ski trail
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Definition
Noun: A ski trail is a specifically prepared path or slope on a mountain or hillside designed and maintained for the activity of skiing. It is cleared of major obstacles, often groomed to create a suitable snow surface, and marked to indicate its difficulty level.
Usage
A "ski trail" refers to the defined, maintained route itself where skiing takes place. * The resort has over 50 miles of groomed ski trails for all ability levels. * Beginners should stick to the green-circle ski trails. * This ski trail winds through the pine forest before opening onto a wide slope.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a prepared or expected course of action, though this is less common.
- The new policy puts the company on a risky financial ski trail.
Variants and Related Words
- Ski run: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "ski trail," especially for marked slopes within a ski area.
- Piste: The term used in European countries for a marked ski trail or run.
- Slope: A more general term for an inclined surface; a ski trail is a type of prepared slope.
- Trail: The more general word for a path; a ski trail is a specific type of trail for skiing.
Synonyms
- Ski run
- Piste
- Slope (in context)
- Descent (in context)
Related Phrases
- Groomed trail: A ski trail that has been mechanically smoothed and packed.
- Trail map: A map showing the layout and difficulty ratings of ski trails at a resort.
- Trail conditions: A report on the state of the snow and surface on the ski trails.
Noun
- trail or slope prepared for skiing