Night skiing
Skiing on pistes illuminated by floodlights after sunset, common in the Alps, Japan and North America.
Skiing on pistes illuminated by floodlights after sunset, common in the Alps, Japan and North America. It is a term used in general skiing terminology. Also known as "under lights".
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Night 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 night skiing means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
See also: Piste.