gelande

noun

1. terrain, area.

   “The base area is adorned with an immense gelande jump, off which qualified skiers regularly catch 200 feet of air.”

2. a shortening of gelandesprung, a form of ski jumping.

   “Gelande is a two day ski jump event attracting national media as well as jumpers from all over the U.S.”

   “Little Cottonwood Canyon has a rich history with gelande competitions, and watching skiers soar over 200 feet is not something you get to see every day.”

   “But somewhere along the way gelande quaffing was lost and the aprés spirit forgotten.”