Vocabolario Chiave degli Sport Acquatici - Backcountry Skiing

(of natural terrain) not cleared, leveled, or maintained, often rough, uneven, and more difficult to move through

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

providing entertainment or amusement

a form of skiing performed in remote, unmarked, and typically undeveloped terrain, often accessed by hiking or helicopter

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

a person who participates in the sport of skiing, which involves sliding downhill on snow using skis attached to boots

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

not inside a building or enclosed space

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

the lowest part or point of something

in the direction going up a hill or slope

having a lot of physical power

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

a sports equipment made of fiberglass, used for vaulting over a high bar

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

having a lot of value

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

a small electronic device worn by skiers, snowboarders, or mountaineers in avalanche-prone areas that sends and receives radio signals to help locate people buried under snow

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

a small tool or device that is placed inside something to test it or gather information

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

the state of something at a particular time

an ability to do something well, especially after training

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

not level, smooth, or uniform in shape or texture

having a lot of physical power

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

to do or play something many times to become good at it

in a way that avoids harm or danger

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

in every part of the world

a country in North America that has 50 states

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

remaining unaffected or unaltered by external influences or factors

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

to visit places one has never seen before