The Snow Prophet's definitions

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

the Jane

Short name for the Mary Jane Ski Resort in Winter Park, Colorado. Since its construction in the 1970's, the Mary JaneSki Area has been referred to as simply The Jane.

Known for it's blistering bump runs and killer tree skiing, the Jane is a popular day ski resort for skiers and snowboarders living on the Front Range of Colorado. Only one and a half hours of driving time from Denver, Colorado.

Let's drive up to ski The Jane today and see if our knees explode after some laps on the bump trails. If the bumps kick our ass, we'll go ride the trees and hit some fresh pow.

by The Snow Prophet May 13, 2010

groomers

Noun: groomers

Snow skiing and snowboarding trails that have been machined groomed. Also known as corduroy because the snow has the look of a pair of corduroy pants from 1973.

Ski Resorts use snocats to machine groom ski runs. Snocat operators are sometimes referred to as groomers.

Let's go rip-up the groomers today since there isn't any fresh pow.

by The Snow Prophet May 17, 2010

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

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

edge hold

Edge hold is used to describe a ski or snowboard performance characteristic. The term is used when describing the ability of a ski or snowboard to hold the arc of a turn on firm snow.

The ski shop tech said that these Fischer skis have incredible edge hold.

by The Snow Prophet May 12, 2010

turning screws

Refers to working in a ski shop and is derived from adjusting and mounting ski bindings. Turning screws also includes the work a person does in a snowboard shop as well.

I'm turning screws in a ski shop at the base of Okemo and I scored a season pass too!

by The Snow Prophet May 11, 2010