Terms & Slang
What term do skiers call perfect soft snow?
a) Fluff
b) Powder
c) Blue Ice
Powder
What material were the original skis made of?
a) Birch Bark
b) Compressed Leather
c) Cedar Wood
Cedar Wood
Which US State has the most ski areas?
a) New York
b) Colorado
c) Michigan
New York
What does Apres Ski mean?
a) The First Run
b) After ski
c) Before the slopes
After ski
How old was Arlene when she learned to ski?
a) 6
b) 7.5
c) 4
4
What is the slang term for the beginner “snowplow” position with skis pointed inward to slow down?
a) Pizza
b) Wedge
c) Pie
Pizza
What helps skis release to prevent injury?
a) Wax
b) Edges
c) Bindings
Bindings
Which ski resort is known for its Peak 2 Peak gondola?
a) Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
b) Aspen, Colorado
c) Sun Valley, Idaho
Whistler Blackcomb
What melted cheese dish is often shared during apres ski?
a) Raclette au Fromage
b) Cheese Whiz
c) Fondue
What is Arlene's favorite place to ski at?
a) Crystal Mountain
b) Heavenly Lake Tahoe
c) Mount Baker
Mount Baker
What does the Norwegian word "ski" mean?
a) Stick of Wood
b) Glide
c) Snow Skid
Stick of Wood
What does an orange oval ski sign typically represent?
a) Slow Zone
b) Terrain Park
c) Closed Area
Terrain Park
Which American ski area typically gets the most snow annually, averaging over 600 inches?
a) Park City Mountain, Utah
b) Mount Baker, Washington
c) Alyeska Resort, Alaska
Mount Baker
What do you call the warm spiced red wine that is an European Apres ski classic?
a) Bierwärmer
b) Glühwein
c) Aperol Spritz
Glühwein
What was the hardest run Arlene ever completed?
a) Double Black Diamond
b) Black Diamond
c) Blue
Double Black Diamond
What word describes a skier that unintentionally does way too fast downhill?
a) Human Missile
b) Straight-Liner
c) Bomber
Straight-Liner
What safety device can save the user from an avalanche?
a) Airbag Pack
b) Avalanche Beacon
c) Reflective Vest
Airbag Pack
What is the largest ski area in the world?
a) 4 Vallées, Switzerland
b) Paradiski, France
c) Les 3 Vallées, France
Les 3 Vallées
What warm alcoholic beverage made with hot water, honey and spices is a common after ski drink?
a) Hot Toddy
b) Irish Coffee
c) Cozy Cabin
Hot Toddy
What is Arlenes least favorite thing about skiing?
a) Moguls
b) Ski Boots
c) Slow ski partners
Ski Boots
Which Olympic event involves skiing and rifle shooting?
a) Nordic Combined
b) Military Patrol
c) Biathlon
Which ski type had turned-up tips at both ends?
a) Carvers
b) Twin Tips
c) Racing
Twin Tips
Which Swiss resort features the Matterhorn?
a) Zermatt
b) Davos
c) Verbier
Zermatt
Where was the birthplace of Apres ski?
a) French Alps (Chamonix)
b) Scandinavia (Hafjell/Kvitfjell)
c) Rocky Mountains (Vail/Aspen)
French Alps
a) Whistler
b) Park City
c) Aspen
Park City