Gelandejump

/ɡəˈlændəˌdʒʌmp/ noun

Definition

A skiing or skiing-related jumping technique in which a skier launches off steep terrain, typically in mountainous or backcountry settings.

Etymology

From German 'Gelände' (terrain/ground) + 'jump'. The term comes from Alpine skiing vocabulary where gelandesprung and related techniques were developed for navigating steep mountain slopes.

Kelly Says

Gelandejump is part of skiing's hidden vocabulary—most people don't realize there's a whole technical language for doing jumps off scary mountain terrain that German and Austrian skiers invented.

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