Term
Drop
A departure from a terrain step into a lower landing area.
GLOSSARY · Terrain, snow & environment
A drop is riding off an edge — a rock, cornice, step or ledge — into lower terrain. Riders check the landing first, approach with controlled speed and absorb on landing.
Context and distinction
A drop is leaving a step under gravity; a jump launches from a ramp. The landing slope matters more than the height of the drop.
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