Located 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, skiers and snowboarders on this run get breathtaking views over the city. It begins with an infamous three-nine metre freefall drop in, depending on your route, on to a slope pitching at more than 50%. Although it has several steep sections, the wide flat stretches between them offer a chance to recover. This steep powder chute located directly beneath the Paradise lift is a favorite with snowboarders for its consistently steep pitch, rock jumps and cliffs. This double black run is short (just 150 meters) and scary. Snowboarders turn windsurfers in Breckenridge. "You end up in village of Les Freaux. Other good runs located on the nearby Tres Punta peak are also accessible from the base of this run. Each of the more than 60 ski runs at Sunlight has a name, and with each a little story behind the name, according to some of the long-time staffers at the resort. After a heavy snowfall, powder seekers flock to this north-facing run. The first half is steep, with moguls so huge they have to be climbed down if you're a snowboarder -- skiers should find it easier. One trail performing double duty is an intermediate run named Quacky, which actually honors long-time general manager Ken Quackenbush, an iconic figure in MRG’s history and a decorated World War II U.S. Marine who died at age 95 in 2012. There's only one ski resort in South Africa and that ski resort has just two (ungraded) runs, but Tiffindell makes it onto our list simply because the resort's location, in the shadow of Mount Ben McDuie, is breathtaking. What goes into a ski slope name? Mike Douglas, aka "the Godfather of free-skiing," calls Blackcomb Glacier his favorite place to ski. It requires a high level of technical ability, plus nerves of steel -- there are several incredibly steep sections. Misoshiru means "miso soup," and like the soup, this run is different every time you try it. Various jumps can be bypassed and the slow corners and numerous straight sections mean that there's plenty of time to take in the view over the Jotunheimen Mountains. Echter daarover later meer. This one looks tame but it's open to the elements -- gale-force winds and huge moguls. "Although relatively mild in pitch, this area offers some of the world's deepest powder fields with tremendous vertical and open, expansive skiing.". From the starting point at the top of Pic Blanc, there are stunning views over dozens of peaks. It is restricted to lift-served alpine ski areas, both public and private.. Winding through a valley below the spectacular peaks of the Dents du Midi, this picturesque run takes you from one of the highest points in the area all the way to the town of Chambery. "This French ski run is deceptive," says Fall Line magazine editor Nicola Iseard. If the names of the black runs Lower Psychopath, High Anxiety and Shock don’t get your heartbeat racing, then maybe it’s time to find another extreme sport! Suicide Six is one of the most family-friendly ski areas in Vermont,” claims the Vermont resort’s homepage. The resort advises anyone trying the last route to take a guide. “DON’T LET THE NAME FOOL YOU! A great run to end the day on, thanks to crazy views of Mottaret and Tueda Lake. It can get cold in Scotland, but the views are fantastic. "It took Olympic gold medalist Patric Ortlieb a mere two minutes to ski from top to bottom. The Cornice Bowl is one of Mammoth's most famous runs. Whistler's piste names are all over the map. It's a steep and impressive couloir that connects the glacier to the rest of the ski area. Large moguls quickly form and it can become one of Switzerland's tougher descents. Tiffindell -- two (ungraded) runs, one breathtaking location. At Lake Tahoe, the runs with the best views are mostly suited to advanced skiers, but this one is good for beginners and intermediates. Piece O’ Cake, Easy Come Easy Go and Meander sound like the perfect runs for beginners and kids. 2. ", There's a perfect beach for every week of the year. Jake Burton, founder of Burton Snowboards, helped design its layout. "It's reminiscent of a downhill course: twists and turns, steeps and flats, jumps and banked turns, I still love flying down that run at full-speed -- there's no better feeling in the world.". "Scarlett's has a moderate, even pitch with well-spaced bumps. There are several routes down, including the Valley, the Petit Envers du Plan and the Grand Envers du Plan. The Palisades earns its place because watching the local experts on this slope is almost as exciting as tackling it yourself. The rest of the year it's significantly less scary. It's just 200 meters long, so if you fall, there's not (that) far to go. ", "When you're on this run, it feels like you're in own private powder utopia," says Atomic skier Chris Benchetler. Breckenridge also has a nice selection of good old traditional American names: Stampede, Rustler, Mule and Outlaw! "It