Skison

Ski season, winter.

Summer is cool and all, but I'm ready for the skison already.

by dalph September 23, 2011

skison

A portmanteau of ski and season, denoting the period of the year during which ski resorts operate and conditions are suitable for recreational or competitive skiing. The skison typically begins with the first sustained snowfall and concludes when temperatures rise sufficiently to render slopes unsuitable for use. Its duration varies by region, elevation, and climate.

Local tourism increases markedly during skison as visitors travel to the region’s mountain resorts.

by snakgoat December 5, 2025

Skison

"Ski season" condensed into its own word and its own season, because:

1) "ski season" is too hard to say, especially after you've been Aprés-ing.
2) it's the best 6-8 months of the year (year-round for the die hards), so why not give it it's own season.
3) I am THE Professional Aprés-Ski Instructor and I make the rules.

There are 8 seasons: summer, fall, skison, winter, 2nd skison, 2nd winter, spring, 3rd skison.

by Aprés-Ski Instructor July 10, 2021