Maybe there is a visit to the local hot springs in your apres ski. And what goes on after skiing? Everyone gets bellied up to the bar at the lodge or base area for a band. List of the common ski slang words, in alphabetical order:Īpres Ski – Apres is “after” in French. Then you’ll be able to make sense of what you overhear during your people watching and eavesdropping, while on the chairlifts and during apres ski.
Learn the meaning of the odd phrases you encounter. Simliar to visiting a foreign country, it’s always nice to know some of the local terminology that one might hear at a ski resort. Photo: Andre Charland Ski Lingo: Terms and Meanings Remember if you can’t spot the gaper within the first hour at the resort, then you are the gaper. We’ll go over some of the most common words and phrases you’ll hear from skiers and snowboarders, along with their meanings. With new terminology coming out every season, it can be tough to stay fluent on the local slang. With laid back lingo and vibes similar to surfers you might find on the beach, the slang words you’ll hear around ski resorts are often equally hilarious and puzzling.
