Avalanche probe: gear you hope to never use for real
May 18, 2016
An avalanche probe is a rod that’s used to poke through avalanche debris in order to find a buried victim.
Welcome to the SnowSlang blog
Learn the latest skiing slang, snowboarding lingo, and snow science terminology
What is a powder day clause and why do you need one?
May 11, 2016
A powder day clause is an element of one’s work arrangement in which the party can blow off their job and go skiing/riding when there’s fresh pow.
Snow cornice: beautiful but potentially deadly
May 11, 2016
A mass of overhanging ice or snow, typically found on a ridgetop or edge of a cirque.
Balaclava: essential winter gear since the Crimean War
May 10, 2016
The balaclava face mask is essential gear if you ski or snowboard and the origin of the word has nothing to do with a Greek dessert.
Welcome to SnowSlang!
April 21, 2016
SnowSlang.com is an illustrated glossary of snowboarding and ski terms and lingo.
Powder fever meets poo-phoria: “I love big dumps”
September 9, 2015
“I love big dumps” is a slang saying among skiers and snowboarders who think a massive snowfall is as pleasurable as taking a big poop.