all-mountain
Any slope capable
All-mountain describes skiing or snowboarding gear designed to perform well across varied terrain and conditions—groomed runs, powder, moguls, and steeps.
An all-mountain ski is versatile rather than specialized: I wanted one pair of skis that could handle everything, so I went all-mountain.
The term applies similarly to mountain bikes built for diverse trail types.
Unearned benefit from others
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- pisteDesignated ski route
- off-pisteOutside designated ski trails
- groomedMade neat and tidy
powder · carving · variable · conditions · terrain · resort · backcountry · alpine
Made neat and tidy
- powderFine dry particles
- mogulsBumps or bigwigs
- steepsSoaks to extract flavor
- treesWoody plants with trunks
bowls · chutes · variable · mixed · crud · hardpack · ice · slush
Snow-gliding footwear
- bindingsThings that secure together
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- rockerChair on curved rails
- camberDesigned surface curvature
flex · sidecut · directional · twin-tip · lightweight · durable · stiff · responsive
Capacity for varied applications
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- agilityQuickness and ease
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
- gripSecure manual hold
responsiveness · maneuverability · confidence · control · speed · precision · adaptability · balance
freeride
Unearned benefit from others
groomed · powder · carving · variable · conditions · terrain · resort · backcountry · alpine · downhill
groomed
Made neat and tidy
trees · bowls · chutes · variable · mixed · crud · hardpack · ice · slush · glades
skis
Snow-gliding footwear
camber · flex · sidecut · directional · twin-tip · lightweight · durable · stiff · responsive · versatile
versatility
Capacity for varied applications
grip · responsiveness · maneuverability · confidence · control · speed · precision · adaptability · balance · power
all-mountainrace
Competition of speed
racing · specialized · discipline-specific · purpose-built · competition
mountain, mountains, mountainous, mountaineer, mountaineering, mountainside