snowsports
Skiing and snowboarding
Snowsports is a collective term for recreational and competitive activities performed on snow, typically on mountains or prepared slopes.
The category includes skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and freestyle disciplines like moguls and aerials.
She's been into snowsports since her family started taking winter vacations in Colorado.
The term appears frequently in resort marketing, equipment retail, and Olympic coverage.
Ski race through gates
- downhillToward the bottom
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
cross-country · luge · bobsled · skeleton · Olympics · medals · podium · qualifying
Snow-gliding footwear
- bindingsThings that secure together
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- helmetProtective head covering
goggles · gloves · wax · edges · camber · rocker · twin-tip · carving
Snow sport on runners
- tobogganingSliding downhill on snow
- sleddingRiding downhill on snow
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
- ice-skatingGliding on blades over frozen surfaces
cross-country · freestyle · jumps · tricks · après-ski · chalet · resort · lifts
Measured height above reference
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- terrainLand's physical features
- elevationHeight above reference point
ridge · glacier · avalanche · Alps · Rockies · Dolomites · backcountry · off-piste
Fine dry particles
crust · fresh · tracked · whiteout · blizzard · visibility · wind · sunny
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- extremeFurthest from moderate
daring · heart-pounding · intense · fearless · boldness · adventure · euphoria · high-octane
slalom
Ski race through gates
biathlon · cross-country · luge · bobsled · skeleton · Olympics · medals · podium · qualifying · timed
skis
Snow-gliding footwear
helmet · goggles · gloves · wax · edges · camber · rocker · twin-tip · carving · tuning
skiing
Snow sport on runners
- tobogganingSliding downhill on snow
- sleddingRiding downhill on snow
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
ice-skating · cross-country · freestyle · jumps · tricks · après-ski · chalet · resort · lifts · gondola
altitude
Measured height above reference
elevation · ridge · glacier · avalanche · Alps · Rockies · Dolomites · backcountry · off-piste · tree-line
powder
Fine dry particles
slushy · crust · fresh · tracked · whiteout · blizzard · visibility · wind · sunny · hardpack
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
extreme · daring · heart-pounding · intense · fearless · boldness · adventure · euphoria · high-octane · speed
frostbite
Freezing of body tissue
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- windchillPerceived temperature drop
- subzeroBelow the freezing point
freezing · thermals · insulation · layering · frost · chill · arctic · icy · biting · numb
snowsportsbeach activities
Recreation at the coast
water sports · summer sports · surfing · beach volleyball · swimming
snowsportswater sports
Recreation involving swimming, boating
ocean sports · surfing · beach sports · swimming · diving
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