Cat skiing
Off-piste skiing accessed by riding a snowcat to the top of the run rather than a lift.
Off-piste skiing accessed by riding a snowcat to the top of the run rather than a lift. It is a term used in general skiing terminology.
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Cat skiing is a term you will come across in resort guides, weather reports, ski magazines and conversation with other skiers. Understanding ski terminology helps you make the most of your time on the mountain and communicate clearly with instructors, guides and fellow skiers.
Understanding what cat skiing means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
Related terms include Heli-skiing and Backcountry.