ski touring

American  

noun

1. cross-country skiing.

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ski touring British  

noun

1. long-distance hiking on skis over open, mountainous country; noncompetitive cross-country skiing

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Other Word Forms

• ski tourer noun

Etymology

Origin of ski touring

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The man, who had ski touring equipment with him, is believed to have had an accident in 2001.

From BBC

“I have encountered many gender gaps in outdoor spaces and guiding,” said Victoria Garvin, glacier mountaineering and ski touring guide with Northwest Alpine Guides, based in Sedro-Woolley.

From Seattle Times

Join Northwest Alpine Guides for a three-day backcountry ski touring adventure that will introduce you to the thrills and skills of backcountry skiing with knowledgeable guides.

From Seattle Times

“While I was trying to get my head clear while ski touring, I suffered a lower leg fracture. Yesterday’s surgery went well. Many thanks to the doctors! However, it hurts to know that the current season is over for me.”

From Seattle Times

Words of encouragement abounded during the Games themselves, from a downtown gas station sign wishing athletes good luck to a whiteboard at the Steamboat Springs Ski Touring Center inscribed with a short poem: “Our hometown team is Beijing bound / They fly and glide with grace! / We are proud to say they trained here! / Go Team USA!”

From Seattle Times