holds some of the best snow and is steep with some fun spines to ski," he says. Part of the World Cup Downhill ski racing circuit, this is a test of both stamina and technical ability. Blackcomb's Seventh Heaven area is popular with intermediate skiers and snowboarders, and Hugh's Heaven, located above the tree line, offers views to Whistler on sunny days. "One of my favorite runs is the World Cup Downhill run in Cortina, Italy," says Pamela Thorburn, a member of Great Britain's ski-X team. If you’re a fan of birds of prey, then you’ll be a happy bird in Beaver Creek. "On paper it doesn't look that exciting -- a long blue piste that starts at the top of the Marquise chairlift. Pro skier Matty Richard loves Blackcomb Mountain's Zig Zag run for its high speed thrills. This run was used for the downhill event at the 1994 Winter Olympics. To start, there's a five-meter cliff drop followed by a narrow, ungroomed trail that snakes around boulders and trees. It’s a powder party. The even pitch makes it ideal for practicing high-speed turns. "At the top you get an insane view down the canyon all the way down to valley floor," says pro skier Julian Carr, world record holder for the highest invert ever performed (translation: a very big jump). This experts-only run is filled with obstacles. 10. When you ski Vermont’s Mad River Glen, you’ll likely ski on an animal-themed trail such as the Beaver, Bunny, Ferret, Fox, Gazelle, Loon, Lynx and Wren. Our Mountain Travel Experts have skied and stayed at all of the 120-plus ski resorts we sell worldwide. When the conditions are good, you can simply point your skis -- or snowboard -- downhill and let gravity do the rest. Pro skier Brody Leven loves Alta's So Long run for its variety. See you on the mountain. "Whispering Jesse incorporates terrain shifts, detours through widely spaced glades and outstanding grooming as it makes its way down from the top of the Big Burn," says snow sports journalist Kristen Lummis. "There's no better piste than the one used for Meribel's World Cup Downhill course," says Dave Edwards, CEO of the British Ski and Snowboard governing body. Zowel in ski- en snowboardles maar ook in het onderhoud van jullie materiaal en de mogelijkheid voor het huren van de ski uitrusting. PHOTO: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. While counting down the days to ski season, I decided to do some serious research into funny ski run names! The Hintertux Glacier near Mayrhofen in the Zillertal Valley, Austria. "Skyward is one of my favorite runs because it's steep, wide open and for my money you can't beat the view anywhere in the world," says Andrew Weibrecht, Super G bronze medalist at the 2010 winter Olympics. Laurenne Ross, an Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Downhill podium finisher, says Mount Bachelor is one for speedsters. Synonyms for ski run include course, mogul, race course, ski slope and ski trail. From the top it's a long, scenic ride, from high above Davos's beautiful tree line to the valley floor. From here, it's an eight-mile descent that drops 2,200 vertical meters. "Mammoth has an amazing park and insane back country," says Tom Monterosso of Snowboarder Magazine. You get to it by taking the new Valle del Inca lift. "The Palisades run beneath the KT-22 lift allows for massive airs and huge lines off all the cliffs and down the steeps," says Stifter. With a length of more than 17 kilometers and a total drop of 2,000 meters, this is the longest black run in the French Alps. A popular heli-skiing destination, Las Lenas also has one of the world's longest ski runs. The three-kilometer run isn't as scary as you might think, but on race day the red-rated slope is injected with water to turn it into a sheet of ice. Are you feeling in The Sticks? When skiing in French, Austrian, Italian and Swiss ski resorts, we very often find it hard to pronounce the names of the ski lifts and ski runs, but these names rarely make us chuckle. Because of its north face, the snow is always fresh and good. "One of my favorite runs is the Saulire," says Emily Sarsfield, Great Britain's current number one ski-X athlete. Thankfully, the Whistler Museum and Archives have been maintaining a database of local lore and run-name stories. If you’re looking for some thrills then in Breckenridge, your adrenalin levels will go sky-high just looking at the ski map! Getting to this run involves a ride on the lift of the same name, one of the highest cable cars in Europe. One of the South America's best resorts, Portillo on the dramatic Inca Lagoon, is renowned for big mountain runs. Names range from the Lower Organ Grinder trail, to Heaven’s Gate, to Lookin’ Good, to The Mall. It's narrow, but wide enough to fit a few turns to control your speed. Big Emma, also an easy run, was either a local madam, a local mine or a famous San Francisco madam visited by local miners. You feel like a freestyle champion as you