a type of skiing that involves sliding down snow-covered slopes using skis, with the feet attached to the skis, usually using fixed-heel bindings
Alpinski
a discipline where skiers perform tricks, jumps, and maneuvers on various terrain, emphasizing creativity and style
Freestyle-Skiing
a type of skiing where skiers slide down a specially built slope and jump into the air to see who can go the farthest
Skispringen
a form of skiing where skiers travel across snow-covered terrain using skis, poles, and physical endurance
Langlauf
a skiing technique where the skier's heel is free, allowing for a deep-knee bend and a turn
Telemark-Ski
the act of skiing in remote places reached by helicopter, not ski lifts
Heliskiing
a winter sport or activity in which one rides a vehicle resembling a bicycle downhill on skis
Skibob
a type of skiing across snowy landscape that involes long, narrow skis and poles
Langlauf
a type of ski performed in challenging and often unconventional terrain, such as steep slopes, cliffs, or deep powder snow
Extremes Skifahren
a form of skiing performed in remote, unmarked, and typically undeveloped terrain, often accessed by hiking or helicopter
Backcountry-Skiing
a technique where both skis stay parallel to each other throughout the descent
Parallel-Skiing
a technique where skis are turned inward to create a wedge shape, slowing down or stopping the descent
Schneepflug
a technique where skis are turned inward to create a wedge shape, slowing down or stopping the descent
Schneepflug
a form of cross-country skiing adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, using specialized equipment and techniques
Para-Ski-Langlauf
the sport of downhill skiing for athletes with physical disabilities
Parasport-Alpin-Schilauf
the cross-country skiing and biathlon events designed for athletes with physical disabilities
Para-Nordischskifahren
a technique in skiing where both skis turn together, maintaining a parallel position throughout the turn
parallelkurve
a technique in skiing where a skier quickly changes direction mid-air during a jump
Sprungwende
a basic skiing technique where a skier turns by pushing their heels out and their toes in
Stemndrehung
the action of planting a ski pole into the snow to aid in turning and balance
Stockpflanzung