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Cable car: Also called a tram. This moving vessel consists of
two cabins, suspended on cables, that take skiers to the top of the mountain.
Carved turn: A tight turn made with the edge of the ski.
Chute: A steep trail surrounded by rocks.
Cornice: An overhang of snow caused by wind.
Crevasse: A deep, disguised crack in a glacier.
Cross-country skiing: Skiing on a flat, snowy surface using the
body for momentum and resistance. The best aerobic exercise possible.
Cruising: Skiing leisurely down an easy slope.
Curling: A sport played on ice involving gently pushing a
large, smooth stone along a narrow course. Superficially similar to
shuffleboard.