bash through them. Steep slopes limit Hourglass to intermediate and advanced skiers. It's the first run that Powder Magazine editor John Stifter heads to when the snow falls. I think Vail wins first prize for the just simply ridiculous names such as Tin Pants and Hairbag Alley! "From the tram it's a short ski and hike up to the high traverse, then a few turns down 'Fields of Glory,' and a few more down 'Thanks for the Memories,'" says Coots. All-Mountain Ski: A large percentage of Alpine skis fall into this category. Floodlit for night skiing, the run ends in the heart of a pretty Italian resort. It's a great long run with really wide pistes and great views down the valley.". Golden Eagle, Peregrine, Kestrel, Goshawk and Harrier are among the names chosen for the section of the Beaver Creek ski area. It's so wide that sections can be skirted. Black Run: Advanced level ski slope for good skiers and snowboarders. For full piste maps, please click on ski area pages. Last week we looked at Whistler Mountain so this week it’s an easy ride across the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola to Blackcomb! "It's the first black slope I skied as a kid. Grizzly Gully is ranked blue, but the range of terrain, which includes powder-filled bowls, trees and chutes, means you can choose routes that are suited to your skill level. "The varied location and terrain are why people refer to the area as Squallywood. The nearby Garganta run is another worthy monster. Join us on a 12-month journey to see them all, Skiing in Chile: 7 ways to do Southern hemisphere slopes, More: 10 best cities for a winter vacation, More: World's most beautiful winter scenes, More: World's worst airport's to sleep in, More: 20 most annoying things people do on planes, More: 13 scary but awesome viewing platforms. "The Hobacks at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is my number one run in the world," says Salomon pro skier Kim Havell. They helped us come up with this list of some of the world's most exhilarating ski runs. Cervinia is a family-friendly resort, and although this run has a difficult rating, at any other resort it would be a moderate. Blindside: This is an advanced rotation where vision is impaired during during takeoff or landing and you must stretch to look over your shoulder. Once known as Eagle's Nest, this run was renamed after the tragic death of Squaw Valley local Shane McConkey. West 2nd South, an easy run, was named for the red light district where women were easy. The black Eclipse run starts at the peak of the Cima Andes mountain (3,483 meters), hurls you down a steep snowy cliff before leveling off into the red Luna run. Hanging Valley Wall and The Edge sound like they must certainly be for the less faint-hearted! It remains relatively crowd-free through winter. Delirium Dive -- avalanche prone and for experts only. Beautiful silver birches line the route, which can be extended by linking with the Youtei Sunset run. With a slope gradient of 34% and a vertical drop of 660 meters, you're at the bottom in no time. Gulmarg is in the Pir Panjals, one of six ranges that make up the Himalayas. The Solar Coaster Express leads to this run, named after pro snowboarder Ross Rebagliati. Piece O’ Cake, Easy Come Easy Go and Meander sound like the perfect runs for beginners and kids. "The Four o'clock is just a nice long run home," says Ross Welch, pro skier and founder of forskiersbyskiers.com. Once you commit to this 300-meter run with a 55-degree pitch, there's no going back. Eat our powder. The starting point is at the top of Bear Mountain. When skiing in French, Austrian, Italian and Swiss ski resorts, we very often find it hard to pronounce the names of the ski lifts and ski runs, but these names rarely make us chuckle. The second half opens up to reveal several powder bowls and tree-lined sections, before finishing in the village of La Tzoumaz. Follow my tracks. Prior to joining the SEALs, Doherty spent a lot of time at Snowbird, and was a beloved member of the community.". I like to get up there early and watch the sun come up over the mountains and see the course come out of shadow and into sunlight as the racers inspect the course.". Kelly Marren rides the half pipe during the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix in 2009 in Killington, Vermont. Filed under Adventure, California Skiing, Colorado, ... Have another ski run to add to the list? Famous Ski Race Track/Course Names Do you know your Streif from your Lauberhorn ? This intermediate-level run goes from the summit of Whitefish Mountain all the way to the base lodge, a drop of around 700 meters. He was in the process of moving his ski lift to a steeper hill, named on the map as Hill No. Leave a comment. The 16-kilometer route passes below limestone crags, through alpine meadows and mountain villages. "This notorious 1992 Winter Olympics downhill run is steep and often covered in