Which term refers to a sequence of controlled turns that keep the skis moving across the slope without crossing the fall line?

Which term refers to a sequence of controlled turns that keep the skis moving across the slope without crossing the fall line?

• A. Guiding
• B. Pressure
• C. Garlands
• D. Movement Analysis

Answer: (C)

Garlands describe a sequence of linked turns performed on a diagonal path across the slope, keeping you moving laterally rather than straight down the fall line. This drill is all about traversing the hill with smooth, rhythmic arcs and initiating each new turn before you reach the fall line, so you stay on the uphill side and maintain momentum rather than plunging straight downhill. The term captures the idea of threading a continuous “string” of turns across the slope, which is exactly what this pattern emphasizes. Other terms don’t capture that cross-slope, linked-turn pattern. Guiding is more about steering with the upper body rather than the across-the-hill arc pattern. Pressure focuses on how you load and release the edges rather than describing a sequence of turns across the slope. Movement analysis is a broader term about examining how you move, not a specific turning pattern.

Garlands describe a sequence of linked turns performed on a diagonal path across the slope, keeping you moving laterally rather than straight down the fall line. This drill is all about traversing the hill with smooth, rhythmic arcs and initiating each new turn before you reach the fall line, so you stay on the uphill side and maintain momentum rather than plunging straight downhill. The term captures the idea of threading a continuous “string” of turns across the slope, which is exactly what this pattern emphasizes.

Other terms don’t capture that cross-slope, linked-turn pattern. Guiding is more about steering with the upper body rather than the across-the-hill arc pattern. Pressure focuses on how you load and release the edges rather than describing a sequence of turns across the slope. Movement analysis is a broader term about examining how you move, not a specific turning pattern.