Connexion
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
ski alpin
a discipline where skiers perform tricks, jumps, and maneuvers on various terrain, emphasizing creativity and style
ski freestyle, ski acrobatique
a type of skiing where skiers slide down a specially built slope and jump into the air to see who can go the farthest
saut à ski, ski acrobatique
a form of skiing where skiers travel across snow-covered terrain using skis, poles, and physical endurance
ski de fond, ski nordique
a skiing technique where the skier's heel is free, allowing for a deep-knee bend and a turn
ski télémark, télémark
the act of skiing in remote places reached by helicopter, not ski lifts
héliski, ski de haute montagne par hélicoptère
a winter sport or activity in which one rides a vehicle resembling a bicycle downhill on skis
skibob, skibobbing
a type of skiing across snowy landscape that involes long, narrow skis and poles
ski de fond, ski nordique
a type of ski performed in challenging and often unconventional terrain, such as steep slopes, cliffs, or deep powder snow
ski extrême, ski de l'extrême
a form of skiing performed in remote, unmarked, and typically undeveloped terrain, often accessed by hiking or helicopter
ski de randonnée, ski hors-piste
a technique where both skis stay parallel to each other throughout the descent
ski parallèle, ski en parallèle
a technique where skis are turned inward to create a wedge shape, slowing down or stopping the descent
plow à neige, position en chasse-neige
a form of cross-country skiing adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, using specialized equipment and techniques
ski de fond para, ski nordique adapté
the sport of downhill skiing for athletes with physical disabilities
ski alpin adapté, ski alpin pour personnes handicapées
the cross-country skiing and biathlon events designed for athletes with physical disabilities
ski nordique adapté, ski nordique pour personnes handicapées
a technique in skiing where both skis turn together, maintaining a parallel position throughout the turn
virage parallèle, tournée parallèle
a technique in skiing where a skier quickly changes direction mid-air during a jump
virage en saut, saut tournant
a basic skiing technique where a skier turns by pushing their heels out and their toes in
virage en stem, tourné en stem
the action of planting a ski pole into the snow to aid in turning and balance
plantage de bâton, enfoncement de bâton
