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ski trail

ski trail

1 3.0
A prepared path on a mountain for people to ski
  • noun
  • /ski treɪl/
  • UK
translation icon : sendero de esquí
  • In addition, ski trail expansions and booming construction generated enormous quantities of wood residuals—well over 25 percent of the county's waste stream.

Examples

  • Prior to NFSAPA, resorts sought one permit for their infrastructure (lodges, lifts, and other buildings), with a thirty-year maximum term, and a second permit for ski trails and any other land uses, which had to be renewed annually.

    Academic text (2000)

  • "I think the name of the ski trail must have stimulated her." "It did not!" screamed Christina.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The court held that the agreement was not authorized and that the proposed tramway, chairlifts, ski trails, and other facilities would interfere with the natural state and appearance of the reservation.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Stowe also sought input from the Green Mountain Club (a conservation club) to help protect the Long Trail in the resort's development of new ski trails, lifts, and other structures.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The ski trail was freshly groomed, making it perfect for beginners on the mountain.

  • We followed the marked ski trail through the snowy forest, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

  • After a heavy snowfall, the ski trail became a favorite spot for experienced skiers.

Synonyms

ski slope
vsski trail
  • UK
5 1.6

A hill covered with snow made for people to ski down

is a specific prepared path rather than any general hill area
ski run
vsski trail
  • UK
1 2.9

A slope prepared and kept for people to ski on

is prepared for use but not regularly maintained
piste
vsski trail
  • Jargon
1 7.5

A marked ski run on a mountain with packed snow

is the general prepared path not necessarily marked or only on mountains

How Difficult

ski slope
  • UK
5 1.6
ski trail
  • UK
1 3.0

Surface Forms

ski trail singular
ski trails plural

Morphology

ski + trail

The meaning 'a trail prepared for skiing' is directly derivable from combining 'ski' (relating to the activity or equipment) with 'trail' (a path or slope). This is a straightforward noun–noun composition and mirrors common patterns cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

The phrase ski trail comes from the clear image of a path made in the snow for skiers to follow. The word ski names the sport and trail is a track or path, so 'ski trail' means 'a slope or route prepared for skiing'.