Après-Ski
Adirondacks
Model UN
Fast Fashion
Video Games
400

Après-Ski translates to what in English?

After ski

400

Named after an Algonquin word meaning “tree eater,” this animal is a common sight in the Adirondack region.

Porcupine

400

Known as the primary organ for international peace and security in the UN, this council has five permanent members.

Security Council

400

Famous for its polo shirts, this brand features a crocodile as its logo.

Lacoste

400

Known for its blocky construction and open-world format, this game allows players to build and explore virtual landscapes.

Minecraft

800

This warm beverage is popular in European holiday markets.

 Glühwein (or mulled wine)

800

This is the name of the largest park in the contiguous United States, located in northeastern New York.

Adirondack Park

800

Name the BRICS nations

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa

800

This Spanish clothing retailer, known for its fast fashion products, is one of the largest in the world.

Zara

800

This popular fighting game series, first released by Capcom in the 1980s, features characters like Ryu and Chun-Li.

Street Fighter

1200

This traditional cheese dish, melted and scraped onto bread or potatoes, is a staple in Alpine après-ski dining.

Raclette

1200

This photo shows a bird commonly found in the Adirondacks, known for its black head, white body, and haunting call, especially near lakes and ponds.

Common Loon
1200

This environmental agreement was adopted in 2015 to address climate change.

Paris Agreement

1200

Known for its iconic check pattern, this British luxury fashion brand is synonymous with trench coats.

Burberry

1200

This classic arcade game was first released this year.

1989

1600

This is the skill of diplomatically avoiding a second day of skiing with friends who are far too advanced for your comfort.

Slope Diplomacy

1600

This group of high peaks in the Adirondacks is a coveted goal for hikers, symbolizing the completion of climbing all the major summits in the region.

The 46 Peaks

1600

This international treaty, signed in 1968, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) 

1600

Known for its luxury handbags and leather goods, this French fashion house shares its name with a famous Greek mythological figure.

Hermes

1600

his term in cricket refers to either the three stumps at each end of the pitch, the act of dismissing a batsman, or the pitch itself.

wicket

2000

From Norse mythology, known as the God of Snow, Patron Saint of Skiers, the son of Sif and stepson of Thor, the God of Thunder.

Ullr

2000

This term refers to the unique phenomenon in the Adirondacks when the temperature drops so low that trees make cracking sounds, often startling visitors.

Frost Cracking or Cold Cracking

2000

The current Secretary-General of the United Nations

António Guterres

2000

This British-Japanese fashion designer is known for her avant-garde designs and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her contribution to fashion.

Vivienne Westwood

2000

This baseball video game series, featuring teams like the Mets and the Yankees, allows players to simulate managing and playing for Major League Baseball teams.

MLB The Show

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