T
T
T-Bar: A T-shaped rope tow on which two skiers balance in sitting positions and are pulled to the top.
Tail: The back of the ski.
Telemarking: Skiing with detached heels and metal edges on special cross -country skis; often in backcountry terrain.
Traverse: To ski across the mountain rather than down.
Tree skiing: Skiing through the trees. Usually reserved for intermediate and expert skiers.
W
White out: Poor visibility due to a combination of fog and snow. Usually occurs at high altitudes.
Wind-chill factor: Taking wind spped into account when determining apparent temperature
