one who works for low pay in exchange for benefits for example free skipasses or the coveted multi area season's pass as well as good deals on gear. as always the best things in life are free. this type usually supports itself in the off season by planting trees or other things sometimes in the bathroom/attic. occasionally these people will engage in activities to simulate skiing ie dragiing your buddy behind an f350 down a dirt road on 206 dynamic skis and a water ski rope
bill w. is such a ski bum he is a 32 year old ski tuner/"farmer" whose life consists of only two things skiing and waiting to go skiing.
by just another bum August 24, 2006

A particularly fascinating breed of athletes. They speed the majority of the time freezing their asses off in especially cold weather in tight speed suits designed to make them faster, but may cause them to die of hypothermia. Those who are student athletes and attend academies often race and train non stop all winter and spend too much money on camps in the offseason. Academy kids are also used to spending days in crowded vans and living off gas station snacks or the occasional treat to gas station subway. It is difficult to score good points as the competition are often very close within the same seconds. The sport itself may be one of the most expensive and difficult sports out there, making the athletes even crazier for doing it. The parents who are willing to fund their athlete and stand in the cold temps to watch are their own breed. But in the end ski racers are badass, sick human beings so if you ever have the chance to meet one do not waste the opportunity you lucky son of a bitch.
Coach its ten below can we not go full strip?
*aggressively sips coffee from portable mug* YAH A FUKIN SKI RACER DON'T BE A PUSSY
*aggressively sips coffee from portable mug* YAH A FUKIN SKI RACER DON'T BE A PUSSY
by 4gnarnia February 13, 2019

by TheTruth_ March 12, 2014

Steven has ski mania because he was unwilling to slalom ski last night because "the lake wasn't like glass."
by Perry Tostenmen July 7, 2008

Usually just called "poaching", ski poaching refers to skiing or riding in closed areas.
Although closed areas are usually closed for good reason (ie: avalanche risk, etc), they are also often closed because they are deemed too dangerous for tourists (read: lawsuit). However, locals often enjoy and know how to ride these areas "safely" and will do so regardless... hence poaching
Although closed areas are usually closed for good reason (ie: avalanche risk, etc), they are also often closed because they are deemed too dangerous for tourists (read: lawsuit). However, locals often enjoy and know how to ride these areas "safely" and will do so regardless... hence poaching
by annonymous skier December 22, 2008

by K-Rocc April 12, 2010

only the coolest sport ever. most downhillers sit on their fat asses on a chairlift and then use their weight to propel themselves down. they try to keep in shape for a sport that a)doesn't keep you in shape and b)really doesn't require you to be in shape. nordic skiers get a lot of shit for having spandex ski suits but they are kick ass and everyone knows it. they have to go UP the hills as well as down and they have to ski the flats. as compared to downhill skiers who get upset if they have a gradual downhill. nordic skiers have to stay in shape and be in shape or they'll have hell to pay in races. they have to haul their asses up and down terrain for 3-10 miles, as opposed to downhills skiers having thier asses pushed down a 2 mile (max) course. nordic skiers have to be balanced on their skinny as hell skis, while downhill skiers have fat skis to support their weight. put any nordic racer in a running/biking/kayaking/any sport requiring fitness competition and they'll whup a downhiller's ass. nordic skiers are comparable to xc runners and distance track kids, mostly because those are their alter egoes. anyone who says nordic's for wussies is obviously an idiot who couldn't perform physical activities to save their life and they should go fuck themselves because they have no idea what it's like to train for nordic skiing and to be a nordic skier.
Downhill skier: hey, i just got back from a race where i just sat back and allowed my weight to push me down the hill!
Nordic skier: i just got back from nordic skiing practice! we skiied 15 miles and then did hill intervals up our 1/2 mile hill!
Nordic skier: i just got back from nordic skiing practice! we skiied 15 miles and then did hill intervals up our 1/2 mile hill!
by distanceinanyform May 28, 2007
