cross-country skier
Snow trail athlete
A cross-country skier is someone who travels over snow on long, narrow skis, propelling themselves with poles across relatively flat terrain rather than downhill slopes.
The sport emphasizes endurance over speed or acrobatics: Cross-country skiers covered twenty kilometers through the forest.
The term applies to recreational enthusiasts and competitive racers alike.
Speed competition participant
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- competitorOne striving against others
- marathonLong-distance footrace
sprint · medalist · champion · professional · relay · pursuit · World Cup · trials
Snow-gliding footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- bindingsThings that secure together
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- waxPliable waterproof substance
roller skis · ski bag · edge · camber · flex · scraper · brush · iron
Low temperature state
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- layeringForming successive strata
- base layerInnermost worn garment
- windchillPerceived temperature drop
hypothermia · hand warmers · goggles · buff · mittens · thermal · breathable · moisture-wicking
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- fitnessGood physical shape
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
conditioning · interval · threshold · VO2 max · recovery · fatigue · bonking · hydration
Of lasting excellence
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- V2German wartime ballistic missile
- weight transferRedistribution of mass between supports
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
rhythm · stride length · arm swing · hip rotation · breathing · pacing
Prepared skiing surfaces
- tracksMarks showing passage
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- hillsLow natural elevations
- flatsDwellings or low shoes
downhill · uphill · terrain park · stadium · course · loop · out-and-back · elevation
racer
Speed competition participant
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- competitorOne striving against others
marathon · sprint · medalist · champion · professional · relay · pursuit · World Cup · trials · qualifier
skis
Snow-gliding footwear
wax · roller skis · ski bag · edge · camber · flex · scraper · brush · iron
cold
Low temperature state
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- layeringForming successive strata
- base layerInnermost worn garment
windchill · hypothermia · hand warmers · goggles · buff · mittens · thermal · breathable · moisture-wicking · subzero
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- fitnessGood physical shape
training · conditioning · interval · threshold · VO2 max · recovery · fatigue · bonking · hydration · nutrition
classic
Of lasting excellence
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- V2German wartime ballistic missile
- weight transferRedistribution of mass between supports
balance · rhythm · stride length · arm swing · hip rotation · breathing · pacing
groomed trails
Prepared skiing surfaces
- tracksMarks showing passage
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- hillsLow natural elevations
flats · downhill · uphill · terrain park · stadium · course · loop · out-and-back · elevation · snow conditions
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- racersracer, race car driver, runner, driver, cyclist
- winter athletesskiers, skater, alpine skiers, ice skater, figure skater
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
- endurance athletesultramarathoner, ultrarunner, marathoner, triathlete, ironman
- Paralympianspara-athlete, wheelchair racer, handcyclist, blind runner, monoskier
cross-country skierdownhill skier
One who descends slopes competitively
alpine skier · downhill racer · slalom skier · freestyle skier · speed skier
cross, country, skier, crosses, crossed, crossing, crosser, countries, countryside