Sports - Skiing

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a discipline where skiers perform tricks, jumps, and maneuvers on various terrain, emphasizing creativity and style

Ex: She loves the adrenaline rush of 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

Ex: He practiced ski jumping to improve his flying distance .

a form of skiing where skiers travel across snow-covered terrain using skis, poles, and physical endurance

Ex: They enjoyed the challenge of cross-country skiing through the forest .

a skiing technique where the skier's heel is free, allowing for a deep-knee bend and a turn

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the act of skiing in remote places reached by helicopter, not ski lifts

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a winter sport or activity in which one rides a vehicle resembling a bicycle downhill on skis

Ex: Skibobbing combines elements of biking and skiing .

a type of skiing across snowy landscape that involes long, narrow skis and poles

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a type of ski performed in challenging and often unconventional terrain, such as steep slopes, cliffs, or deep powder snow

Ex: Extreme skiing demands precise control and quick reactions .

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

Ex: They spent the weekend backcountry skiing in the mountains .

a technique where both skis stay parallel to each other throughout the descent

Ex: The instructor demonstrated proper parallel skiing form .
snowplow [noun]

a technique where skis are turned inward to create a wedge shape, slowing down or stopping the descent

Ex: The snowplow helped him avoid obstacles on the slope .

a form of cross-country skiing adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, using specialized equipment and techniques

Ex: The para cross-country skiing event attracted participants from around the world .

the sport of downhill skiing for athletes with physical disabilities

Ex: The para alpine skiing course is designed to accommodate athletes with disabilities .

the cross-country skiing and biathlon events designed for athletes with physical disabilities

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a technique in skiing where both skis turn together, maintaining a parallel position throughout the turn

Ex: Beginners often struggle with transitioning into a parallel turn .

a technique in skiing where a skier quickly changes direction mid-air during a jump

Ex: She practiced jump turns on the beginner slope .

a basic skiing technique where a skier turns by pushing their heels out and their toes in

Ex: The stem turn is essential for slowing down and making controlled turns .

the action of planting a ski pole into the snow to aid in turning and balance

Ex: Practice your pole plant for smoother turns .
to pitch [verb]

to tilt or slope in a particular direction

Ex: As the airplane descended , its nose pitched downward toward the runway .