trepse

the act traversing downhill terrain by sliding and when necessary scooching, predominately on ones tokhes or rear end. Some Andean cultures in South America have been known to slide on their side.

The word comes the hidden lake region of Squaw Valley and is derived from words Trapse and Trek.

present participle: trepsing

Tried, after a savage ice fight, the troops trepsed down the hillside, deftly navigating the forest.

by SettlerOfCatan May 20, 2012