Glossary of Skiing Terms and Phrases

No guide to skiing would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with the many varieties of this exhilarating and fun sport, from the high-paced action of downhill skiing, to the gentler pace of cross-country skiing - not forgetting the thrills and spills of freestyle and aerial skiing.

Here you'll find a complete A to Z of all the jargon you may come across whilst skiing or buying skiing equipment, from phrases like "Adaptive Skiing" to terms such as "Zigzag", along with everything in between.

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