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skiing

Definition

The activity or sport of moving over snow on skis.

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snowboarding

Definition

The sport of riding down snow-covered slopes on a snowboard.

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Glossary Reference

Athletic activities and competitions specifically performed on snow or ice.

skiing

The activity or sport of moving over snow on skis.

snowboarding

The sport of riding down snow-covered slopes on a snowboard.

ice skating

A recreational or competitive activity involving gliding on ice with skates.

curling

The action or sport of sliding stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area.

bobsledding

The sport or activity of riding on a bobsled, typically in a timed competition on a track.

luge

A small one- or two-person sled used in the sport of luge.

snowshoeing

The act of walking over snow using special footwear known as snowshoes.

figure skating

A sport in which individuals or teams perform on ice skates on ice.

freestyle skiing

A type of skiing where competitors perform various tricks and jumps in a judged event.

nordic skiing

A winter sport involving skiing on snow-covered terrain using skis that are long and narrow.

slalom

A type of skiing or boarding race where competitors navigate through a series of obstacles.

cross-country skiing

A type of skiing where skiers travel across different types of terrain, usually on snow-covered trails rather than downhill ski slopes.

ice hockey

A sport played on ice, in which two teams use sticks to hit a puck into the opposing team's goal.

snowmobiling

The activity or sport of riding a snowmobile.

snowball fight

A playful contest where participants throw snowballs at each other.

biathlon

A sports event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

sledding

The act of sliding down a slope on a sled or similar device, typically in the snow.

snow tubing

A winter recreational activity where individuals ride down a snow-covered hill on an inflatable tube.

ice climbing

A sport or activity involving climbing frozen waterfalls, ice formations, or cliffs covered with ice.

winter olympics

An international multi-sport event held during the winter season, featuring sports primarily played on snow and ice.

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