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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Ski Lingo - just for fun.

Thought I'd throw some ski lingo out there for you to have a little fun with.  You hear all kinds of stuff on the mountain.  It can be pretty funny. Gnar Gnar POW POW!

  • Apres Ski - The night-life of a ski area, preferred by some to slope-side activities.
  • Biff - To bump the snow with your body, as in a brief uphill fall and quick recovery.
  • Bono - Skiing full-speed into a tree. (tackey I know)
  • Butt-Dragger - Beginning snowboarder.
  • Chocolate Chips - A cluster of rocks poking out of the snow.
  • Corn - A type of spring snow that forms into small, light pellets.
  • Crust - Frozen surface covering loose snow.
  • Freshies - Fresh, untracked snow.
  • Gnar (Gnarly) - Very challenging conditions.
  • Lift-Lickers - Children who can't resist freezing their tongues to the chairlift
  • Posing - Trying to get noticed.
  • Pow (Pow-Pow, Powder) - Light, dry, fluffy snow
  • Powder Hound - Skier preoccupied with sniffing out powder stashes.
  • Powder Pig - Skier prone to wallowing in the deep, white stuff.
  • Ski Bum - Someone who has discovered the best alternative to working
  • Snotsicle - Frozen nasal discharge, usually the result of cold-induced rhinorrhea.
  • Vermin - Groups of snowboarders or skiers blocking access to the lift lines.
  • Yard Sale - Losing articles of gear and clothing while tumbling downhill.

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