Latest posts on skiing, snowboarding, and snow science
Ski goggles technology and terminology
Goggles are one of the most important pieces of skiing and snowboarding gear. Without them, you could be in for a long day on the slopes.
Welcome to SnowSlang!
SnowSlang.com is an illustrated glossary of snowboarding and ski terms and lingo.
Alpenglow: fire on the mountain
Learn the origin, meaning, and cause of alpenglow, a rosy hue seen on mountains around sunrise and sunset.
Wolfpack: your posse on a powder day
A wolfpack is a group of friends, usually guys, who ski or ride together, similar to a posse.
Shred the gnar: meaning and origin of the saying
You won’t spend much time on the slopes without hearing the quintessential slang phrase.
Snow cornice: beautiful but potentially deadly
A mass of overhanging ice or snow, typically found on a ridgetop or edge of a cirque.
