ski touring

noun
UK: /ˈskiː ˈtɔːrɪŋ/
US: /ˈskiː ˈtɔːrɪŋ/

  1. The activity of skiing in the mountains, often away from prepared ski slopes, involving climbing as well as skiing down.

    1. We went ski touring last winter.
    2. Ski touring is a great way to explore the backcountry and get some exercise.
ski touring verb

  1. To participate in the activity of skiing in the mountains, often away from prepared ski slopes, involving climbing as well as skiing down.

    1. I love ski touring in the Alps.
    2. We're ski touring next weekend if you want to join us for some adventure.
ski touring adjective

  1. Relating to or describing the activity of skiing in the mountains, often away from prepared ski slopes, involving climbing as well as skiing down.

    1. He bought ski touring equipment.
    2. Ski touring boots are essential for a successful trip into the mountains.

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The phonetic transcription of "ski touring" is /ˈskiː ˈtɔːrɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈskiː ˈtɔːrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ski touring": "We went ski touring last winter.". More examples on the page.