snowboarder

halfpipe

U-shaped ramp for tricks

• ollieHandsfree skateboard jump
• grindCrush into particles
• jibTriangular sail forward

rails · method · indy · rodeo · tailslide · nosegrab · buttering · handplant · tweak · bonk

bindings

Things that secure together

• bootsAnkle-covering footwear
• gogglesSealed protective eyewear
• helmetProtective head covering

parka · gloves · thermals · leash · wax · tuning · base · edges · camber · rocker

carving

Shaping by cutting away

• groomedMade neat and tidy
• powderFine dry particles
• pisteDesignated ski route

corduroy · run · trail · glade · bunny · green · blue · black · moguls · downhill

alpine

Of high elevations

• summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
• peakUtmost height attained
• elevationHeight above reference point

resort · chairlift · gondola · t-bar · lodge · treeline · bowl · ridge · glacier · snowpack

adrenaline

Emergency response hormone

• backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
• daredevilReckless risk-taker
• thrill-seekerOne who pursues excitement

avalanche · steep · gnarly · risky · stunt · chute · overhang · drop-in · freeride · cornice

training

Developing abilities through practice

• competitionStruggle for supremacy
• sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
• coachOne who instructs

fitness · endurance · discipline · practice · skill · agility · medalist · cross-training · nutrition · team

• winter athletesskier, skiers, skater, alpine skiers, ice skater
• board riderssurfer, bodyboarder, kiteboarder, paddleboarder, sandboarder
• athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
• atletasgoalkeeper, keeper, midfielder, striker, forward
• Olympic athletesgold medalist, silver medalist, bronze medalist, Olympic medalist, decathlete
• daredevilsbase jumper, stuntwoman, stuntman, cliff diver, stunt driver