sitzmark

American  

[sits-mahrk, zits-] / ˈsɪtsˌmɑrk, ˈzɪts- /

noun

Skiing.

1. a sunken area in the snow marking a backward fall of a skier.

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sitzmark British  

/ ˈzɪts-, ˈsɪtsˌmɑːk /

noun

1. skiing a depression in the snow where a skier has fallen

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Etymology

Origin of sitzmark

1935–40; < German, equivalent to sitz ( en ) to sit ¹ + Mark mark ¹

Example Sentences

Same with the state parks at Alta Lake near Pateros, Pearrygin Lake near Winthrop, and the ski hill at Sitzmark just outside of Tonasket.

From Seattle Times

It is hard to imagine two more eclectic or memorable ski hills than Loup Loup and Sitzmark.

From Seattle Times

Sitzmark, located in the northern part of the county just 20 minutes from both Oroville and Tonasket, is a step back in time.

From Seattle Times

Other outdoor activities include skiing or snowboarding at Sitzmark Ski Area or snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing at the Highland Snow Park.

From Seattle Times

There will also be an arts and crafts fair, pinewood car derby, bingo, baked goods sale, raffles, fish coloring contest, and food provided by the Sitzmark Ski Area Volunteers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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