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...
steaming n.— «Liverpool fans supporting their team in the European Cup would travel to towns in Italy, Spain, Belgium or Switzerland and pick up classy Euro sportswear as trinkets. Trainers, ski wear, track suits were all lifted from...
full boat n.— «Even the Bay Area’s most upscale ski specialist, Any Mountain, has been forced to lower prices on items it would have sold at full boat during previous years.» —“Ski Wars: The Prices is Right to Buy...
mahogany reef n. a place where alcoholic drinks are served, especially in a seaside community. Editorial Note: This is a jocular expression associated with sailing and fishing. It is sometimes used as the name of an actual drinking establishment...
butter n.— «Butter: A wishy-washy, jumpy move on top of the snow, derived from the acro-skiing or ski ballet of the 1970s.» —“The terms of terrainment” Sacramento Bee (California) Dec. 30, 2004. (source: Double...
bag drag n.— «As the son of an international airline captain and a pilot in the Marine Corps for 22 years, I have spent a lot of time in the back—and front—of aircraft.…On a recent ski trip to Utah, I did not enjoy doing the...