What is the method of moving up the hill with skis across the fall line, stepping up one ski at a time?

What is the method of moving up the hill with skis across the fall line, stepping up one ski at a time?

• A. Sidestep
• B. Sideslip
• C. Open questions
• D. Closed questions

Answer: (A)

Sidestep is the technique for moving up the hill when you’re traversing across the fall line, stepping one ski up at a time. You face uphill, keep both skis across the slope, and lift the uphill foot first to bring the other foot up in a step-by-step pattern. This lateral ascent lets you climb on steeper or tighter terrain while staying balanced and in control. Sideslip, by contrast, is a control method used to descend or hold position across the slope by allowing the skis to slip sideways; it’s not about progressing uphill in steps. The other two options aren’t skiing techniques at all.

Sidestep is the technique for moving up the hill when you’re traversing across the fall line, stepping one ski up at a time. You face uphill, keep both skis across the slope, and lift the uphill foot first to bring the other foot up in a step-by-step pattern. This lateral ascent lets you climb on steeper or tighter terrain while staying balanced and in control.

Sideslip, by contrast, is a control method used to descend or hold position across the slope by allowing the skis to slip sideways; it’s not about progressing uphill in steps. The other two options aren’t skiing techniques at all.