Skiing Dictionary

[ski diva]

Is there a skiing term you'd like defined?

Post it here. Or post any ski-related definition you think the community could benefit from learning.

Let's try to keep this on topic as much as possible so it doesn't get too convoluted; any comments, other than definitions, please take to another thread.

DIN: an international scale that assures that ski bindings worldwide release under the same force. Determined by height, weight, skill level, and boot length and type.

 

[abc]

What is "Crud"?

 

[IttyBittyBetty]

Crud - a type of snow or snow surface characterized by an uneven surface with lumps of soft Powder-like Snow and slippery patches. For more information, see our section on Snow Types.

for more, go here: https://www.abc-of-skiing.com/skiing-dictionary.asp

It's not a very thorough dictionary. There are many far better dictionaries for mountain bike slang.

 

[cyn]

Death cookies - probably encountered mainly in the East.
These are hard balls of ice left by the groomers. Very unpleasant.

 

[ski diva]

Damp: Skis that lessen the vibration caused by movement over the snow are considered damp. These skis are calm and muted under foot.

 

[Lori_K]

Ok, I'm wondering about the definition of "slackcountry". I guess it's probably a variation off "backcountry", but would like the scoop!

 

[ski diva]

Underfoot: The dimension of a ski's waist, where it's under your foot.

 

[geargrrl]

Death cookies must be similar to our chicken heads but smaller (large icy chunks left behind by the groomer)

 

[atlantiqueen]

cat track? ? ?

 

[Jilly]

Cat track - a narrow flat trail that is made by the snow cats. Usually a roadway in the summer for logging activites or mountain biking.

Cat trac - an appliance that is added to the toe and heel of ski boots. The plastic "feet" protect the bottom on the boots and can add traction. (I'll go a pic in minute)

 

[greekpeakskier]

dh?

dear husband?
dope head?
ditsy hairbrain?
dandy helpmate?
derivative hellhound?
damnable hussy?

 

[Jilly]

dh - darling husband. But the others are good too!! Damnable hussy I like!

 

[geargrrl]

DH can also mean Down Hill

 

[geargrrl]

Slackcountry

I got the real definition this weekend. It's out of bounds terrain accessed via a lift, ie not real earn your turns back country.

 

[NannyMin]

White Pass Turns?

 

[volklgirl]

White Pass Turns?

Finish a turn completely on your outside/downhill foot. Then start the next turn with only the same foot on the ground. Basically, it's a turn initiation on the outside edge of the new inside foot.

Here's the complete discussion:
https://forums.epicski.com/showthread.php?t=9262

 

[mtnbikerskierchick]

Face shots - the snow on my face in my avatar is from a face shot; powder so deep and light it hits you in the face when you ski it.

 

[Pinky Smash]

I love this thread, I learn something new about ski language. Thanks! ^_^

 

[Inoffensive Nickname]

Boilerplate?

 

[Jilly]

Boilerplate - very hard icy conditions. Can be white or even blue ice! Usually you CAN NOT get an edge set on it.