freeski
Backcountry snow sport
Freeski refers to skiing outside the constraints of groomed runs and formal competition—emphasizing creativity, personal expression, and natural terrain.
Freeskiers seek out backcountry powder, cliffs, and terrain parks rather than racing gates.
The term encompasses freestyle tricks, big-mountain descents, and an attitude that treats the mountain as a playground: She left the resort to freeski in the backcountry.
Deceptive acts or techniques
- jibbingRefusing to move forward
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- slopestyleJudged trick course competition
- big airAerial trick competition
rails · kicker · spin · flip · switch · cork · rodeo · buttering
Judged trick course competition
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- big airAerial trick competition
- X GamesExtreme sports competition
- judgingForming an opinion
score · run · qualifying · finals · podium · event · contest · circuit
Fine dry particles
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- alpineOf high elevations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
peak · glacier · chute · couloir · off-piste · ungroomed · steep · variable
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- intensityStrength or force level
euphoria · heart-pounding · risk · danger · exposure · commitment · consequence · send it
Ski curved at both ends
- bindingsThings that secure together
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- helmetProtective head covering
goggles · avalanche beacon · probe · shovel · GoPro · outerwear · layers
Conveyed thought or feeling
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- individualityUnique personal character
- progressionSequential forward movement
- communityCollective of connected people
film · edit · segment · crew · session · shred · stoke · style
tricks
Deceptive acts or techniques
- jibbingRefusing to move forward
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- slopestyleJudged trick course competition
big air · rails · kicker · spin · flip · switch · cork · rodeo · buttering · tweaking
slopestyle
Judged trick course competition
judging · score · run · qualifying · finals · podium · event · contest · circuit · pro
powder
Fine dry particles
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- alpineOf high elevations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
ridge · peak · glacier · chute · couloir · off-piste · ungroomed · steep · variable · fresh tracks
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
intensity · euphoria · heart-pounding · risk · danger · exposure · commitment · consequence · send it · full send
twin-tip
Ski curved at both ends
helmet · goggles · avalanche beacon · probe · shovel · GoPro · outerwear · layers
expression
Conveyed thought or feeling
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- individualityUnique personal character
- progressionSequential forward movement
community · film · edit · segment · crew · session · shred · stoke · style · attitude
freeskislalom
Ski race through gates
giant slalom · downhill racing · ski racing · competitive racing · speed skiing
- frees upMakes accessible again
- freestyle skiingAcrobatic downhill snow sport