Traverse
Skiing across a slope at a shallow angle rather than straight down the fall line.
Skiing across a slope at a shallow angle rather than straight down the fall line. It is a term used in skiing and snowboarding technique.
Traverse is one of many skills that skiers and snowboarders develop as they progress. Beginners will typically encounter this concept in their first few lessons, while advanced riders continue to refine it throughout their skiing career. Mastering fundamental techniques like traverse builds confidence and control on the mountain.
Practise traverse on gentler slopes before taking it to steeper terrain. A ski lesson focused on this technique can accelerate your progress significantly.
See also: Fall line.