It's a type of snow thatВ is light, dry, and extremely smooth. Typically done in either tight turns or giant S-shaped swoops. BulletproofД¬ompacted snow that's so rock-solid it could actually deflect bullets.Д¬lean turns completed by using the edges of the skis or snowboard. BrahДЄn expression between males that's used in place of 'bro.' Brain Bucket Not to mention the damage it does to your skis. Refers to spring or early ski season when rocks stick out from beneath the (minimal) snow cover, which is highly dangerous for skiers and boarders. Skiing downhill at an alarmingly stupid rate without any regard for yourself or those around you. Particularly helpful in the wind or heavy snowfall. 'He just bailed on that rail, brah!' BalaclavaДЄ facemask that's used to cover exposed skin. Used when you fall and take a tumble, albeitВ in a majestic fashion. But, be warned, this is skiing/snowboarding at your own risk so tread lightly. This means that you're away from the floods of people and traffic. Includes any skiing that is not at a resort. It's whatever YOU want it to be! Backcountry This could refer to any celebratory post-ski day activities like a slopesideВ beer at the bar or even just shooting pool. This literally means 'after ski' in French. Used to describe the light at the end of the day that shines off the glistening mountains and is the picture-perfect time for you to snap a few photos for your Instagram. Ultimate Guide to Skier Lingo: All-Mountain SkiДЄlso known as the One-ski Quiver, these skis are made to perform in all types of snow conditions. Stay up-to-date with our guide to the 2020/2021 winter ski season. Schussing вЂ“ Skiing straight downhill without turning.*Please note that due to the pandemic, some ski resorts in Colorado may limit the number of skiers and snowboarders. Ripper вЂ“ A very good skier who вЂњripsвЂќ down the mountain with great style Powder вЂ“ fresh pure snow that has just fallen and when you ride or ski on it there is a feeling of floating or surfing вЂ“ make sure you can get out though as it can be exhausting if you fall! Park Rat вЂ“ someone who spends most of their time in a snowpark and usually wears oversize gangster style clothes! Magic Carpet вЂ“ this is a moving carpet lift normally found on the beginner slopes to get you to the top of a slope. Kicker вЂ“ a man made jump so you can perfect those tricks Jib/Jibbing вЂ“ Riding your snowboard or ski over something that is not snow вЂ“ box, rail etc and you often find these in a snowpark area Here are a few to get you started :ДЄpres Ski вЂ“ just as good as the skiing when the lifts close вЂ“ beers, aperols and dancing on tablesД«omber вЂ“ someone flying down the slope as fast as they can often in an out of control fashionД¬arving вЂ“ clean turns using the edges of your skis or snowboard you can do large turns or short ones вЂ“ carving clinics are great for perfecting your technique.Дeath Cookie вЂ“ small frozen lumps of snow formed by the snow groomers or snow cannonsД® dge вЂ“В The sharpened metal strip on the sides of skis and snowboards, used for gaining control by biting into the snow for smoother carving and cutting.ДЇirst Tracks вЂ“ Cutting through fresh snow before anyone else does, make sure you take a picture of your perfect trail.ДЇreerider вЂ“ someone who who prefers to ski off-piste, loves powder snow days and the back countryДЇreestyle вЂ“ A style of skiing or snowboarding primarily focused on tricks. If you are a newbie to ski and snowboard then you might want to memorise some of these ski slang and phrases. Posted in General Ski Information by Steve Barron on 29th April 2020 Ski and Snowboard Slang

Snowboarding lingo