extreme skiing

Extreme skiing is skiing performed on steep, challenging terrain—typically unmarked backcountry slopes, cliff faces, or mountain chutes that would be considered too dangerous for conventional skiing.

The sport emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as skilled skiers sought out increasingly treacherous descents, often requiring helicopter access to remote peaks.

Extreme skiing demands exceptional technical ability and risk tolerance, as falls on such terrain can be fatal.

He made a name for himself extreme skiing in the Alps.