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duck into the woods

Duck into the woods is a call to action used by skiers and snowboarders to get off the main ski runs and poach the backcountry of tree skiing. Ducking the rope is often associated with a duck into the woods, as many out of bounds skiing and riding areas are bordered by trees.

The Jackson Hole Air Force would silently duck into the woods to avoid capture by the ski patrol for skiing outside the Jackson Hole Ski Area boundary.
The Jackson Hole Air Force would silently duck into the woods to avoid capture by the ski patrol for skiing outside the Jackson Hole Ski Area boundary.

Dude, let's duck into the woods and smoke a fatty.
by The Snow Prophet May 13, 2010
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floatation

Floatation is a state of ecstasy achieved by skiers and snowboarders in powder snow conditions.
My skis give me killer floatation in the waist deep.
by The Snow Prophet May 18, 2010
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Side Country

Side Country describes the ski or snowboarding zone just outside a ski area boundary.

Unlike Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding where the riders hike in for access, Side Country is accessed from the lifts of a ski resort.

Several ski and snowboard manufacturers started building a product category called "Side Country" in 2008 which combine characteristics of lift-served skis and snowboards and backcountry or off-piste specific products.
I'm gonna ride the Side Country today because the ski resort's trails are packed with spring breakers.
by The Snow Prophet June 8, 2010
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ski tech

A ski tech describes a person working in a ski shop, turning screws. Ski techs are specially trained in work relating to hard goods such as, skis, ski bindings, ski boots and other technical ski related products.

Ski techs are also skilled at ski tuning, ski boot fitting, ski binding adjustment and ski equipment repairs.
The ski tech at Pepi's Ski Shop sold me a new pair of ski boots and tuned my old skis for a really killer deal.
by The Snow Prophet May 12, 2010
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ski the boat

The phrase used to describe one's intention to ski or snowboard at the Steamboat Ski Resort located on Mt. Werner Cr in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Ya wanna go ski the Boat next weekend and then go cougar hunting at The Tugboat Saloon afterwards?
by The Snow Prophet May 13, 2010
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tree skiing

Tree Skiing and riding is a popular ski related activity for expert skiers and snowboarders seeking less crowded areas and fresh snow.

The SteamboatSki Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is famous for its tree skiing, as are many other ski hills, including Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada.
Screw all these people out here today, let's duck into the woods and do some tree skiing.
by The Snow Prophet May 13, 2010
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hairbag'r

Noun: Refers to a individual belonging to a group of skiers that existed beginning in the late 1970's until the early 1990's who were avid backcountry and extreme skiers and ventured into out of bounds ski terrain in search of powder.

The best known group of hairbag'r(s) skied the higher elevations of North West Colorado and explored areas above tree line on extremely steep slopes prone to avalanches.
The hairbag'r joined the gang on top of Bethoud Pass to head into the backcountry.
by The Snow Prophet May 11, 2010
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