glading

glading
 n.— «The [Forest Service review] refers to this ski trail construction by the euphemism “glading” but the runs would be the functional equivalent of permanent strip clearcuts.» —“Sliver of land halts Burnt Mountain plan” by Scott Condon Aspen Times (Colorado) May 26, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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