Skiing And Snowboarding Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of outer garment consisting of trousers with shoulder straps, typically worn for skiing.

  • The skiers wore their salopettes to protect themselves from the cold weather.
  • I borrowed my friend's salopettes for our skiing trip this weekend.
  • Those new salopettes are sick - where did you get them?
  • She wore her salopettes like a shield, protecting herself from the harsh realities of life.

noun A person who engages in the sport of heli-skiing, which involves skiing in remote or inaccessible areas accessed by helicopter.

  • The heli-skier carefully planned their route before descending down the untouched mountain slopes.
  • I heard that heli-skiers get to ski in the most amazing places that are only accessible by helicopter.
  • That heli-skier is living the dream, shredding powder in remote locations all season long.
  • Being a heli-skier in life means always seeking out new adventures and taking risks to reach new heights.