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HELI SKIING [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
DEF

A form of skiing where skiers are transported to the top of a mountain or into the backcountry by helicopter.

OBS

The terms heliskiing, heli skiing and heli-skiing are short forms of helicopter skiing.

OBS

heliskiing: term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

Ski pratiqué dans la poudreuse, en haute montagne, grâce à l'hélicoptère qui dépose les skieurs à leur point de départ.

OBS

héliski; ski héliporté : Termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada.

OBS

héliski; ski héliporté : termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esquí y snowboard
DEF

Práctica deportiva que consiste en aproximarse en helicóptero a lugares de alta montaña de difícil acceso y bajar esquiando.

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