moguls the size of cars," says Nicola Iseard, editor of the UK's Fall Line magazine. It's an 800-meter couloir that's 50 degrees at the top, mellowing to 45 degrees, exiting on the Bossons Glacier. “Jordanelle” was named after the reservoir below. To honor the victims, Taos is renaming two runs off Kachina Peak starting this upcoming season. "The Dolomites are the most beautiful mountains in the world and the run goes straight down past the famous Tofana Shute.". At the bottom, horse-pulled lifts return skiers to the start of the Sella Ronda circuit. On powder days, experts head to Exchange Drop, which can be found at the top of the Rocky Gully T-bar lift. "Glen's will always have special significance as it was renamed last year after Glen Doherty, the Navy SEAL who was killed defending the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in 2012. "My top slope is Casse Rousse, 1,700 meters above sea level," says Marion. "Then duck through the trees for a few more turns along the Alta-Snowbird rope line, then hang a left into some of the deepest, tree-skiing, powder lines at Snowbird. Other runs that didn’t receive mining claim names were “Race Course,” “Edgar’s Alley” and “Little Stick,” a made-up name for a short-cut to “Big Stick.” The Daly Chutes, were named after John Daly who owned the Daly mine. "Harakiki is one of the steepest ski runs in the world and it really opens your eyes when you're standing at the top," says Olympic halfpipe snowboarder and Oakley athlete Ben Kilner. This is a long, undulating rollercoaster run on the Saint Martin de Belleville side of Meribel. "The run terminates at the Cloud Nine restaurant, where you can sit outside and watch the action.". To get to it, you have to take the world's first funicular built purely for skiers -- the Parsennbahn, which started operating in 1931. Only skiers and snowboarders with avalanche transponders are allowed to tackle it, because it's extremely avalanche-prone. The journey to Israel's only ski resort is interesting, passing cordoned-off mine fields. "It's the type of ego-boosting run that makes Snowmass famous.". Particularly on powder days, the wide-open run -- shouldered by massive peaks -- delivers the best buzz in Portillo, outside a bottle of Carmenere. Posted on February 2, 2012, in Comics and tagged ski, ski run names, skiing. It was named after a former Canadian ski team member and Whistler's director of skiing. "From fresh powder to spring slush, it skis well in nearly all conditions and sustains a pitch of 35 degrees for nearly 1,500 vertical feet. "Zig Zag feels like you're on a roller coaster," he says. "I love doing The Cliff -- it's a near vertical face with amazing chutes to run down, especially on a powder day," she says. Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for SKI RUN We hope that the following list of synonyms for the word ski run will help you to finish your crossword today. Sugarbush, Vermont is a ski and snowboarding resort with some of the most intriguing trail names in the country. From the highest point in the resort, the Aiguille Rouge (Red Needle) descends 2,000 meters to the hamlet of Villaroger. The favorite run of Marion Josserand (ski cross bronze medalist in Vancouver 2010) can be found at a tiny resort in the French Alps. "This is because of how long the run is, but every feature is of really high quality," he says. With sharp bends and major variations in slope gradient, this run keeps the best skiers and snowboarders on their toes. "But, when it comes to letting your skis run fast on a sunny, often empty slope -- crowds in Sainte Foy are rare -- it seems to go on forever. For a white-knuckle ride, Kirkwood's Wall is hard to beat. If anyone happens to ski there in the near future, could you ask some locals the origins of these rather intriguing names? Plenty of room for all at Niseko in Japan. This steep, Canadian trail is an experts-only affair. or your Hahnenkamm from your Kandahar ? "It descends one mile of vertical over 13 kilometers and covers a larger variety of terrain than any other run in North America," says Douglas. "Kill the Banker at Revelstoke Mountain Resort has to be one of the most fun runs in the world," says pro skier and Dynastar athlete Sean Cochrane. This one puts powder seekers in their element. The epitome of fun.". It gives access to some awesome off-piste sections through the trees, too.". South America's largest ski resort has one of its craziest (and funnest) runs. Through the tunnel near the lift's exit you emerge to spectacular views over the Matterhorn. Well get the low-down on all the races and slope names on the FIS World Cup circuit with our list of the most famous ski racing tracks and courses in the sport. I’ve made a selection of funny and unusual ski run names from the best of the American and Canadian ski resorts featured on Snowplaza. Steep, fast and spectacular are the words our expert panel use to describe it. Taos Ski Valley was the site of a 2019 inbounds avalanche that killed two skiers. With its shady, high position (the run starts at 2,050 meters) snow conditions are almost always great, and the views over the mountains greater. This is the longest, steepest mogul run in the eastern United States. 