Is gnar a skiing term

Answer 1

While the term 'gnar' may get used a lot by freeskiiers, it isn't a term exclusive to skiing.

Urban Dictionary gives it two meanings:

1. A shortened version of the word gnarly, meaning high on the scale of dangerousness and coolness. Often used among the skateboard crowd

"That switch heelflip was gnar"

2. Snow.The white stuff. You like it.

"Lets shread the gnar"

These are both very applicable to skiing, but it's a term also used in other 'extreme' sports.