off-piste

American

[awf-peest, of] / ˈɔfˈpist, ˈɒf /

adverb

on an unprepared, trackless area away from regular ski runs.

off-piste skiing.

off-piste British

adjective

of or relating to skiing on virgin snow off the regular runs

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Etymology

Origin of off-piste

First recorded in 1955–60; off ( def. ) + piste ( def. )

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