Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. A form of relatively extreme skiing, often occurring away from traditional marked courses
Etymologies
- free + skiing (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Seeing an opening for much-needed revenues to support its training and research, the USSA has created a new division to represent freeskiing exclusively, much the way it did for snowboarding.”
The Wall Street Journal: North Face Deal Signals Rise of Freeskiing
“The deal signals the continuing rise of freeskiing.”
The Wall Street Journal: North Face Deal Signals Rise of Freeskiing
“Another factor in this deal: The 2014 Sochi Olympics could expand to include two new freeskiing events.”
The Wall Street Journal: North Face Deal Signals Rise of Freeskiing
“She was a leader in her sport, and it's a huge loss for the freeskiing community," Forster said.”
The Huffington Post: Sarah Burke Dead: Skier Dies After Accident During Training At Park City, Utah
“Captain Jack was known internationally at freeskiing championships, where he worked as a starter for the young racers.”
“The action sports community rejoiced in 1998 when snowboarders were granted their Olympic dream; and this year in Vancouver, skier cross (which is more similar to ski racing than it is to freeskiing) will debut as an official Olympic event.”
Jamie Starr: The Winter Olympics: Bode's Back, But What About The Dumont?
“How does a player in the freeskiing game achieve important, mass media exposure for their sport during a winter reserved by the Olympics?”
Jamie Starr: The Winter Olympics: Bode's Back, But What About The Dumont?
“Look no further than Jon Olsson for evidence -- Jon (pronounced Yoon), who has become a rock star of sorts in his native Sweden and in the industry in general through his uber-accomplished freeskiing career, decided last year to progress with a duel purpose.”
Jamie Starr: The Winter Olympics: Bode's Back, But What About The Dumont?
“After a healthy wager with a friend on the Swedish National Ski Team -- and undoubtedly, a desire to compete as a two-sport athlete in the 2014 Winter Olympics -- Jon has been participating (at a high level, I might add) in both freeskiing and ski racing events.”
Jamie Starr: The Winter Olympics: Bode's Back, But What About The Dumont?
“While freeskiing in the past I have worn a helmet.”
Richardson’s Accident Reignites Ski Helmet Debate - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com
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