Caucasus
The mountain range between the Black and Caspian Seas, home to growing freeride destinations like Gudauri, Krasnaya Polyana and Elbrus.
The mountain range between the Black and Caspian Seas, home to growing freeride destinations like Gudauri, Krasnaya Polyana and Elbrus. It is a term used in general skiing terminology.
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Caucasus 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 caucasus means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
See also: The Alps.