alpine skiing
Snowy slope racing
Alpine skiing is the sport of skiing downhill on mountainous terrain, as opposed to cross-country or Nordic skiing.
The name comes from the Alps, where the sport developed.
Competitive alpine skiing includes events like slalom, giant slalom, and downhill: She won gold in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics.
Ski race through gates
- giant slalomSki race through gates
- downhillToward the bottom
- combinedMerged into one
- gatesMovable barriers at openings
racecourse · tuck · carving · edging · schuss · finish line · bib · inspection
Designated ski route
- mogulInfluential industry leader
- powderFine dry particles
- groomedMade neat and tidy
- off-pisteOutside designated ski trails
bowl · chute · cornice · black diamond · blue square · green circle · slope · gradient
Shaping by cutting away
- edgingDecorative border material
- tuckFold into concealment
- snowplowVehicle clearing frozen precipitation
- parallel turnSki maneuver, skis aligned
weight transfer · angulation · counter-rotation · pressure control · fall line · traverse · sideslip · wedge
Snow-gliding footwear
- bindingsThings that secure together
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- helmetProtective head covering
goggles · speed suit · ski wax · edges · camber · rocker · sidecut · base layer
Mechanism for vertical transport
- gondolaSuspended transport cabin
- chairliftCable-suspended passenger conveyance
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
- chaletWooden mountain cottage
ski pass · ski school · rental shop · trail map · snowmaking · grooming · après-ski · ski patrol
North American mountain chain
- AndesSouth American western range
- HimalayasAsia's highest range
- DolomitesAlpine range, northeastern Italy
- Sierra NevadaWestern U.S. mountain range
summit · peak · elevation · glacier · avalanche · ridge · valley · treeline
Leisure time away
- holidayDay of rest
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- leisureFree time for relaxation
tourism · scenery · panorama · family trip · powder day · bucket list · destination · excursion
slalom
Ski race through gates
- giant slalomSki race through gates
- downhillToward the bottom
- combinedMerged into one
gates · racecourse · tuck · carving · edging · schuss · finish line · bib · inspection · World Cup
piste
Designated ski route
off-piste · bowl · chute · cornice · black diamond · blue square · green circle · slope · gradient · steeps
carving
Shaping by cutting away
- edgingDecorative border material
- tuckFold into concealment
- snowplowVehicle clearing frozen precipitation
parallel turn · weight transfer · angulation · counter-rotation · pressure control · fall line · traverse · sideslip · wedge
skis
Snow-gliding footwear
helmet · goggles · speed suit · ski wax · edges · camber · rocker · sidecut · base layer · ski bag
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
- gondolaSuspended transport cabin
- chairliftCable-suspended passenger conveyance
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
chalet · ski pass · ski school · rental shop · trail map · snowmaking · grooming · après-ski · ski patrol · bunny slope
Rockies
North American mountain chain
- AndesSouth American western range
- HimalayasAsia's highest range
- DolomitesAlpine range, northeastern Italy
Sierra Nevada · summit · peak · elevation · glacier · avalanche · ridge · valley · treeline · snowpack
vacation
Leisure time away
leisure · tourism · scenery · panorama · family trip · powder day · bucket list · destination · excursion
- ski trainingski technique, ski lessons, edge control, carving, speed control
- mountain traditionsyodeling, alphorn, mountain music, mountain guides, prayer flags
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, biking
- sportssports, basketball, tennis, athletics, golf
alpine skiingcross-country skiing
Self-propelled snow travel sport
Nordic skiing · ski touring · backcountry skiing · biathlon · ski mountaineering
alpine skiingwater skiing
Towed surface gliding sport
wakeboarding · surfing · summer sports · beach volleyball · swimming
alpine skiingmountain climbing
Ascending peaks on foot
mountaineering · ski mountaineering · hiking · rock climbing · ascending