“PIZZAPUUUUUUUNT!”

And 6 other typical slope sayings

Okay okay, the winter sports spam is almost over. I'm already back at the office, but I still think in ski language. What do you expect after a weekend skiing in Val di Fassa (Italy)? I've been brainwashed with the ski virus. You haven't? It's high time for a beginner's snow eating course.

Pizza slice

You know, that one spectacular move every skier starts with. The braking where you bring the front of your skis together. But have you ever heard a ski instructor shout: ‘Think about the pizza slice?’ No, right? So typically Dutch.

Are you careful? Otherwise, the banana will come for you

And we're not talking about fruit, okay? But about the rescuers who come to save you when you've been injured. Believe me: you don't want that. Stay very far away from that banana.

Pancake tow lift

God, it almost seems like an obese person created this list. But it's also a real term on the slope. The round ‘pancake’ that sticks between your legs, pulling you up. For pro skiers, it's really hell, but I think it's a party.

If you snooze, you lose!

In the spirit of definitely not getting up late to catch the best snow on the slope in the morning.

Keep your speed, or you'll have to push!

The experienced winter sports enthusiast knows exactly when to rush down like crazy because there's a flat section of slope coming up. The wimps (like me) naturally handle it wrong and have to push for long stretches. Do you have that problem too? Then it's time for a crash course skiing for Dummies.

Don’t eat the yellow snow

Guys, I'm looking at you sternly. Because we decent women hold that little pee until we reach a mountain hut, you understand.

Après-ski

Another typical saying that you only use during winter sports. Originally, the French term refers to putting on shoes after those darn annoying ski boots. But by now, we’re really talking about downing Flügels and singing along badly in the ski hut. Usually still wearing your ski boots. God, when can I go again?