skimo

/ˈskiːmoʊ/
noun
  1. A person who participates in skimo, a combination of skiing and mountaineering, often involving racing up and down mountains.
    • Many skimo athletes use lightweight gear for speed.
    • The skimo trained all year for the big race in the Alps.
    • She is a competitive skimo who has won several medals.
  2. The sport itself, also known as ski mountaineering or ski touring racing.
    • Skimo is becoming more popular as a winter sport.
    • He took up skimo to combine his love of skiing and hiking.
    • The skimo event requires both endurance and technical skill.