downhill skiing
Mountain slope sport
Downhill skiing is the sport of skiing down snow-covered slopes, as opposed to cross-country skiing across flat or rolling terrain.
The term distinguishes recreational and competitive alpine skiing from Nordic disciplines.
Downhill is also a specific racing event featuring the longest, fastest runs: She won gold in the downhill.
- slalomSki race through gates
- mogulsBumps or bigwigs
- tuck positionCurled-up body shape
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- pisteDesignated ski route
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- ski trainingski technique, ski lessons, edge control, carving, speed control
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- skiingski, ski resort, ski slope, ski slopes, ski lift
- Winter Olympicsbiathlon, bobsled, ski jumping, curling, figure skating
- downhill sportsluge, bobsled, skeleton, street luge, toboggan
- mountain sportssnowboarding, ski jumping, mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing