downhill run

Mountain trail descent

A downhill run is a ski slope or trail descending a mountain, or the act of skiing down one: We did three downhill runs before lunch.

In cycling, it's a stretch of road that slopes downward.

Figuratively, something that's a downhill run from here will be easier going forward—the hard part is done.

Related

slalom · moguls · powder · speed · steep · trail · ski resort · piste · alpine · racing · carving · schuss · gates · black diamond · fresh powder · mountain · snow · glide

Categories
Opposites
direction of travel

downhill runuphill climb

Challenging endeavor requiring persistence

ascent · climbing · climbing route

mode of mountain ascent

downhill rungondola ride

Trip in narrow boat

chairlift · ski lift · t-bar · cable car · rope tow

terrain gradient

downhill runcat track

Snow vehicle's trail

cross-country course · runout · level ground · flats · plateau

Family

down, hill, downhills, downed, downing, downs, hilly, hills, hillside

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G