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freestyle skiing

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

Ex: He's training for freestyle skiing competitions. 
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ski jumping

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: Ski jumping takes skill and bravery to jump far and land safely. 
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cross-country skiing

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

Ex: Cross-country skiing requires stamina, balance, and efficient technique. 
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Telemark skiing

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

Ex: He's been practicing Telemark skiing for years. 
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heliskiing

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

Ex: They went heliskiing in the mountains last winter. 
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skibobbing

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

Ex: Skibobbing involves riding a bike-like vehicle downhill on skis. 
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Nordic skiing

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

Ex: They went Nordic skiing in the mountains last weekend. 
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extreme skiing

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

Ex: Extreme skiing requires advanced skills and experience. 
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backcountry skiing

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

Ex: Backcountry skiing offers untouched powder snow. 
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parallel skiing

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

Ex: Beginners often start learning parallel skiing. 
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snowplow
snowplow
[noun]

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

Ex: He used the snowplow to stop safely at the bottom. 
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para cross-country skiing

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

Ex: Para cross-country skiing allows athletes with disabilities to compete in the sport. 
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para alpine skiing

the sport of downhill skiing for athletes with physical disabilities

Ex: She's representing her country in para alpine skiing at the Paralympic Games. 
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para Nordic skiing

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

Ex: Para Nordic skiing is an adaptive sport for athletes with disabilities. 
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parallel turn

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

Ex: Learning to master the parallel turn is essential for skiing progression. 
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jump turn
jump turn
[noun]

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

Ex: The expert skier effortlessly performed a jump turn. 
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stem turn
stem turn
[noun]

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

Ex: Beginners learn the stem turn as their first skiing maneuver. 
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pole plant

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

Ex: He timed his pole plant to initiate the turn. 
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to pitch
to pitch
[Verb]

to tilt or slope in a particular direction

Ex: The hiking trail pitched steeply upward as it ascended the mountain. 
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