()
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