| A | B |
| Funicular | Railway up the side of a cliff/mountain |
| Drag Lift | T bar type lift that you stand over |
| Chair lift | seat 1, 2 or 3 - skis remain on |
| Gondola | Skis outside a bit like a bubble |
| Cable Car | carries to the higher altidudes fully enclosed |
| Apre Ski | Translates to After ski |
| Ski Pack | Skis, boots, pass & lessons |
| Traditioanl resorts | Built before the skiing - picture postcard resorts |
| Purpose built resorts | Not so pretty but provide longer skiing later into the season |
| Green Run | Very Easy |
| Blue | Easy |
| Red | Intermediate - medium |
| Black | Difficult - Advanced only |
| Non skiier activities | sledging, sauna, curling, spas, taboganning |
| North Aspect | Better for skiing as facing away from sun |
| Top Station | Highest point to ski from |
| February | Ideal month for skiing |
| Lift pass | Non Transferable - may need photo |
| Kindergarten | For the kids when parent are off skiing |
| Chalet | Small accommodaiton with maid preparing you meals through day. |