nursery slope
Learning hill, skiing
A nursery slope is a gentle ski slope designed for beginners to learn basic techniques before attempting steeper terrain.
The term is primarily British; Americans typically say bunny slope or bunny hill.
Figuratively, any introductory or low-stakes environment where novices develop skills: Corporate training programs serve as nursery slopes for future executives.
Easy skiing terrain for novices
- gradientRate of change across space
- easy runLow-intensity training session
- low anglePerspective from below subject
- smooth surfacePlane without irregularities
One who lacks experience
- instructionGuidance for action
- lessonUnit of teaching
- snowplowVehicle clearing frozen precipitation
- pizza wedgeTriangular serving of pie
basics · training · novice · introduction · first-timer · foundation · confidence-building · progression
Overseeing people or processes
- instructorsPeople who teach others
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- barriersThings blocking access
- fencingCombat with blunted blades
family-friendly · protected area · controlled environment · ski patrol · warning signs · speed limits · child-safe · guardrails
Enchanted aerial floor covering
- rope towCable-pulled ski conveyance
- conveyor beltEndless loop transporter
- rental shopStore lending items temporarily
- meeting pointDesignated gathering location
bunny hill
Easy skiing terrain for novices
- gradientRate of change across space
- easy runLow-intensity training session
- low anglePerspective from below subject
gentle incline · smooth surface · training ground · green run
beginner
One who lacks experience
- instructionGuidance for action
- lessonUnit of teaching
- snowplowVehicle clearing frozen precipitation
pizza wedge · basics · training · novice · introduction · first-timer · foundation · confidence-building · progression · technique
supervision
Overseeing people or processes
- instructorsPeople who teach others
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- barriersThings blocking access
fencing · family-friendly · protected area · controlled environment · ski patrol · warning signs · speed limits · child-safe · guardrails
magic carpet
Enchanted aerial floor covering
- rope towCable-pulled ski conveyance
- conveyor beltEndless loop transporter
- rental shopStore lending items temporarily
meeting point · cafeteria · rest area · equipment storage · ticket booth
ski boots
Footwear for alpine descents
helmet · skis · rental gear · safety straps · short skis
- beginner zonesbunny hill, kiddie pool, shallow end, training wheels, tutorial level
- slopesincline, inclines, grade, gradient, grades
- beginner slopesbunny hill, green circle
- ski runsgreen run, blue run, groomed trail, bunny hill, slalom course
nursery slopeblack diamond
Expert ski run marker
double black diamond · backcountry · extreme terrain · double black · off-piste
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