6. 'SKI RUN' is a 6 letter phrase starting with S and ending with N Crossword clues for 'SKI RUN' Clue Answer; Winter sports slope (6) SKI RUN: Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for SKI RUN. Difficulty evaluations for each run were provided by the respective resorts and reflect a mix of rating systems. "From there it's a case of navigating the glacier's seracs down to the Mount Blanc tunnel and Chamonix.". This one hosted World Cup Downhill and Super-G races from 1993 to 1995 and was used again at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Adjust your altitude. The last section winds through one of the area's prettiest forests. The resort is one of the world's most bizarre places to ski or snowboard -- there's just one chairlift but locals often opt for a donkey ride to the top of the ungraded runs, the majority of which start from the peak of Jebel Attar. Pro skier Cody Townsend never tires of Squaw Valley's Chute 75. Binnenkort zullen we ook weer gaan starten met het aanbieden van enkele wintersportreizen! While counting down the days to ski season, I decided to do some serious research into funny ski run names! Whistler Mountain Ski Run Names. Enjoy. This intermediate-level, tree-lined run is wide, fun and skirts the edge of the resort, where crowds are rare. Alpine Skiing: Downhill skiing, as opposed to Nordic Skiing. White powder specialists. It's probably best to not try and beat his time.". Pro skier Chris McCormick cites No 60 as one of his favorites. "Chamonix's Cosmiques Couloir, off the Aiguille du Midi cable car, is my favorite run," says Dynastar skier Forrest Coots. This high-speed Italian course is legendary among pros. "On this slope, you can find everything: flats, bumps, trees and, of course, steep parts. One of the best tree runs in the United States, this intermediate-level run winds through snow-dusted conifers. I think that's why I was never that impressed with all the tough courses in World Cup.". 3 are glorious. Another word for ski run. Africa's highest ski resort is located 10,000 feet above sea level, 80 kilometers from Marrakech. The second half is easier, snaking all the way down to Tignes le Brevieres, the resort's lowest point. Do we trust CNN? Bookmark the permalink. This gentle, scenic intermediate run is located to the west of the main Hirafu ski area. Even if this list isn't dead on, it's a least a start. If you're feeling fruity, take a whirl along Banana Peel and Orange Peel. 34 Green Run to Sunshine Village and than further over the easy slope No. "It's the first run I go to every time it snows.". According to Team GB snowboarder Becky Menday, you can't do much better than The Cliff for adrenaline. On a more whimsical note, you could take a trip through Frog Hollow, Shale Slope or Porcupine. Not to worry, it's not all depressing here - the other side of the mountain has cheerier names like Sundance, Three Bears and Cowabunga to match the wonderful views from these long green runs. "It stretches all the way from the Meribel/Courchevel connection at 2,700 meters to Meribel Village at 1,400 meters. Funny ski run names in Beaver Creek If you’re a fan of birds of prey, then you’ll be a happy bird in Beaver Creek. Half the resort is speckled with iconic green runs, but here are two not to be missed. This Avoriaz slope is part-tree run, part-terrain park. "It takes you through the trees and has fantastic natural wooden features for you to session all the way through it. Located on the Cima Ancla peak, this one is for experts looking, as the name suggests, for a date with adrenaline. Here’s the story behind some of the first runs, plus their lower run-outs, named in the early days after Peak 8 Ski Area (Breck’s original name) opened in December of 1961. Ski runs such as our 2002 Olympic Slalom course, Know you Don’t, are intentionally misspelled to reflect how the miners actually spelled the names. For a bit of light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek fun, you have to cross the Big Pond and venture to ski resorts in North America and Canada. 1 Bannf Avenue to the base station. "When you add incredible views, you have an icon.". From there it's a long gentle cruise all the way home to the parking lot, where a free shuttle bus awaits. In a recent poll of Wyoming skiers, this topped the list as one of the steepest, scariest runs in the state. To make sure the snow hounds among us get equal treatment to the beach bums, we asked some of the world's top skiers, snowboarders and winter sports journalists to name their favorite ski run. 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