Piste

usgb/piːst/
noun

A path or track for skiing or snowboarding down a mountain or hill.

After a brief safety briefing, the group hit the piste.
Visual representation of "piste" - A path or track for skiing or snowboarding down a mountain or hill.

Often appears as...

  • off-piste
  • piste condition
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Winter Sports

Used when talking about skiing or snowboarding activities on snow-covered slopes.

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They spent their vacation racing each other down the piste.
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Quality Variation

The condition of a piste can vary, affecting the difficulty and safety.

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The spring sun made the piste icy and challenging.
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Off-Piste

Refers to the area outside the groomed trails, often with fresh, untouched snow.

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Adventurous skiers prefer going off-piste for the thrill.
Visual representation of the word "Piste"

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