Snow Lingo
Light, fresh snow perfect for skiing.
Powder
You wear these on your eyes for visibility.
Goggles
Color for beginner ski trails.
Green
This happens if you miss a gate in ski racing.
Disqualification
A flat board to go down snowy hills.
Sled or toboggan
A snowstorm with strong winds.
Blizzard
This protects your head on the mountain.
Helmet
Snowcats do this at night on the slopes.
Groom the trails
Country that hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics.
China
Ski patrols use this to carry injured people down the mountain.
Rescue sled
Term for very low visibility due to snow/fog.
Whiteout
This locks your boots to your skis.
Bindings
The person who checks lift tickets and helps on lifts.
Lift operator
Snowboard event with jumps and rails.
Slopestyle
Term for turning back and forth while skiing.
Carving
The edge of the mountain where the run starts.
Ridge or drop-in
Gear that keeps snow out of your jacket and pants.
Snow skirt or gaiters.
The moving part you grab to pull you uphill.
Rope tow or T-bar
Event where skiers race downhill as fast as possible.
Downhill or alpine racing
This is what you get when you fly off a jump.
A trail that's not on the map.
Backcountry or off-piste trail
Device that help rescuers find you in an avalanche.
Beacon or transceiver
This happens during snowboarding when you fall from your edge grabbing the snow.
Catching an edge
Name of skiing and shooting sport.
Biathlon
Scandinavia is famous for this kind of skiing.
Cross-country skiing